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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK actor Sammy Sum once lived on RM27 a day
HONG KONG: Actor and businessman Sammy Sum, renowned for his role in the 2014 crime drama Line Walker, has spoken candidly about the financial difficulties he faced during the initial years of his career at TVB. In a recent interview with fellow actress Lee San San on her YouTube programme, the 42-year-old disclosed that his monthly salary was once as low as HK$6,000 (RM3,243). Of this, HK$4,000 (RM2,162) was spent on rent for a flat in Tsim Sha Tsui, leaving him with just HK$2,000 (RM1,081) to cover all other living expenses. To make ends meet, Sum undertook part-time jobs, occasionally borrowed money from friends, and limited his daily expenditure to no more than HK$50 (RM27). "I used to walk from Tsim Sha Tsui to this barbecue shop in Mong Kok to buy two meal boxes for HK$20 (RM10) each. I was surviving on HK$50 a day," he recalled. "As long as I had a bed to sleep on, I was fine. I could chase my dreams with a simple heart, and that alone made me happy." Sum, who joined TVB in 2006, first gained recognition for his performance in the 2011 series Lives Of Omission. His breakthrough arrived in 2014 with the crime drama Line Walker, which earned him a nomination for Most Improved Male Artiste at the TVB Anniversary Awards. The actor subsequently signed an exclusive deal with Emperor Entertainment Group in 2022, after his TVB contract expired in July 2021.
The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Ex-TVB star Sammy Sum once lived on only RM27 a day, with RM2K going to rent
Hong Kong-born actor Sammy Sum shot to stardom with his performance in the 2014 crime drama 'Line Walker'. Photo: Sammy Sum/Instagram Hong Kong-born actor and entrepreneur Sammy Sum has opened up about the financial struggles he endured during the early years of his career at TVB. In a recent interview with fellow actress Lee San San on her YouTube programme, the 42-year-old revealed that he once earned a monthly salary of HK$6,000 (RM3,243). Out of that, HK$4,000 (RM2,162) went towards rent for a tiny subdivided flat in Tsim Sha Tsui, leaving him with just HK$2,000 (RM1,081) to cover all other living expenses. To make ends meet, Sum took on part-time jobs, occasionally borrowed money from friends and would spend no more than HK$50 (RM27) a day. 'I used to walk from Tsim Sha Tsui to this barbecue shop in Mong Kok to buy two meal boxes for HK$20 (RM10) each. I was really just surviving on HK$50 a day,' he said, adding that he kept up with this lifestyle for nearly seven years. Despite the hardship, Sum pressed on out of his passion for acting and remained grateful for simply having a roof over his head. 'As long as I had a bed to sleep on, I was fine. I could chase my dreams with a simple heart, and that alone made me happy,' he added. Sum, who joined TVB in 2006, first gained popularity for his performance in the 2011 series Lives Of Omission . His breakout moment came in 2014 with the hit crime drama Line Walker , which earned him a nomination for Most Improved Male Artiste at the TVB Anniversary Awards. After his contract ended in 2016, Sum parted ways with TVB but made a return in 2020 to film two dramas – Final Destiny (2021) and I've Got The Power (2022). The actor later signed an exclusive deal with Emperor Entertainment Group in 2022, following the expiration of his TVB contract in July 2021.
Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
HK celebrity couple Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen reveal second pregnancy with sweet post
TVB artistes Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen have a son, whom they nicknamed Yogooloo. HK celebrity couple Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen reveal second pregnancy with sweet post Lim Ruey Yan The Straits Times June 2, 2025 Hong Kong celebrity couple Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen are set to welcome their second child. The two TVB artistes have a son, Hayven, who turns two in November. Cheung, 33, broke the news on social media on June 1, which is International Children's Day. Yuen, 44, was tagged in the post. "Hayven has a small tummy, while Mummy has a big belly," Cheung wrote in Chinese. "In addition to duck, dog and giraffe, you will soon have another loved one to grow up with you and rely on." Addressing her second child, she wrote: "Thank you bb for choosing our home. May you be safe, healthy and full of blessings in life." While Cheung did not mention how far along she was, her baby bump was visible in the photos she posted of her carrying her son, who was holding ultrasound scans. Yuen commented under the post: "Papa will continue to work hard." He included three face-blowing-a-kiss emojis. The couple were congratulated by dozens of their celebrity pals, including new mothers Shiga Lin and Priscilla Wong. Lin, 36, gave birth to a baby girl in July 2024, while Wong, 43, gave birth to a son in March. Cheung was a Miss Hong Kong pageant contestant in 2016 before she became an actress. Meanwhile, Yuen won the Mr Hong Kong title in 2007, which kick-started his acting career. He is known for roles in TVB dramas such as the Line Walker series (2014 to 2020) and The Defected (2019). The couple met while working together on the travel reality show All Work No Pay Holidays in 2017. They tied the knot in November 2020 and Cheung gave birth to their son on Nov 17, 2023. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
The Star
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK celebrity couple Bowie Cheung, Benjamin Yuen expecting their second child
The two TVB artistes have a son, whom they nicknamed Yogooloo, who turns two in November. Photos: Bowie Cheung/Instagram Hong Kong celebrity couple Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen are set to welcome their second child. The two TVB artistes have a son, Hayven, who turns two in November. Cheung, 33, broke the news on social media on June 1, which is International Children's Day. Yuen, 44, was tagged in the post. 'Hayven has a small tummy, while Mummy has a big belly,' Cheung wrote in Chinese. 'In addition to duck, dog and giraffe, you will soon have another loved one to grow up with you and rely on.' Addressing her second child, she wrote: 'Thank you bb for choosing our home. May you be safe, healthy and full of blessings in life.' While Cheung did not mention how far along she was, her baby bump was visible in the photos she posted of her carrying her son, who was holding ultrasound scans. Yuen commented under the post: 'Papa will continue to work hard.' He included three face-blowing-a-kiss emojis. The couple were congratulated by dozens of their celebrity pals, including new mothers Shiga Lin and Priscilla Wong. Lin, 36, gave birth to a baby girl in July 2024, while Wong, 43, gave birth to a son in March. Cheung was a Miss Hong Kong pageant contestant in 2016 before she became an actress. Meanwhile, Yuen won the Mr Hong Kong title in 2007, which kick-started his acting career. He is known for roles in TVB dramas such as the Line Walker series (2014 to 2020) and The Defected (2019). The couple met while working together on the travel reality show All Work No Pay Holidays in 2017. They tied the knot in November 2020 and Cheung gave birth to their son on Nov 17, 2023. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
HK celebrity couple Bowie Cheung, Benjamin Yuen expecting their second child
TVB artistes Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen have a son, whom they nicknamed Yogooloo. PHOTOS: _BOWIECHEUNG/INSTAGRAM Hong Kong celebrity couple Bowie Cheung and Benjamin Yuen are set to welcome their second child. The two TVB artistes have a son, Hayven, who turns two in November. Cheung, 33, broke the news on social media on June 1, which is International Children's Day. Yuen, 44, was tagged in the post. 'Hayven has a small tummy, while Mummy has a big belly,' Cheung wrote in Chinese. 'In addition to duck, dog and giraffe, you will soon have another loved one to grow up with you and rely on.' Addressing her second child, she wrote: 'Thank you bb for choosing our home. May you be safe, healthy and full of blessings in life.' While Cheung did not mention how far along she was, her baby bump was visible in the photos she posted of her carrying her son, who is holding ultrasound scans. Yuen commented under the post: 'Papa will continue to work hard.' He included three face-blowing-a-kiss emojis . The couple were congratulated by dozens of their celebrity pals, including new mothers Shiga Lin and Priscilla Wong. Lin, 36, gave birth to a baby girl in July 2024, while Wong, 43, gave birth to a son in March. Cheung was a Miss Hong Kong pageant contestant in 2016 before she became an actress. Meanwhile, Yuen won the Mr Hong Kong title in 2007, which kick-started his acting career. He is known for roles in TVB dramas such as the Line Walker series (2014 to 2020) and The Defected (2019). The couple met while working together on the travel reality show All Work No Pay Holidays in 2017. They tied the knot in November 2020 and Cheung gave birth to their son on Nov 17, 2023. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
