Ali Lee jokes ex-boyfriends had it tough
AM730 · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago5 MIN
Summary
Ali Lee (李佳芯), appearing on Saturday, October 24, as a health ambassador for a stroke-prevention campaign, said she once handled emotions by bottling them up and showing a cold face rather than openly arguing in relationships. She said acting became an outlet for emotional release, while travel and hiking also helped her manage negative feelings. Lee also spoke about wrapping the Hong Kong version of Long Vacation with Edan Lui, and about the importance of communication if scenes are adjusted during filming.
Key Points
- Lee said she had a friend in their twenties who suffered a stroke despite having no “three highs” conditions, and she linked the case to large emotional swings affecting vascular health.
- She described herself as someone who used to internalize emotions, saying acting let her “explode” through roles, which is why people often find her very different from her characters.
- On past relationships, Lee said she did not usually lose her temper but would turn sullen, leaving boyfriends to guess what was wrong because “men can never fully guess what women are thinking.”
- Discussing the Hong Kong adaptation of Long Vacation, she said Edan Lui posted about the wrap immediately, while she followed the next day and joked he kept trying unsuccessfully to capture unflattering photos of her.
- Asked about last-minute script changes after recent debate over intimate scenes in TVB drama The Radiant City, Lee said any major scene should be discussed in advance and cannot be forced on an actor.
Why It Matters
Lee’s remarks connect celebrity interviews with two issues familiar to Hong Kong audiences: emotional wellbeing and workplace communication in the entertainment industry. Her comments also add to a wider discussion about consent, preparation and professional boundaries when productions adjust scenes on set.