While Hong Kong stars aren’t strangers to Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, it’s still surprising to see some stars make a rare public appearance in the city. Recently, retired Hong Kong actress Petrina Fung Bo Bo (冯宝宝) made her first public appearance in years at Sentul.
Over the weekend, the former child star appeared at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) to attend the Malaysian performance of the Cantonese black comedy stage play “Left Unsaid”. The stage play stars HK actors Kenny Wong (黄德斌) and Cecilia Yip (叶童), produced by Joseph Chan and directed by Mathias Woo. Petrina reportedly attended the performance in support of her long-time friends Joseph and Mathias.
In photos shared online, the retired actress looked radiant in a pale yellow and black ensemble with a matching headpiece. Despite turning 71 this year, Petrina appeared youthful, with smooth and fair skin. Besides meeting up with Joseph and Mathias, the veteran star also took photos with the cast of the stage play. After the show, she praised the production “Left Unsaid”, saying she thoroughly enjoyed the cast’s performance.
If you wonder why Petrina appeared in KL out of all places, it’s because the retired star currently lives in Penang. She has been living here for years, since stepping away from showbiz. She once said living in the state is better suited to her state of mind as she ages. However, the star reportedly travelled several hours by car to KL to support the play and reconnect with old friends.
Petrina also has other ties to Malaysia, having been born in British North Borneo (now known as Sandakan) in 1954. She was also married to a Malaysian architect from 1997 to 2012. She also lived in Kuala Lumpur for some time, travelling between HK and Malaysia for her acting career. The actress was also once active in activism, speaking at local talks and events to advocate for mental health awareness.
As it’s been a while since Petrina was at a showbiz-related event, it’s nice to see how well-respected she still is amongst her peers. Her appearance at klpac is a reminder of her enduring legacy in the HK entertainment industry.
Sources: Dimsum Daily, China Press
