{
  "id": 10958223,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Sammi Chan takes extra jobs to stay afloat: \"Single income isn't enough\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/showbiz-sammi-chan-takes-extra-jobs-to-stay-afloat-single-income-isnt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:51:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1544886/showbiz-sammi-chan-takes-extra-jobs-stay-afloat-single-income-isnt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong actress and singer Sammi Chan Sin Ting is struggling to make ends meet with her current single income. The 40-year-old artiste recently revealed to HK01 that she has only received three show opportunities from TVB this year. Despite the limited schedule, Chan remains optimistic as she prepares for upcoming recordings and works on a brand-new single. She expressed deep gratitude for any work she receives, hoping that her employer will offer more opportunities in the future. While the workload may not be substantial, Chan is thankful for the recognition from fans and emphasizes the importance of not relying on just one job. She has proactively kept her real estate licence active and teaches singing at a local academy to supplement her income. Chan understands the rising cost of living in Hong Kong, noting that a single income simply isn't sufficient. She has no intention of abandoning her career, stating that as long as there is work, she will cherish every opportunity.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Actress and singer Sammi Chan Sin Ting is cutting back on expenses and taking on extra jobs to keep her career afloat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}