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Taiwanese anchor Liu Chuhua shares rare childhood photo with late star Chu Ke-liang

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese news anchor Liu Chuhua shared a rare photo from her childhood, featuring the late variety show king Chu Ke-liang.
  • The photo, taken over 30 years ago when Liu was a child star, shows her standing next to Chu Ke-liang.
  • The image sparked nostalgia among netizens, who recognized Chu Ke-liang and recalled Liu's early acting career.

Taiwanese news anchor Liu Chuhua recently delighted fans by sharing a cherished photograph from her childhood, taken more than three decades ago. The image features a young Liu standing beside the iconic late variety show host, Chu Ke-liang.

Oh my god! A fan sent me a super, super, super precious photo.

โ€” Liu ChuhuaWhen sharing the photo on social media.

Fans immediately recognized the legendary entertainer in the photo, sparking a wave of nostalgia. Many netizens commented on the picture, identifying Chu Ke-liang and reminiscing about Liu's early days as a child star. One commenter noted that the photo appeared to be from the early days of black-and-white television, referencing Liu's role in the drama "Mama, Please Forgive Me."

Liu, who was known as "Liu Xiao Hua" during her child acting career, confirmed the identity of the elder beside her, referring to him as the "King of Variety Shows." She expressed her own fond memories and gratitude for the unearthed photograph. Liu gained widespread recognition in 1984 for her role as "A Chun" in the popular Taiwanese drama "Mama, Please Forgive Me," cementing her status as a household name.

Is it Brother Chu Ke-liang!

โ€” NetizenRecognizing the late entertainer in the photo.

After transitioning from acting, Liu pursued a career in television, joining Non-stop Television in 1997. She was involved in the production of programs like "Taiwan Boss" hosted by Wu Nian-jen before moving into broadcasting. Today, she is not only a news anchor for Non-stop News but also hosts "Non-stop Exploration" and moderates various financial forums.

This is from over 30 years ago, when I was a child star. Can you recognize the uncle standing next to me?

โ€” Liu ChuhuaAsking followers to guess the identity of the person next to her in the photo.

The rediscovery of this decades-old photo has brought back fond memories for many long-time viewers, with some expressing disbelief at how much Liu has changed while others marveled at the precious moment captured with Chu Ke-liang.

Yes! Yes! The King of Variety Shows!

โ€” Liu ChuhuaConfirming the identity of Chu Ke-liang.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.