#SHOWBIZ: HK actress Lana Wong, 94, lives on RM2k monthly legal aid
Although they never married, she had six children with him and was reportedly lavishly cared for, receiving a monthly allowance of HK$300,000 (RM162,467).
The couple later separated after a tumultuous period marked by numerous trials and tribulations.
Wong, now 94, subsequently married former racer Albert Poon in 1983.
In a recent interview with Hong Kong's East Week magazine, Wong revealed that she is currently struggling financially, with her savings having dwindled to less than HK$10,000 (RM5,415).
"Some unscrupulous individuals took advantage of me and tricked me into surrendering the deed to my Sai Kung home," she explained.
"I lost all my possessions and ended up homeless. Fortunately, a friend took me in, but I've been living under someone else's roof for years."
The actress added that she has since applied for legal aid and now relies solely on a monthly old-age allowance of HK$4,195 (RM2,271) to survive.
Wong had previously announced her intention to relocate to the United States with her husband in 2022. However, she decided to return to Hong Kong two years later and currently resides in a small 14.8-square metre housing unit.
"At least I have a roof over my head and no longer need to live in someone else's home. That's comforting enough for someone my age," she said.
"All I need is a bed and Wi-Fi for calls."
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