Junru Ng Opens Up About Leaving TVB⁤ and Her‌ Journey‍ to ⁤the ‌Film ​Industry

Junru Ng’s⁤ latest movie, “The Love I Talked About,” starring⁣ MC Cheung Tien-fu, ‍is set​ to be released soon.⁣ In a recent interview ⁤with Do ⁤Sister​ Cheng Yuling’s YouTube‌ show, ⁣”The Do ⁣Show,” Junru Ng⁣ shared her experiences and insights about her⁢ career transition from TVB to the⁤ film industry.

Low Salary and⁢ Unpredictable Life at TVB

Junru Ng and⁣ Yuling Cheng, both former TVB artists, discussed their experiences working in the television industry. Junru Ng revealed that she had⁤ only filmed five dramas on TVB before joining “Happy Tonight” and eventually leaving the network. When asked about her reasons ⁣for leaving, Junru Ng⁣ cited⁤ the low salary as a major factor. She ‌mentioned that her salary increase was only $50, which led her to question her worth and ⁤ultimately decide to leave.

Visibility and Outside Jobs

Junru Ng explained that the TV station system is designed to increase the visibility of artists, ⁣who then take​ outside jobs​ to earn a living. She shared that she was not⁤ afraid to leave‌ TVB because ​she‌ had already gained⁢ visibility ⁤and had a movie project lined⁣ up. Junru Ng also mentioned that⁣ the TV ⁢station’s system can be unpredictable, with artists having‍ to wait for the director’s selection, which can be challenging.

A Close Friendship and Shared Experiences

Despite working together in only ​a few ‌movies, Junru Ng and Yuling Cheng have developed a close friendship. Junru Ng shared a memorable experience of sleeping in a car with Yuling Cheng during the filming of ‍”Seven Princesses of Martial Arts.”⁤ She also recalled trying a fruit​ acid peeling treatment with Yuling Cheng, which resulted in red and swollen⁢ skin, earning them a scolding from the director for lacking “actor morality.”