RMHC Gala 2024 Program Booklet

EMCEE Mr. Desmond So

Desmond So is an international television presenter and emcee based in Hong Kong. He is the longest-serving front man of television market leader TVB’s long-running lifestyle and luxury-living show Dolce Vita, a program showcasing fine dining, timepieces, yachts and supercars, staycation hotspots, and the city’s most exclusive events. Previously, he was also host of a movie-based, entertainment news program on STAR Movies. His programs have reached millions of viewers in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and beyond. In 2010, Desmond was the only person from the media to conduct a one-on-one television interview with Hollywood royalty Nicole Kidman on her inaugural visit to Hong Kong. He has also interviewed late five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant; Oscar winner Michelle

In addition to his entertainment work, Desmond is also a seasoned corporate trainer. Through East-West Institute of Applied Etiquette, a boutique consulting firm which he founded, he has offered thousands of hours of training on business etiquette, public speaking, and communication skills to professionals in various stages of their careers.

Yeoh; international film stars Kate Winslet, Uma Thurman, and Jessica Alba; charismatic funnyman Rowan Atkinson; and music sensations Jason Mraz, Rita Ora, and K-pop’s CL.

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