[2011/06/13 CNA] Show Luo once lived on borrowed money, lied to mum during career slump

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SHANGHAI: Taiwan singer Show Luo is one of the region's biggest stars, routinely staging sold out concerts and raking in millions each year from numerous lucrative endorsement deals.

But Luo revealed last week in an interview with Chinese media, that he once had to survive on borrowed money and often lied to his mother, during a low point in his career nine years ago.

At the time, Luo was embroiled in a contract dispute with his agent and had suddenly become jobless, a situation that caused him a great deal of emotional distress.

"People wouldn't look you in the eye. For three consecutive months, [I] borrowed money from my friends to give to my mother, saying it was my salary and pretended to go to the studio to record a programme every day.

"I was glum every day. My eyes were vacant, my heart was empty. Thinking about it now, it was pretty dangerous," recounted Luo.

He added that he once thought of giving up becoming a star altogether and just become a backup dancer.

However, the 31-year-old singer-actor said those trying times made him more appreciative of the success he has achieved.

"I cherish my career, the stage and the applause. I appreciate it many times more than other people!" Luo declared.

"I often tell the artistes around me not to complain or say it's tiring ... one day when [they] are jobless, they'll know what is a real crisis.

"For artistes who are in the doldrums, I tell them perseverance is more critical than hard work, because if you persevere, you will get what you want one day," said Luo.


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by:sChiZoO14

Thats why i appreciate u so much! U are such a hardworking person that trying to stand up on ur own foot. 祥祥加油！ we will always support u.

He deserves everything he has today but maybe he deserves more, after all the hardwork an perserverance he had put in. This fact about show makes me even more proud of being his fan I'm sure that he will accomplish much more and gain more fans and accomplish more dreams

yep. it shows that he passed the test of perseverance. (:

Looking on how he became a man of perseverance right now, those passed events of his life are worth-having for. That makes him the Show Luo of today.
He is a mere example of a rags-to-riches and self-made man. So proud of him..!

I am with you all the way Show!

Show, you're so the best! The one that I loved him in just a few years ago.. Proud of her mom too!

his hard work and perseverance paid off very nicely... and he's not even stopping there... he's still working hard for everyone... i'm loving him more and more...

keep it up show!

He shouldnt be worry!! every one, fans, will help him to recieve his wishes! he is genius! the life is really hard for people who are special and talanted!!

Luo Zhi Xiang <3 Jia you...! We'll always be supporting you..!!

keep it up and have faith always..thats the best weapon and shield that will help you..more power to you..aja