Ryan Lian Faces Unexpected Hand Injury
Singapore’s own Ah Long – actor Ryan Lian – found himself in a rough spot recently when a 10‑kg crate of frozen fish took an unscheduled tumble onto his right hand. The mishap, occurring on July 25, left him with broken bones and a cast that shows him making a “V” sign on Instagram just to keep the mood light.
How a Pandemic Turned Him Into A Fish Seller
Back in the height of the COVID‑19 scare, Ryan’s acting gigs dried up, and the house mortgage began to pile up. With the river of money dried in his pockets, he turned to something that oddly suited his fluid hands – selling fish on live‑stream. The venture had to pause when a cluster spread at Jurong Fishery Port, but Ryan wasn’t going to let a fish‑free world capture his spirit.
Medical Costs Poignantly Loom
“I’m seriously worried the surgery will wipe out all the savings,” he told the Shin Min Daily News. Last time, a foot injury cost him $10,400. Now the hand injury may be just as pricey. The doctor will decide next week whether he needs an operation, and Ryan’s bank account is already feel‑ing the pinch.
A Pivot to Dummies and Durians
Instead of just fish, Ryan switched gears to selling a mix of everyday goods on the live‑stream platform:
- Durians, the king of fruit that people swear by
- Japanese and Thai snacks that never fail to attract the taste buds
- Korean cosmetics that make your skin glow
- Health and beauty items that promise wellness
The new catalogue keeps his cash flowing, but the hand injury threatens to turn his savings into a medical bill rather than an emergency buffer.
Hope & Hardship
Ryan finally scraped together enough to catch his breath, yet as he’s told his fans, that relief might soon be erased by hospital bills. Despite the mishap, he remains upbeat, “I’ll cast out this hand shake, literally!” He’s clearly determined to make every cast of his life worthwhile, whether it’s on the screen or behind a live‑stream screen.
