Taiwanese singer Li Mao Shan, once RM40mil in debt, seen working as a waiter at a restaurant

Taiwanese singer Li Mao Shan left the entertainment industry at the peak of his career after racking up debts amounting to millions. Photo: Sin Chew Daily

Taiwanese singer Li Mao Shan was once a household name in Asia’s entertainment industry, having won a Golden Melody Award in 1991 and a Golden Bell Award in 1993.

However, his career came to an abrupt halt in 1999 after he racked up debts of NT$200mil (RM27.2mil) to NT$300mil (RM40.8mil) due to a gambling addiction.