Bosco Wong's Mum Worked Two Jobs To Raise Him; Says He Only Met Dad In Primary School
Hong Kong actor Bosco Wong reflects on his challenging childhood, noting that his mother worked two jobs to support him after a divorce. Despite the family's struggles, he maintains a positive outlook and credits his mother for teaching him independence.
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Jiamun Koh 06 Oct 2026 at 21:45 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Bosco Wong Bosco Wong ’s childhood wasn’t the easiest, but it’s taught him invaluable life lessons.
Recently, the 45-year-old Hong Kong actor spoke about his childhood, revealing: “[My parents] were divorced before I was born. I think I only saw [my father] again when I was in primary school.”
“My mum had to work, so he came to look after me here and there, or brought me out for meals on the weekends.”
Bosco, however, surprisingly wasn’t too affected by his family circumstances.
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