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Golden Horse Award-Winning Cinematography Master Lai Cheng-Ying Passes Away at 95

(Taipei, April 19) Taiwan’s film industry mourns the loss of a true pioneer as veteran cinematograph...

ml 2026年4月19日 來源: https://news.seehua.com/post/category/entertainment

(Taipei, April 19) Taiwan’s film industry mourns the loss of a true pioneer as veteran cinematographer and director Lai Cheng-ying passed away late on April 18 at the age of 95. The news has deeply shocked the industry and saddened film lovers.

Tributes quickly followed, with former National Film and Audiovisual Culture Center chairman Lan Tsu-wei and cinematography association secretary-general Lu Chun-ming confirming the news and expressing their condolences.

Lai was a towering figure in Taiwanese cinema, dedicating decades to visual storytelling. He witnessed and contributed to the transition from black-and-white films to color cinema, playing a key role in the industry’s evolution. Beginning his career in the 1950s as a camera assistant, he rose to become an acclaimed cinematographer and director, winning three Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.

Born in Taichung in 1931, Lai joined the Agricultural Education Film Company (predecessor of CMPC) after high school. He participated in his first film in 1952 and quickly advanced in his career. In 1958, he traveled to Japan to study color cinematography and later helped pioneer Taiwan’s first underwater film shooting through innovative experimentation.

He collaborated extensively with late director Li Hsing, working on 21 films together, including award-winning titles such as Beautiful Duckling, Festival of Stars, and Execution in Autumn.

Transitioning to directing in 1975, Lai debuted with Peach Blossom vs. Duke Zhou, where future internationally acclaimed director Hou Hsiao-hsien served as screenwriter and assistant director. He went on to direct numerous films across genres, leaving a lasting legacy.

Across his career, Lai contributed to over 60 films as a cinematographer and nearly 20 as a director, also holding leadership roles in television and film companies before retiring in the 1990s.

In 2022, he received the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award. At age 91, he was assisted onto the stage and received a standing ovation, delivering a heartfelt message about his enduring love for cinema.

His passing marks the end of an era, with the film community honoring his lifelong contributions and legacy.

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