Golden Horse Cinematography Master Lai Chen-ying Passes Away at 95, Was Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Taiwanese film cinematography master Lai Chen-ying, who received the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award, passed away at the age of 95. He won three Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography and made significant contributions to the development of Taiwanese cinema.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 19, 2026 at 16:26
- 🔍 Collected: April 19, 2026 at 16:31 (5 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 19, 2026 at 17:21 (50 min after Collected)
Central News Agency
(Central News Agency reporter Hung Su-tsin, Taipei, 19th) Taiwanese film cinematography master Lai Chen-ying, who received the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award, reportedly passed away on the 18th at the age of 95. Lu Chun-ming, Secretary-General of the Chinese Taipei Film Cinematographers Association, posted a photo of them together on Facebook, stating, "Lai-sang (Lai Chen-ying), we will always miss you."
Born in Taichung in 1931, Lai Chen-ying was one of Taiwan's first-generation film technical talents cultivated by "Agricultural Education Film Company," the predecessor of Central Motion Picture Corporation. He entered the film industry in the 1950s, progressing from assistant cinematographer to cinematographer and then director. He was also sent to Japan to study color cinematography and processing, bringing the latest techniques back to Taiwan.
In 1963, Lai Chen-ying began a long-term collaboration with director Li Hsing after filming "Street and Lane." He won three Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography for "The Duckling Killer," "Orchids and My Love," and "Execution in Autumn." In 2022, he was honored with the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award. At 91 years old, he accepted the award on stage, saying, "Although I am old and my physical strength is not what it used to be, like everyone else, I love cinema the most, and I will continue to move forward with everyone for cinema."
News of Lai Chen-ying's passing shocked the Taiwanese film industry and many fans. Lu Chun-ming, Secretary-General of the Chinese Taipei Film Cinematographers Association, confirmed Lai Chen-ying's death by posting a photo of them together on Facebook. He also stated via message that he learned of Lai Chen-ying's passing in a message group for friends of the Film Cinematographers Association early this morning.
Lu Chun-ming stated that Lai Chen-ying and cinematographer Hua Hui-ying co-founded the Chinese Taipei Film Cinematographers Association 37 years ago. Lai Chen-ying often shared film techniques and related information at the association's gatherings, which greatly benefited younger cinematographers.
Lu Chun-ming said, "I visited him at his home last year, and we exchanged LINE messages earlier this year. Lai-sang's passing leaves us with reluctance and eternal remembrance." In addition to Lu Chun-ming's tribute, Lan Tsu-wei, former chairman of the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute, also posted a memorial on social media. (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi) 1150419
Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship you make is a force to protect press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency "First-hand News" APP to stay updated with the latest news.
The text, images, and audio-visual content on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or utilized without authorization.
(Central News Agency reporter Hung Su-tsin, Taipei, 19th) Taiwanese film cinematography master Lai Chen-ying, who received the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award, reportedly passed away on the 18th at the age of 95. Lu Chun-ming, Secretary-General of the Chinese Taipei Film Cinematographers Association, posted a photo of them together on Facebook, stating, "Lai-sang (Lai Chen-ying), we will always miss you."
Born in Taichung in 1931, Lai Chen-ying was one of Taiwan's first-generation film technical talents cultivated by "Agricultural Education Film Company," the predecessor of Central Motion Picture Corporation. He entered the film industry in the 1950s, progressing from assistant cinematographer to cinematographer and then director. He was also sent to Japan to study color cinematography and processing, bringing the latest techniques back to Taiwan.
In 1963, Lai Chen-ying began a long-term collaboration with director Li Hsing after filming "Street and Lane." He won three Golden Horse Awards for Best Cinematography for "The Duckling Killer," "Orchids and My Love," and "Execution in Autumn." In 2022, he was honored with the Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award. At 91 years old, he accepted the award on stage, saying, "Although I am old and my physical strength is not what it used to be, like everyone else, I love cinema the most, and I will continue to move forward with everyone for cinema."
News of Lai Chen-ying's passing shocked the Taiwanese film industry and many fans. Lu Chun-ming, Secretary-General of the Chinese Taipei Film Cinematographers Association, confirmed Lai Chen-ying's death by posting a photo of them together on Facebook. He also stated via message that he learned of Lai Chen-ying's passing in a message group for friends of the Film Cinematographers Association early this morning.
Lu Chun-ming stated that Lai Chen-ying and cinematographer Hua Hui-ying co-founded the Chinese Taipei Film Cinematographers Association 37 years ago. Lai Chen-ying often shared film techniques and related information at the association's gatherings, which greatly benefited younger cinematographers.
Lu Chun-ming said, "I visited him at his home last year, and we exchanged LINE messages earlier this year. Lai-sang's passing leaves us with reluctance and eternal remembrance." In addition to Lu Chun-ming's tribute, Lan Tsu-wei, former chairman of the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute, also posted a memorial on social media. (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi) 1150419
Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship you make is a force to protect press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency "First-hand News" APP to stay updated with the latest news.
The text, images, and audio-visual content on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or utilized without authorization.