Even at the peak of her fame, local actress Patricia Mok said she had times when she struggled financially. In a recent interview with Lianhe Zaobao, she teared up as she looked back on her career. "I never imagined it would last 30 years. The hard work and effort I put in are things many people don't see. In everyone's eyes, I'm either fierce or always laughing and joking. Few people ask me if my work is tough. Many people don't know that I'm very disciplined when I'm working," she said. Patricia, who turns 55 next month, first joined the inaugural Star Search in 1988 and also The Fame Awards in 1995 but was eliminated in both talent…
