Former Hong Kong actress Cherie Chung, who has been residing in Vancouver, Canada after retiring from the entertainment industry, made a rare appearance at a gym recently. Despite being 58 years old, she exuded a youthful aura in all-black attire, with her long hair flowing elegantly, earning praises like “looks like she’s only 40.”
A netizen on social media shared a post about a “chance encounter with a celebrity at the gym” and tagged Cherie Chung. In the photo, she was seen wearing loose black clothes and glasses, walking calmly into the gym while observing others work out with a graceful demeanor, her signature long hair catching the eye.
After the photo surfaced, netizens exclaimed, “It’s Sister Chung,” “How come she’s hitting the gym now,” and “Looks like she’s only 40.” Some even humorously noted that her outfit didn’t seem like typical gym wear, joking that “the pants are too big.”
Cherie Chung, now 58, started her career in Taiwan in 1984 before moving to Hong Kong where she became one of the “Four Dan Actresses” in the early 1990s due to her tall stature and outstanding looks, earning her the title of “Asia’s Most Beautiful Woman.”
Despite her immense popularity in films like the “A Chinese Ghost Story” series and “Diary of a Big Man,” Cherie Chung shocked fans in 2004 when she announced her retirement after the movie “Shanghai Story” and relocated to Canada, leaving many fans surprised.
Interestingly, Cherie Chung has a deep connection with sports. Her father was the late Taiwanese basketball star Wang Yao-huang, and she herself was a skilled basketball player in her youth, serving as a key player in the basketball team during her school years at Hwai Shing Junior High School and Chung Kwo Women’s High School. There were even rumors circulating online about photos of her playing basketball in her youth, with her remarkable 173cm height and youthful vigor drawing comparisons to the character Sakuragi Hanamichi from the Japanese anime “Slam Dunk.” Her on-court prowess remains a topic of praise among many basketball fans.
Cherie Chung was discovered by talent scouts to enter the entertainment industry from her sports background, and after fading away from showbiz, she chose a quiet life in Canada, where she has recently opened a moxibustion clinic in Vancouver. She not only welcomes guests but also personally performs moxibustion therapy, lights the moxa sticks, and lays them out with meticulous care, showcasing her craftsmanship. Many people travel long distances to witness the charm of their idol and experience her skills. When faced with requests for autographs and photos, Cherie Chung is always humble, friendly, and accommodating.