Before finding fame, Louis Koo was actually a gangster

HONG KONG: Before making it big in showbiz, actor Louis Koo was actually a gangster who had spent some time in detention. Last year, he was the top-earning actor in Hong Kong.

‘Young and Dangerous’ wasn’t the film that got Louis famous, but the ‘A Step into the Past’ actor can definitely relate to it. Before joining TVB and becoming an actor, Louis was jobless. He wandered the streets like a gangster and was in youth detention. Now, Louis is the go-to blockbuster actor who is also known for donating astonishing amounts to charity. Who would’ve known? Did you know that Aaron Kwok was a technician before he became a star?

Well, it’s common knowledge that Aaron started off as a contracted backup dancer for TVB, but not many know that he actually worked as an AC technician prior to joining the Hong Kong station. Having to hoist heavy equipment around him all the time, there is no surprise seeing Aaron being known for his sunny, handsome looks and athletic built.

What about Dilireba Dilmurat? Before becoming the famous actress and idol we know today, the ‘Eternal Love’ star worked as a salesperson for a company in Changchun, Jilin. She once earned an award for making the most sales for the company.

After her graduation in 1992, Li Bingbing was sent to Wuchang, Heilongjiang to train as a music teacher for elementary school. After getting scouted by actor Gao Qiang, who strongly encouraged her to study acting, Li Bingbing decided to take the entrance exams for the Shanghai Theatre Academy. She made it. Multimillionaire model-actress Angelababy once worked as a receptionist for a Hong Kong travel company before making big bucks in the entertainment industry. She simultaneously worked as a part-time model, which helped her early rise to fame.

Before entering Miss Hong Kong Pageant, Maggie Cheung worked as a sales associate. She never thought about becoming a celebrity; her Miss Hong Kong Pageant win and subsequent TVB stardom changed her life forever.