HK star Liza Wang, 78, shares plans for retirement, says memory has declined
Hong Kong actress Liza Wang, 78, has announced plans to gradually retire from the entertainment industry due to declining memory and a desire to maintain high professional standards. She intends to focus on selective projects and potentially transition into an influencer role.
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The story highlights the challenges of aging in the public eye and the shift in career priorities for long-term industry veterans.
After more than five decades in the entertainment industry, Hong Kong singer-actress Liza Wang is now planning her retirement, Dimsum Daily reported.
In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, the 78-year-old admitted that her memory is no longer as sharp as it once was.
As someone who has always held herself to high standards, Wang said what she finds hardest to accept is not ageing itself, but knowing that she may no longer be able to do everything as well as she once did.
She also acknowledged that continuing to push herself without being able to deliver her best would be unfair not only to her audience, but also to herself.
Hence, she will be more selective about the projects she takes on, prioritising work that she can "do properly and handle comfortably".
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