Hong Kong — Once a shining star in the Hong Kong film industry, Fennie Yuen Kit Ying found fame in the early ’90s with her roles in popular films such as Swordsman and The Tai-Chi Master. However, Yuen’s popularity waned as the noughties approached, and public appearances became infrequent. Recently, Yuen made a rare on-screen appearance as a guest on the online talk show Happy And Healthy Till 120, hosted by fellow Hong Kong celebrities Maria Cordero and Peng Jingguang.
Netizens became concerned after seeing the 51-year-old on the show as they feel that the former actress looks “too thin” now. Back in 1994, it was reported that Yuen was battling an eating disorder. Netizens are worried that the star could have suffered a relapse, according to 8days.sg. In response, Fennie Yuen’s health status was addressed by the actress herself during the show, reassuring fans that she is well. Standing at 1.66 m, the actress revealed that she weighs less than 50 kg now, which is not healthy for someone of her height.
Fennie Yuen revealed that she used to feel affected by what people say for being too thin, but she is no longer bothered by these comments as she feels that being healthy is the most important thing.
“I do eat, but really slowly, it takes me four hours to finish a meal,” Fennie Yuen said.
She also added that she collects a number of recipes as inspiration, and that she’s really into soups these days.
She also spoke about how she wasn’t in the best of mental health back when she was still acting in dramas.
“At that time, my emotional state was at an all-time low. I didn’t even want to go for a haircut, and travelling from Central to Causeway Bay was a huge challenge for me. I needed to muster loads of courage just to make that trip. In the end, I managed to overcome these issues by seeking help from a doctor,” she said.
Fennie Yuen also clarified the rumours that she has retired from showbiz, insisting that she has “never thought of retiring”. She was last seen in the 2014 TVB drama, Never Dance Alone./TISG