Vic Chou's Wife, Yu Hong-yuan, Returns to Showbiz as a 'Second-Time Job Seeker'
Actor Yu Hong-yuan has announced her return to the entertainment industry after a decade-long hiatus following her marriage to Vic Chou. She expressed a desire to pursue her own career beyond motherhood and is eager to take on diverse roles. She also noted that she and her husband are working together to resolve a past insurance fraud case.
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(CNA, Taipei, June 1) Actor Yu Hong-yuan, who stepped away from the entertainment industry for over a decade after marrying Vic Chou, has announced her comeback. She stated that she does not want to be defined solely as a mother and wishes to have her own career. Laughingly describing herself as a "second-time job seeker," she expressed excitement for the future and a desire to challenge herself with various roles.
Yu Hong-yuan starred in dramas such as "Black & White" and "Love Me or Leave Me" before marrying Vic Chou and deciding to focus on her family. After more than a decade, she announced her return. At a press conference today, she shared that she wants to have her own career in addition to being a mother. Regarding Vic Chou's reaction to her return, Yu laughed and said, "I decided to return and told him, so he had to accept it. He asked me what I was going to do, but I'm still thinking about it." However, she is still attached to her daughter, promising her, "I will come home at night and give you a hug before bed."
Yu Hong-yuan recently lost 10 kilograms for a health checkup and has returned to the industry in great shape. She stated that she has no appearance anxiety and does not like invasive cosmetic procedures, but she definitely maintains a skincare routine. As for her goals, Yu said she has no specific limits and is open to any role, whether it be a mother or a betel nut beauty. "I don't think anyone would ask me to dress provocatively now!" she joked. She currently has no plans for a second child.
Yu Hong-yuan was happy to meet the media in such good condition and shared several family anecdotes. She revealed that the most romantic thing she and Vic Chou still do is write handwritten cards to each other. "On Mother's Day, he wrote a card and addressed it to 'Ms. Yu.' Who writes like that? But he has his own sense of humor, and he is grateful for my contribution to the family."
Regarding Vic Chou's recent interview where he said, "When I wasn't acting well, Director Tsai Yueh-hsun caught me; when I wasn't in a good mental state, Hsi-yuan (Barbie Hsu) caught me. I feel very lucky," and his attendance at the unveiling of the statue commemorating the first anniversary of Barbie Hsu's passing, Yu Hong-yuan said she would not interfere with his statements. "I think it's great. I feel that every one of his statements is good."
Discussing the insurance fraud case where they were scammed by an agent, Yu Hong-yuan stated that they are still in the middle of a lawsuit. She and Vic Chou do not argue over this matter and are working together to find a solution.
Yu Hong-yuan starred in dramas such as "Black & White" and "Love Me or Leave Me" before marrying Vic Chou and deciding to focus on her family. After more than a decade, she announced her return. At a press conference today, she shared that she wants to have her own career in addition to being a mother. Regarding Vic Chou's reaction to her return, Yu laughed and said, "I decided to return and told him, so he had to accept it. He asked me what I was going to do, but I'm still thinking about it." However, she is still attached to her daughter, promising her, "I will come home at night and give you a hug before bed."
Yu Hong-yuan recently lost 10 kilograms for a health checkup and has returned to the industry in great shape. She stated that she has no appearance anxiety and does not like invasive cosmetic procedures, but she definitely maintains a skincare routine. As for her goals, Yu said she has no specific limits and is open to any role, whether it be a mother or a betel nut beauty. "I don't think anyone would ask me to dress provocatively now!" she joked. She currently has no plans for a second child.
Yu Hong-yuan was happy to meet the media in such good condition and shared several family anecdotes. She revealed that the most romantic thing she and Vic Chou still do is write handwritten cards to each other. "On Mother's Day, he wrote a card and addressed it to 'Ms. Yu.' Who writes like that? But he has his own sense of humor, and he is grateful for my contribution to the family."
Regarding Vic Chou's recent interview where he said, "When I wasn't acting well, Director Tsai Yueh-hsun caught me; when I wasn't in a good mental state, Hsi-yuan (Barbie Hsu) caught me. I feel very lucky," and his attendance at the unveiling of the statue commemorating the first anniversary of Barbie Hsu's passing, Yu Hong-yuan said she would not interfere with his statements. "I think it's great. I feel that every one of his statements is good."
Discussing the insurance fraud case where they were scammed by an agent, Yu Hong-yuan stated that they are still in the middle of a lawsuit. She and Vic Chou do not argue over this matter and are working together to find a solution.
FAQ
What is Yu Hong-yuan known for?
She is known for her roles in dramas like 'Black & White'.