KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong actor Chun Wong, 76, was placed in a nursing home after suffering a fall in March.
In a recent interview with Hong Kong daily ST Headline, Wong described his three months of living in the home as a "blessing in disguise".
The former TVB star shared that he had adjusted to life there and was pleased with the quality of service and care.
"When I first came here, I didn't eat rice and lost 27kg.
"But I didn't dare to become too skinny, so I started eating small bowls of rice. Now that I'm eating well again, my complexion is starting to improve too," he said.
His Friendly Fire co-star Alice Chan pays for a masseuse to provide treatment every week.
"My right leg is strong but my left leg is slightly weaker. The staff help me up and assist me to walk a few steps," he said.
Wong's nursing home fees and other expenses are fully covered by social assistance.
He receives a HK$11,000 (RM6,108) hospitalisation subsidy and HK$4,000 (RM2,221) from the government each month.
Wong opened up about exhausting his savings and selling his property in Hong Kong to help his eldest daughter repay her debts, which amounted to HK$3 million (RM1.67 million).
Earlier in May, the actor revealed that he would fork out over HK$10,000 (RM5,552) monthly for his daughter, who later disappeared after declaring bankruptcy.
He regretted helping his eldest daughter and was even prepared to declare bankruptcy himself.