#SHOWBIZ: HK star Kenneth Ma: Part of my salary goes to wife and parents
HONG KONG: Kenneth Ma is widely respected in the Hong Kong entertainment industry and is often considered one of its "true gentlemen".
His dedication to his parents and wife, actress Roxanne Tong, is a testament to this reputation.
In a recent interview with HK01, Ma disclosed that he allocates portions of his salary to both his wife and his parents.
Notably, Ma was listed as TVB's second-highest-paid actor in 2021, with an impressive annual income of HK$8 million (RM4.3 million).
"Finding work in Hong Kong is very stressful. My dad has been retired for over 20 years," he explained, expressing gratitude for the consistent work opportunities he receives in both Hong Kong and mainland China.
Describing himself as quite a cautious individual, the 51-year-old actor emphasised his preference for earning in advance and saving for the future.
"You never know what you might need money for. The economy isn't doing well these days, so it's important to save for a rainy day," he advised.
"I believe money is meant to be spent. When the time comes to use it, you should spend it wisely."
Ma will be holding a meet-and-greet event in Malaysia on June 28, alongside his wife and fellow TVB star, Tong.
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#SHOWBIZ: HK star Kenneth Ma: Part of my salary goes to wife and parents
HONG KONG: Kenneth Ma is widely respected in the Hong Kong entertainment industry and is often considered one of its "true gentlemen". His dedication to his parents and wife, actress Roxanne Tong, is a testament to this reputation. In a recent interview with HK01, Ma disclosed that he allocates portions of his salary to both his wife and his parents. Notably, Ma was listed as TVB's second-highest-paid actor in 2021, with an impressive annual income of HK$8 million (RM4.3 million). "Finding work in Hong Kong is very stressful. My dad has been retired for over 20 years," he explained, expressing gratitude for the consistent work opportunities he receives in both Hong Kong and mainland China. Describing himself as quite a cautious individual, the 51-year-old actor emphasised his preference for earning in advance and saving for the future. "You never know what you might need money for. The economy isn't doing well these days, so it's important to save for a rainy day," he advised. "I believe money is meant to be spent. When the time comes to use it, you should spend it wisely." Ma will be holding a meet-and-greet event in Malaysia on June 28, alongside his wife and fellow TVB star, Tong.
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