Actress turned reality TV star Christy Chung on being more than just the ‘sexy woman’ and following her dreams at 50
- Christy Chung says her recent appearance on a Chinese reality TV show finally gave her the chance to follow her dreams to be a singer
- Rising to fame in the 1990s with films like Mermaid Got Married, the former actress says women can become whatever they want as long as they have confidence
At 50, Christy Chung Lai-tai has never felt better. Despite being eliminated from the latest round of the Chinese reality TV show Older Sisters Who Brave the Winds and Waves – which pits female celebrities over 30 against one another to form a new pop band – the Montreal-born actress says joining the contest has been an invigorating experience.
“Although I am 50 years old, I am still in a good state,” she tells the Post. “I love showing my vitality, passion and hard work on stage. With energy and [optimism], I am not afraid of getting old.”
For her audition, Chung performed a ribbon dance in a pair of 12cm high heels. She admits she had moments of doubt.
“I waited a long time for my turn to perform,” she says. “I felt nervous as I didn’t have any dancing partners, so I was not confident. [Afterwards] I felt I performed better in rehearsals … The camera also made me look bloated on stage. I am much thinner in person.”
In spite of that, Chung relished the chance to challenge herself.