Charmaine Sheh ate non-stop since arriving in KL, calls M'sia a '2nd Hong Kong'
Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh received a warm welcome from hundreds of Malaysian fans during her appearance at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on July 26.
The 50-year-old star was in town for the grand opening of a restaurant, which included a meet-and-greet session with fans.
Speaking to local media, Sheh expressed her desire to return to Malaysia for future filming opportunities. She previously shot the popular TVB drama The Heir To The Throne in various locations across Klang Valley.
'It's very comfortable here. The food is delicious, and the scenery is beautiful. I had fun getting along with the actors too… Malaysia is like a second Hong Kong,' she said.
Sheh added that she had been eating non-stop since arriving on July 24. Among the local delicacies she enjoyed include durian, chicken rice and satay.
'Finally, I don't have to lose weight, so I can eat as much as I want,' said the actress, who recently wrapped up filming for the second season of Queen Of News .
Sheh also revealed that her mother joined her on this Malaysian trip, and the two plan to stay a little longer.
'We'll be staying a few more days to go sightseeing and simply enjoy ourselves,' she said.
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