Veteran Hong Kong TVB actor Benz Hui (许绍雄) has moved into Yishun -- to the disbelief of many Yishunites.

Announced by MP Lee Bee Wah

Nee Soon GRC MP Lee Bee Wah shared a group photo with the Hong Kong actor in a Facebook post on Sunday, Oct. 21.

She wrote: "Guess which Hong Kong TVB star will be our resident soon?"

Lee was near Hui's home when she met him. The area is a private housing estate in Lee's constituency.

Hong Kong actor with numerous roles

Hui, 69, who is better known as Hui Shiu-hung, is a recognisable face to many Singaporeans having starred in numerous Hong Kong drama serials and movies, more often than not playing villainous roles.

His acting career has spanned close to five decades since he started out in the 1970s.

Retiring in Singapore

In an interview last year with Shin Min Daily News, it was revealed that Hui met his wife in Singapore while working here in the 1980s.

The couple's daughter was born in Singapore before the family moved to Hong Kong.

The newspaper also said Hui has homes in Hong Kong and Singapore.

He and his family have been visiting Singapore and considered the country a good place to retire.

In 2016, some eagle-eyed Singaporeans already spotted Hui hanging out here.

One local even took a photo with him in the Uniqlo outlet at Ion Orchard then.

Reactions

Reactions to the news that a Hong Kong star has moved into Yishun was met with typical disbelief.