#SHOWBIZ: Sabah-born HK actress Petrina Fung makes rare public appearance in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Hong Kong actress Petrina Fung Bo-Bo remains a revered figure amongst Cantonese film fans in Malaysia, thanks to her remarkable career spanning four decades.
She was dubbed the Shirley Temple of the East as she debuted as a child star in the 1956 film Love Vs Love.
Fung, now 70, also found success through movies like Beyond The Sunset (1989), 92 Legendary La Rose Noire (1992), C'est La Vie and Mon Cheri (1994).
After retiring from acting in 1994, the Sandakan-born star returned to Malaysia, living a largely private life with only occasional returns to Hong Kong for special events.
She was also married to a Malaysian architect from 1997 to 2012.
Recently, Fung made headlines with a rare public appearance at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, where she attended the Cantonese play Left Unsaid, starring Cecilia Yip and Kenny Kwan.
The event was particularly meaningful for Fung as it marked a rare reunion with Yip, her co-star from the 1994 film Right Here Waiting.
Many netizens were quick to praise her natural beauty, noting that she appeared younger than her years, even with minimal makeup.
Dimsum Daily reported that Fung travelled to KL to show her support for the play and reconnect with old friends.
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