#SHOWBIZ: Sandra Ng suffers alarming blood pressure spike while filming in Mexico
HONG KONG: Popular comedienne Sandra Ng, best known for starring alongside "King of Comedy" Stephen Chow in numerous hit films and dramas, recently had a big scare involving her blood pressure reading.
Hong Kong's beloved comedienne Sandra Ng, famed for her collaborations with Stephen Chow in blockbuster films, experienced a frightening surge in her blood pressure while filming a Chinese reality show in Mexico. The 61-year-old, who typically maintains excellent health, was filming the travel series Divas Hit the Road 2026 when her readings skyrocketed to a dangerous 159/102 mmHg during a challenging hike.
Ng, who carefully monitors her blood pressure, felt an overwhelming headache and immediately sought to cool down. Despite applying ice packs and drinking water, her symptoms persisted. Medical professionals confirmed her condition as severe hypertension, a classification of high blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg. After failing to get her blood pressure under control on the tour bus, her teammates Yin Tao, Lin, and Deng Wei helped her take another reading, which rose to an even higher 174/93 mmHg.
Upon returning to the hotel, her blood pressure stabilized at a healthy 120/76 mmHg, allowing her to return to filming with renewed vigor the following day.
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