Hong Kong artiste Kenneth Ma has been praised for his gracious response to an overly persistent fan in Malaysia. Photos: Kenneth Ma/Instagram, Sin Chew Daily
Hong Kong singer-actor Kenneth Ma is being lauded online for his calm and gracious response to an overly persistent fan during his recent trip to Malaysia.
The 51-year-old, who's married to actress Roxanne Tong, was in Genting Highlands for his Star Glories Shine concert, where he took the stage with fellow TVB stars Joel Chan, Katy Kung, Edwin Siu and more.
While the concert was a clear success, an unexpected incident offstage has since gone viral.
According to Headline Daily, a video circulating online captured Ma at a shopping mall, surrounded by four to five security personnel.
In the clip, a female fan wearing a black dress and grey cardigan could be seen repeatedly attempting to push past security in a bid to get a photo with the actor.
Despite the guards' attempts to hold her back, she remained undeterred.
Seeing her persistence, Ma eventually relented and signalled the guards to let her through, saying: "It's OK. Let her take the photo."
The fan, clearly frustrated with security, glared at them before finally leaning in close to Ma for the picture she had been so intent on getting.
Many netizens have since left comments criticising the fan's excessive behaviour, while others praised Ma for his patience and classy way of handling the situation.
"She really has no manners … scaring the artiste," one netizen said.
Another added: "Kenneth's love for fans has no limits. He's such a gentleman."
"If it were another celebrity, they would've responded in a more hostile manner, but Kenneth allowed the fan to take a photo," said a third.
