{
  "id": 976022,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: From scripts to meter rates: Why ex-TVB star Janice Pang drives taxis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/showbiz-from-scripts-to-meter-rates-why-ex-tvb-star-janice-pang",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:30:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1511657/showbiz-scripts-meter-rates-why-ex-tvb-star-janice-pang-drives"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former TVB actress Janice Pang has traded her glamorous career for a new gig as a full-time taxi driver in Hong Kong. After leaving the broadcasting network in July, Pang revealed to news portal HK01 that she finds being a cab driver far more financially stable. Acting can be tough, she admitted, and her nine-year contract with TVB prompted her career change. However, she also acknowledged that time is a limiting factor in pursuing dreams. As she grows older, Janice decided it was time to accept reality and move on to other opportunities. Part-time cab driving began in 2023, and although the long hours are challenging, she enjoys the direct link between hard work and reward. After expenses, she earns roughly HK$2,000 (about RM) each day, a significant improvement over her former TVB earnings. Despite her disguise behind a face mask, some passengers recognize the former screen star and she warmly thanks them for their support. Pang remains pragmatic and content with her decision, emphasizing the importance of doing what one loves.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Former TVB actress Janice Pang has traded the bright lights of showbiz for the open road, stepping into a new role as a full-time taxi driver.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former TVB actress Janice Pang now drives taxis in Hong Kong.",
    "Pang finds taxi driving more financially stable than acting.",
    "She earns about HK$2,000 daily after expenses, compared to TVB earnings."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}