Peter Yu: From Acting to Real Estate—and Back to the Spotlight
Let’s face it—COVID‑19 hit the entertainment world like a runaway house fire. The worst victims are those make‑up artists who suddenly found no one willing to book their faces. Peter Yu, a veteran Hong Kong actor, took a hard blow when the demand for his talent dried up. With his wife’s tug‑of‑war, he slipped back into a familiar job: property agent. He told the Shin Min Daily News, “I haven’t been a real‑estate agent for nine years, but I still renew my licence every year.”
Going “Do‑Self”
- First client self‑represented: Selling his three‑room flat to upgrade to a four‑room home so the kids-—yes, the ones trying to keep up with their schoolyards—have ample space.
- No manager needed: Peter can be found on film‑rosters by anyone in the local industry. “I don’t need a manager, but the pay negotiation part is best in good hands,” he chuckled.
- Ready for overseas gigs: He is open to signing a contract when a company offers the right overseas network.
A Family Affair
During the interview, the question popped up: will he enlist daughter Eleanor Lee—the rising Chinese star—to help make his path smoother? He shrugged: “I rarely reach out unless it’s pressing.” Still, he confessed a dream: working together someday, much to his ex‑wife Quan Yi Fong’s delight.
Peter has two sons with his current wife, and Eleanor were wind‑ups from a previous marriage. The former couple’s daughter has been a hotshot in China’s entertainment scene.
—Bryan Lim ([email protected])
