#SHOWBIZ: Bosco Wong's mum worked two jobs to raise him

HONG KONG - Renowned actor Bosco Wong's childhood was far from easy, as he shared candidly about his challenging upbringing. Born into a single-parent household, he revealed that his parents divorced before he was born. The 45-year-old Hong Kong star explained that his mother, a resilient woman, had to work tirelessly to raise him.

She juggled two jobs, working as an office clerk during the day and stocking retail shops at night. Despite the demanding schedule, Bosco's mother never missed a chance to show him love. She occasionally dropped by on weekends or brought him home for meals, offering the warmth of a father figure. This nurturing environment taught Bosco self-reliance at a young age.

By the time he was in Primary 1, he was already familiar with taking the bus home alone, relying on his mother's absence. His father, who passed away from lung cancer in 2015, was a distant presence. Bosco admitted to visiting him occasionally, sharing meals and exchanging pleasantries, but their relationship remained distant. Bosco expressed no bitterness towards his father's infrequent presence, instead focusing on the lessons his mother instilled in him.

He credits her for instilling a sense of independence and resilience that has stayed with him throughout his life.