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Gigi Lai Announced Retirement from Entertainment Industry

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When Gigi attended the promotional function for her series, she unexpectedly announced retirement from the entertainment industry to focus on taking care of her brother who was seriously injured in a car accident last year. Gigi expressed that she has thought about this decision for a long time. She cried when saying these, as she is sad to be leaving behind her long acting career.

Gigi said that the new TVB series "The Gem of Life" will be the last of her work, a farewell series to the entertainment industry.

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Source: Sina
Translation: Sunnysnow @ Spcnet Forums
Credit: Kenix @AEU



Gigi Lai announces her retirement from the entertainment industry. Bids those who have supported farewell.

TVB grand production "Gem of Life" debuts in Hong Kong tonight. While promoting the series with her colleagues, Gigi suddenly announced that she will be retiring from the entertainment industry, sparking stunned responses among those present. Unable to hold back her tears, Gigi thanked TVB for supporting her for the past 20 years, "This is the last time I will accept an interview, after tonight, I will be starting a new life."

Gigi revealed that she has been planning to retire over the past two years and the people around her have supported her decision. Her brother's accident changed her views of fame drastically. "The most important thing in life is not money, but the time you spend with your family. I entered the industry when I was only a teenager and have been in it for 29 years. Having tried everything from singing, acting in movies and dramas, I am thankful and satisfied with what I have achieved today."

Gigi admitted that she is not getting married but may plan to do so in the future. "The most important thing to me at present is to spend time with my family, take care of my brother and perhaps go back to school to study." she said. When the host asked her whether she is considering a full retirement, Gigi replied, "I am not going to take on any more commercials, attend any more award ceremonies, release any more albums or film any more shows. This will be the last time I am doing an interview."

When taking pictures with the cast at the end of the event, Gigi thanked everyone once again for all the help and support they gave. She added, "I am happy that I was able to film such a great production like "Gem of Life", everything was filmed with care and the script is good. Thank you for all support TVB, I want to thank every production team who has worked with me before, every actor who has worked with me before and every single one of my fans. I am forever a TVB artist."

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- Squirt88   Gigi Lai Announced Retirement from Entertainment Industry   Oct 20 2008 4 31 PM
- - Initial E   Oh my goodness.... She won't be coming back an...   Oct 20 2008 4 35 PM
- - themilkl-SUGAR   ^ I feel the same way. It's quite surprising b...   Oct 20 2008 4 39 PM
- - springfiry   This is sad! She is such a talented actress, b...   Oct 20 2008 4 43 PM
- - silveria   Gigi was one of the last good actresses at tvb, no...   Oct 20 2008 4 46 PM
|- - openempire   QUOTE (silveria @ Oct 20 2008 4 46 PM) Gigi w...   Oct 20 2008 8 37 PM
- - LTFan   i am not a big fan of gigi, but she is such a tale...   Oct 20 2008 4 48 PM
- - coiffeur   So sad that she decides to leave the entertainment...   Oct 20 2008 4 52 PM
- - ♡-clefiary-♡   As a fan of her, I feel sad to know she's leav...   Oct 20 2008 4 54 PM
- - starduzt   oh for real? I didn't like her in the past, bu...   Oct 20 2008 4 55 PM
- - francesca   her reason for retiring is good though.. she's...   Oct 20 2008 4 56 PM
- - ♡-clefiary-♡   One more thing, I HOPE Gem Of Life would shine lik...   Oct 20 2008 4 58 PM
- - coiffeur   She is really a good daughter and sister, indeed. ...   Oct 20 2008 5 01 PM
- - Lina00   Gigi is retiring but I am sure it won't be lon...   Oct 20 2008 5 04 PM
|- - coiffeur   QUOTE (Lina00 @ Oct 20 2008 6 04 PM) Gigi is ...   Oct 20 2008 5 05 PM
- - -carmen-   Oh my goodness, such a waste. I love Gigi, and one...   Oct 20 2008 5 05 PM
- - foreverleila   What, Gigi is announcing retirement. That is so sa...   Oct 20 2008 5 06 PM
- - Joy2004   omg...WOW...that is unexpected. She cares for her ...   Oct 20 2008 5 25 PM
- - hermidude   This is really sad...Many will miss Gigi. she was ...   Oct 20 2008 5 26 PM
- - Concubine_L   Gigi Lai Ends Her Acting Career: “‘Gem of Life’ is...   Oct 20 2008 5 41 PM
- - hellomashi   i was really surprised when i read this! But i...   Oct 20 2008 5 51 PM
- - babigoddess   aww...it's sad to hear that Gigi is retiring f...   Oct 20 2008 6 01 PM
- - calvintcl   It was a suprise move from her to end her TVB care...   Oct 20 2008 6 07 PM
- - rayee09   omg i really love her acting.. she is one of de be...   Oct 20 2008 6 20 PM
- - Dreamy Luna   Oh no... I didn't see that coming... T_T But I...   Oct 20 2008 6 40 PM
- - wChaU1   Heh, She's probably semi-retirement and she st...   Oct 20 2008 6 50 PM
|- - WasabiX   Wow! you guys are quick! I just read the a...   Oct 20 2008 8 52 PM
- - peacex   thats sad. it is always good to have more actresse...   Oct 20 2008 6 52 PM
- - kentomaiku   i thought there were rumors of 1 more series a hug...   Oct 20 2008 7 03 PM
- - dungnhi   This is really sad, I don't want that she leav...   Oct 20 2008 7 05 PM
- - coiffeur   I agree with most of you, Gigi is one of the best ...   Oct 20 2008 7 09 PM
- - Kate5002   wow!! well, it's good that she can l...   Oct 20 2008 7 10 PM
- - tally   She will definitely be missed. Luckily we'll ...   Oct 20 2008 7 25 PM
- - Transition   That's definitely a loss for TVB and the audie...   Oct 20 2008 7 29 PM
- - butterfly888   I want to cry when I see this article ... I reall...   Oct 20 2008 7 31 PM
- - funnylady   I really like her acting and she is pretty!...   Oct 20 2008 7 36 PM
- - mahdlo   Gigi, best of luck to you and your family. You hav...   Oct 20 2008 7 45 PM
- - vanterminator   Acting must have taken a backseat to her family si...   Oct 20 2008 7 55 PM
- - alfiesgal   wow i just looked up her IMDB entry...did not know...   Oct 20 2008 7 59 PM
- - Bubbly_Millionheiress   oh my god! gigi is retiring from showbiz? i...   Oct 20 2008 8 10 PM
- - aznfrost   The best of luck to Gigi and her family. Hopefully...   Oct 20 2008 8 19 PM
- - Aznbadboi   That is too bad, I am going to miss her great acti...   Oct 20 2008 8 28 PM
- - Sauli   Gigi retiring is really sad. But family always com...   Oct 20 2008 9 00 PM
- - v i t a ✖ d o l c e   what??? nooo! but she just came back how could...   Oct 20 2008 9 15 PM
- - MissyA   I had to read the title 3 times !! Oh such...   Oct 20 2008 9 15 PM
- - coolrain   OMG is this for real? GIgi decides to quit the ET ...   Oct 20 2008 9 20 PM
- - pullum_purna   Oh no! I'm hoping she will come bak. I...   Oct 20 2008 9 35 PM
- - litoxaznbabix91   Wow what a lost to TVB. Ahe was one of the better ...   Oct 20 2008 9 45 PM
- - themissingpiece   I am very surprised that Gigi is retiring from Ent...   Oct 20 2008 9 58 PM
- - cma   she has been in the industry for so long, she...   Oct 20 2008 10 02 PM
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