HK actress Cecilia Cheung sued for RM7mil over breached contracts

Cecilia Cheung became a household name after being cast as a young nightclub hostess in Chow Sing Chi’s hit film 'King Of Comedy', in 1999. Photo: Filepic

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi has been sued by her former agent for HK$12.76mil (RM7mil) and accused of breaching two contracts.

The Hong Kong-Australian artiste, 40, was said to have skipped work on three movies arranged by AEG Entertainment Group Limited and its president Yu Yuk Hing, according to a High Court filing.