KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong actress Cindy Au, the ex-wife of actor Roger Kwok, has opened up about her struggles in the job market.
Jaynestars reported recently that Au's job search has been tough as she is a "fresh graduate".
The 44-year-old former TVB star holds two degrees in Marketing and Management, and Food and Nutrition.
She graduated in 2023.
Au said: "People don't expect someone my age to just be graduating. They think of graduates as being in their 20s.
"Some companies also prefer to avoid media attention, so it is harder for me to find a job than most people."
Au, who is doing part-time research work at a university, admitted that she had not built her career properly.
She made her acting debut in 1996 but stepped back from showbiz after marrying Kwok in 2006.
They were divorced on May 2 this year.
Au, who has two children with Kwok, 59, said that many of her former schoolmates had high-paying jobs and she "fell short" in comparison.
She said that she needed more time to adjust to the entertainment scene.
"I write many scripts, but my memory isn't as good as it used to be."
Au also said that living alone has made her more frugal.
"I sold my car and now take the subway as much as possible to save money," she said.