According to Epoch Times on 25/1, the actress discussed her views on love and life in a podcast with her close friend Luong Tinh Ky. When asked if she would consider having a baby if she met an ideal partner now, Xa Thi Man expressed surprise, replying that the possibility was low. She faces some health limitations that prevent her from giving birth and raising children in middle age.
Additionally, she believes that simultaneously managing a career and family is difficult, requiring proper time allocation for a husband and children, while also needing personal space. "I find a woman who is both successful in her career and caring for her family to be admirable, and I think it would be difficult for me to do that", Xa Thi Man said.
 |
Actress Xa Thi Man. Photo: Mingpao |
Actress Xa Thi Man. Photo: Mingpao
She admitted to still yearning for family warmth, always admiring Luong Tinh Ky when her children run to hug her upon returning home. However, she also finds it challenging to wake up early to take children to school. The actress stated that if she could go back 20 years, she might have married and had children, but her mindset has changed. Witnessing many friends sacrifice for their families, she feels that caring for a home is "much more tiring than acting".
In recent years, Xa Thi Man has experienced significant losses, with family members falling ill and her godfather in the entertainment industry, actor Hua Thieu Hung, also passing away. This series of events made her deeply aware of life's fragility and impermanence. To ensure the money she worked hard to earn would not be meaningless, she made a will, leaving all her assets to her mother and her two elder brothers. The star has an estimated net worth of 180 million HKD (23 million USD).
The actress's father died in a traffic accident when she was five years old. After her husband's death, her mother raised three children alone. Xa Thi Man was mature and independent from a young age. When she went to Switzerland to study hotel management, she worked part-time to support herself. In 1997, she competed in Miss Hong Kong and won first runner-up.
A scene of Xa Thi Man in "Story of Yanxi Palace". Video: Bilibili
She was a prominent leading actress for TVB in the 2000s, starring in films like "Return of the Cuckoo", "Beyond the Realm of Conscience", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Line Walker", "War and Beauty", and "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre". When she left TVB in 2016, many believed she would lose her "support" and struggle to advance her career, having passed her prime. However, the actress proved her capabilities, maintaining her position in the entertainment industry.
On.cc commented that she is skilled at earning money and has a thriving career. From 2016, she established her own company to negotiate work, focusing on the Chinese market. In 2018, thanks to "Story of Yanxi Palace", she became highly sought after for advertisements and events. In subsequent years, Thi Man maintained her popularity and appeal, with a critically acclaimed film each year. In 2023, audiences positively reviewed her leading role in "The Queen of News". This work marked Xa Thi Man's return to acting for TVB after seven years away from the station. This year, the actress is releasing "The Queen of News" season two.
Thanh Thanh (according to Epoch Times)
