58-year-old Hong Kong star Matilok (馬蹄露), who gained popularity years ago for her role as 'May May' in 'A Kindred Spirit', has in recent years shifted her career to mainland China and actively runs live broadcasts on social media platforms. However, her results had remained mediocre until recently, when an incredible turnaround took place in her livestream room—it transformed from desolate to bustling with activity, which at one point left her so emotional she broke down in tears.
Reportedly, Matilok started her livestream as usual that evening, with only a few dozen viewers at first. Yet, without warning, a huge surge of audience appeared in her stream—online viewers quickly surpassed the 10,000 mark, and at its peak, nearly 30,000 people were watching simultaneously.
During the livestream, numerous netizens frantically flooded the screen with expensive gifts, including 'Carnival', 'Rocket', and 'Sports Car' special effects, one after another, to the point that the shower of gifts even caused the screen to freeze. Faced with this sudden warmth and generosity, Matilok initially appeared at a loss and repeatedly waved her hands to urge viewers, 'Please stop sending gifts, don’t spend money!'
As the words 'Salute' and 'Support' continually scrolled across the screen, Matilok ultimately couldn’t hide her emotional response. Near the end of the livestream, her eyes visibly red, she bowed deeply to the camera and choked up, uttering a bittersweet remark: 'Thank you everyone, I can finally pay my electricity bill.' This candid confession quickly went viral online, with many netizens lamenting the harsh realities of the entertainment industry—that even well-known veteran actors may find it difficult to make ends meet. Many people admired Matilok’s humility and perseverance; despite tough times, she persisted in livestreaming, and her dedication has finally been rewarded.