Overseasidol.com — Renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Jing recently shared a video on social media explaining why iconic actress Joey Wong (Wang Zuxian) chose to step away from the spotlight during the height of her fame.
According to Wong Jing, two main factors influenced Joey Wong’s decision to retire.
The first was the decline of the Hong Kong film industry, which had lost its golden era where stars could appear in over ten films a year.
At the same time, major studios like Shaw Brothers had already stopped producing movies, signaling a slowdown in the industry.
The second reason, he revealed, was a personal matter related to her romantic relationship.
During that time, a senior family member from her partner’s side reportedly said something deeply hurtful words that “no young woman could possibly accept”.
Faced with both emotional distress and a shifting professional landscape, Joey Wong decided to leave Hong Kong and withdraw from public life.
Since then, she has rarely returned to the entertainment industry, leaving behind an enduring legacy as one of Asia’s most beloved screen goddesses.
