Overseasidol.com — TVB Hong Kong’s hit drama The Queen of News 2 continues to draw massive attention.
Charmaine Sheh’s performance as Sister Man remains a hot topic online.
Other leading cast members like Bosco Wong, Samantha Ko, Selena Lee, Kenneth Ma, and others are also receiving strong buzz.
The second season is highly anticipated, especially since the first season became a major hit in Mainland China.
Recently, a list said to be the cast’s salary details circulated widely on Weibo.
The numbers quickly sparked heated discussion, as many were surprised by how “low” the fees were for actors of this calibre.
According to the viral post, cast members received higher pay than they did in season one.
Charmaine Sheh reportedly earned 100,000 HKD, a significant increase from 47,000 HKD in the previous season.
Bosco Wong was said to receive 50,000 HKD. Samantha Ko allegedly earned 35,000 HKD, up from 28,000 HKD.
Selena Lee reportedly received 50,000 HKD, higher than her previous 31,000 HKD.
Kenneth Ma’s past salary was listed as 42,000 HKD. Meanwhile, Venus Wong and Shaun Tam were said to receive 20,000 HKD each.
Matthew Ho reportedly earned only 11,000 HKD (Rp22 million).
The circulated salary figures triggered debates about TVB’s pay standards and the overall budget of Hong Kong dramas.
Many compared them to Mainland Chinese stars, who often receive sky-high fees even without first-tier status.
Numerous netizens commented that Hong Kong actors generally deliver solid acting quality yet are paid far less.
Many believe they offer much better cost-performance than some Mainland actors.
