15th June 2023 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong actress Jacqueline Wong has admitted that she understands the criticisms levelled against her were a result of her past actions. Wong, who was caught in a cheating scandal with married Hong Kong singer Andy Hui in April 2019, made the admission during an interview on Hong Kong radio show 903 Music on 12th June, her first public interview in over four years.
Wong’s image was seriously affected after the controversy, and her acting career was derailed as she disappeared from the small screen. Her then-boyfriend, Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma, also broke up with her. However, Wong has since made her comeback to the entertainment industry as a singer-songwriter in 2023, releasing two songs she wrote and composed – Crown Me and Punching Bag.
During her appearance on 903 Music to promote her latest track, Punching Bag, Wong addressed the backlash she faced after the 2019 scandal, saying, “I might have been bothered by the criticisms in the past and did not know how to handle them, but I have since calmed down.” She added, “Frankly speaking, I have heard all types of harsh words. What others said about me were due to my past actions. What I can do now is to do my part as there are some things not within my control.”
Wong revealed that her then-employer, broadcaster TVB, had invited her after the scandal to film dramas or variety shows and to discuss her future, but she decided to take a different career path. Her contract with TVB has since lapsed.
She said she did not expect herself to turn to music, as it was new to her. She said she went into music by accident while humming songs during the pandemic. She then tried composing lyrics and decided to take online music lessons conducted by an American music school. Wong also credited her boyfriend, Lai Man-wang, a member of Cantopop band RubberBand, for helping her embark on her music career, thanking him for his constant encouragement and “pushing.” Lai is also a co-producer of her songs.
Wong admitted she was afraid of interacting with people for a while after the scandal. She adopted a dog and began to chat with other dog owners, gradually opening up to others. Her family also helped her overcome challenges, and she decided to restart her life as she could not bear to see her father constantly worrying about her.
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