Former actress Cherie Chung loves being alone

Former actress Cherie Chung starred in iconic Hong Kong films including Once A Thief (1991), An Autumn’s Tale (1987) and Peking Opera Blues (1986), but it is a life she does not miss. Photo: The Straits Times

Cherie Chung has lived alone for almost 10 years now and she enjoys her solitude.

After the death of her husband, advertising executive Michael Chu, in 2007, the former actress has led a fulfilling life, pursuing interests such as philosophy, music, photography, reading, gardening and cooking.