Like many Hong Kong stars, actor Francis Ng, 62, has been busy developing his career in China in recent years.

The star has guested on several Chinese variety shows and most recently, was invited to serve as producer and mentor on the second season of reality show Memories Beyond Horizon, which recasts new actors in several classic TVB dramas.

Francis is not one to mince his words and the acid-tongued mentor, with his perpetual look of exasperation and straightforward criticism at contestants, has been a topic of discussion.