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It’s one thing to say that age is but a number. To live it, under the spotlight and scrutiny of the entertainment world, is another.
Two celebrities are doing just that. Kathy Chau Hoi-mei and Christy Chung are each finding their second wind in their respective careers, showing that age is no barrier to success or opportunity.
Rather than be constrained by societal norms, they say women should be able to live their best lives independently and succeed regardless of age. Perhaps, the fact that they’re doing so in Chinese culture makes their examples all the more empowering.
Said Chung: “In Chinese culture, people think women should get married at around 20 years old and have two kids by the age of 25. They think that women my age should be a grandma looking after grandkids and playing mahjong at home … As long as you have dreams and motivation, you can attain whatever goals you want.”