Many Hong Kong movie fans would be familiar with legendary actor Chow Yun Fat (周润发), but are you familiar with his sister Chow Chung Ling (周聪玲)? Unfortunately, the 77-year-old was recently in the news for an incident taken out of context.
Hong Kong media outlets recently shared photos of Chow Chung Ling sleeping in a park in Hong Kong. In the pictures, the elder was caught on camera dozing off on a park bench, dressed in mismatched clothing and carrying an overfilled shopping bag. Many news reports suggested that Chow Chung Ling was sleeping in a public space because she didn’t receive financial help from her famous brother.
However, some eagle-eyed netizens noticed that, in the photos, Chow Chung Ling was holding onto a professional camera. According to reports, the senior citizen is a highly respected photography enthusiast in Kong who has also held exhibitions. This discovery led many to argue that Chow Chung Ling is not financially constrained because she wouldn’t have been able to afford her “expensive” hobby.
Chow Chung Ling has clarified the photos, saying reports shared the pictures out of context. She said she was merely resting on the bench while working in the park. She also denied mistreatment from her brother, even sharing that Chow Yun Fat had bought houses for his siblings so they don’t have to worry about housing. However, the elder said, “I’m capable of working and don’t need to rely on anyone. I’m self-reliant, and I’m very proud of it.”
It’s good to hear that the Chow siblings don’t have any discord between them. However, it’s terrifying how people can drastically change the narrative by misreporting a moment captured out of context. What are your thoughts on this situation?
Source: China Press
