Cecilia Cheung to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Cheung created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Cheung fans. Speculation had been rife that the actress best known for her roles in Shaolin Soccer or King of Comedy, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 45, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-singer just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouCecilia

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouCecilia was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“Cecilia Cheung was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouCecilia”
— @universalObserver, 12 Jan 2026
“Cheung wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 12 Jan 2026

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