EXCLUSIVE: China-based actor Lawrence Wong once flew to Johor to have 1 CNY meal

Wong, who is currently filming in Hainan, China, will celebrate CNY virtually with his family this year. Photos: Handout

Since starring in the 2018 hit period drama, Story Of Yanxi Palace, Malaysia-born, China-based actor Lawrence Wong's career has taken off tremendously.

So much so, Wong was so tied up with filming commitments during one particular Chinese New Year, he only had a day off.