Malaysian-born HK actress Fung Bo-bo makes rare public appearance in KL


Malaysian-born Hong Kong star Petrina Fung Bo-bo has been living a largely private life since retiring from acting in 1994. Photos: China Press

Hong Kong actress Petrina Fung Bo-bo remains a cherished figure among Canto-movie fans in Malaysia, thanks to a remarkable career spanning nearly four decades.

Since her debut as a child star in the 1956 film Love Vs Love, Fung, 70, has found success through movies like Beyond The Sunset (1989), 92 Legendary La Rose Noire (1992), C’est La Vie, Mon Cheri (1994) and more.

After retiring from acting in 1994, the Sandakan-born star moved to Malaysia, living a largely private life with only occasional returns to Hong Kong for special events.

She was also married to a Malaysian architect from 1997 to 2012.

Recently, Fung made headlines with a rare public appearance at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, where she attended the Cantonese play Left Unsaid, starring Cecilia Yip and Kenny Kwan.

Fung (middle), who's currently living in Penang, was in Kuala Lumpur to reconnect with old friends.
Fung (middle), who's currently living in Penang, was in Kuala Lumpur to reconnect with old friends.

The event was particularly meaningful for Fung as it marked a rare reunion with Yip, her co-star from the 1994 film Right Here Waiting.

Fung looked radiant and lively at the event.

Many netizens were quick to praise her natural beauty, noting that she appeared younger than her years, even with minimal makeup.

It’s reported that Fung travelled five hours by car to KL to show her support for the play and reconnect with old friends over tea. She’s said to own a luxury home in Penang.

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