What people do not understand: very very very few artists come from humble beginnings. This is NOT to question their work ethic but people with connections already have a foot in the door, which makes it easier. Chow Yun Fat literally sold fish in a village and made 20 HKD (less than $3 USD) per day before becoming a movie star. He had 0 connections. Rosy Zhao comes from a rich family as well. Charmaine She’s mother knew Eric Tsang before she entered Miss Hong Kong. Maybe not rich, but still connected.