Actress Fann Wong no longer owns a weighing scale: 'Having strength and energy is much more important'
Singaporean actress Fann Wong shared her journey of moving away from weight obsession and body image pressure. She no longer uses a weighing scale, prioritizing physical strength and energy over specific weight targets.
Why it matters
It highlights shifting cultural attitudes toward body positivity and mental health in the entertainment industry.
The 55-year-old, who used to feel "upset" when her weight went above 49kg, shared in a recent interview how her outlook on health and weight has changed over the years.
Actress Fann Wong now has a different outlook on health and well-being, compared to her younger self. (Photo: Instagram/@fannaiaiwong)
If you had told Fann Wong years ago that she would one day throw away her weighing scale, she probably wouldn't have believed you.
After all, there was once a time when the Singapore actress became upset if her weight crept above 49kg.
Speaking on Chinese-language radio station UFM100.3's The Play Show, the 55-year-old Wong reflected on how drastically her relationship with her body has changed over the years.
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