HK actress Lana Wong, 94, lives on RM2K legal aid monthly allowance as savings dip below RM5K


Hong Kong actress Lana Wong now lives in a small 160sq ft (14.8sq m) temporary housing unit. Photo: China Press

Veteran Hong Kong actress Lana Wong once lived a life of luxury during her past relationship with the late lawyer Woo Pak-chuen when she was 18.

Although they never married, she had six children with him and was said to be lavishly cared for, receiving a monthly allowance of HK$300,000 (RM162,467).

The pair later broke up after a tumultous journey filled with trials and tribulations.

Wong, 94, then went on to marry former racer Albert Poon in 1983.

In a recent interview with Hong Kong’s East Week magazine, Wong revealed that she's struggling financially, with her savings dwindling to less than HK$10,000 (RM5,415).

“Some unscrupulous people took advantage and tricked me into giving up the deed to my Sai Kung home.

“I lost all my belongings and ended up homeless... Luckily, a friend took me in, but I’ve just been living under someone else's roof for years,” she said.

The actress added that she has since applied for legal aid and now survives solely on a monthly old age allowance of HK$4,195 (RM2,271).

According to reports, Wong had previously announced plans to relocate to the United States with her husband in 2022.

However, she decided to return to Hong Kong two years later and currently lives in a small 160sq ft (14.8sq m) temporary housing unit.

“At least I have a roof over my head and no longer need to live in someone else’s home. That’s comforting enough for someone my age… All I need is a bed and Wi-Fi for calls,” she said.

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