Hong Kong is home to some of the most talented celebrities, with a vibrant entertainment industry that has provided us with many artists who have amassed massive fortunes over the years. Among the city’s most influential people are some celebrity couples who define star power in every way. With their combined net worths in millions and contributions across the fields of acting and music, these couples have solidified their positions in pop culture history. Here are some of the wealthiest celebrity couples in Hong Kong.
Several popular stars from Hong Kong have gone beyond their roles in entertainment, expanding their portfolios with successful business ventures. From featuring on the lists of the highest-paid actors and singers to displaying entrepreneurial genius, many celebrity couples have earned reputations for being the most influential figures in the industry. Known for their lavish lifestyles and extravagant splurges, here’s a look at the power couples of Hong Kong’s entertainment industry who have amassed multimillion-dollar fortunes.
A look at Hong Kong’s wealthiest celebrity couples
Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Carina Lau
Combined net worth: USD 150 million
Taking the mantle of one of the most famous celebrity couples in Hong Kong are veteran stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Carina Lau. A symbol of long-lasting marriages in the industry, Leung and Lau have been together for over 35 years. It was during her on-screen debut in TVB’s The Clones (1984) that Lau met her future husband. One of the most significant elements of their relationship has been their famously long courtship period, as the couple only tied the knot after dating for 19 years.
On a professional front, both Leung and Lau have had great successes in their respective careers as actors and beyond. Besides acting, Carina has added significantly to her net worth with business ventures including her fashion brand Anirac and investments in some restaurants and bars in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai.
The power couple has also indulged in some big spends and is known to have luxurious tastes. Be it their USD 4 million wedding in Bhutan or their real estate investments, Tony Leung and Carina Lau have spent lavishly on several expensive things. Their luxury assets include a private jet, yachts, and more. In fact, the diamond sparkler — a Cartier wedding ring often seen on Lau’s hand — is also reportedly worth HKD 10 million.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu
Combined net worth: USD 75 million
Regarded as one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Cantopop since the 1990s, Andy Lau is among Hong Kong’s most popular actors and singers. Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered many nicknames including “box office champion” for his film successes. Yet another tag Lau proudly flaunts is that of being a family man. He is married to Malaysian-Chinese model Carol Chu and the couple are also parents to a daughter. Setting an example of long-lasting and successful marriages in the industry, the couple have been married since 2008.
With an estimated combined net worth of USD 75 million, Andy Lau and Carol Chu are among Hong Kong’s wealthiest celebrity couples. The majority of their fortune has been built atop the earnings of Lau from his music and film successes. The singer has also invested in multiple properties across Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and the United States. Among their most expensive possessions is a private jet, which Lau specially bought to ensure safe travels for his wife and daughter away from the public eye. He has also made the headlines for reportedly gifting a USD 26 million mansion located in the Kadoorie Hill neighbourhood in Hong Kong to his four-year-old daughter.
Jackie Chan and Joan Lin
Combined net worth: USD 405 million
Jackie Chan is best known as one of Hollywood’s favourite action stars, but he is also a Hong Kong legend. The actor has appeared in over 150 films, building a massive fortune of USD 400 million from his work. Married to fellow actor Joan Lin, a popular name in the Taiwanese film industry, the celebrity couple have earned a place amongst the acting greats of Hong Kong. With a combined net worth of over USD 405 million, Chan and Lin are also among the richest celebrity couples in Hong Kong. In their four decades together, the couple have gone through numerous ups and downs, but have come out on the other side stronger than ever before
Despite having built a massive fortune, both Jackie Chan and Joan Lin aren’t into making audacious displays of their wealth. The couple keep their finances private and rarely make the news for massive splurges. However, according to Today, Lin, who retired from acting after her marriage to Chan is an avid investor in real estate. Reports have also stated that she has spent nearly TWD 500,000 on a French lingerie brand.
Donnie Yen and Cissy Wang
Combined net worth: USD 45 million
Actor and martial artist Donnie Yen and his wife Cissy Wang are among Hong Kong’s favourite showbiz couples. Yen shot to fame thanks to his iconic portrayal of Ip Man in the eponymous film series and has continued to shine in action franchises since then, most recently with an appearance in John Wick 4. Known to be one of Asia’s highest-paid actors, Yen lives a luxurious lifestyle with his wife Cissy Wang, a former model and beauty queen.
In true power couple fashion, Yen and his wife made the headlines in 2023 as they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in a lavish ceremony held at Lake Como, Italy. Notably, the couple renewed their vows in front of their family and celebrity friends at Villa Balbiano, which was featured in Lady Gaga‘s House of Gucci. Their elaborate anniversary celebration came as no surprise, given that the couple is known to spare no expense on celebrations. Previously, Yen reportedly also gifted a USD 17 million property to Wang. Additionally, the couple also own at least six properties in Hong Kong, as per INF News. Furthermore, the actor also owns a fleet of luxury cars including a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster worth USD 4 million, and a BMW 18.
Chow Yun-fat and Jasmine Tan
Combined net worth: USD 200 million
The massive contributions of Chow Yun-fat towards Hong Kong cinema has been an admirable feat. The revered actor is representative of the entertainment industry’s golden age with over 100 acting credits to his name. In a career spanning over 50 years, the legendary star has amassed an impressive fortune of USD 200 million. However, it isn’t without a sizeable contribution from his wife Jasmine Tan, who has taken on the role of his manager. In both personal and professional capacities, Tan has been a strong support system for the actor, and the couple’s rock-solid marriage of over 36 years attests to that.
Even though they are among the richest celebrity couples in Hong Kong, Yun-fat and his wife are known for their simplistic lifestyle. For instance, until quite recently, the actor used an old Nokia flip phone before finally switching to a smartphone. In a surprising move, the actor also announced in 2018 that he planned to donate his wealth to a charity after his death, with the move earning him massive respect from fans.
Aaron Kwok and Moka Fang
Combined net worth: USD 20 million
Aaron Kwok is one of Asia’s most prominent pop stars, dubbed as “God of Dance” thanks to his Michael Jackson-esque moves. While his career in showbiz may have kicked off in the music industry, Kwok has also shown off his stellar acting skills in movies like Port of Call, I’m Livin’ It and more. After creating a stir with dating rumours in 2015 at the height of his fame, the pop icon tied the knot with Chinese model Moka Fang. It wasn’t a smooth ride for Fang, as the former model received flak from netizens for flaunting her glamorous lifestyle after marriage. She was also accused of being a social climber.
Despite all the negative press that Fang dealt with, her “Heavenly King” husband has continued to flaunt their wealth by gifting his wife the most expensive luxury bags and other accessories. The former model’s love for Chanel and Dior is often on display in her social media posts, but arguably, one of the most extravagant gifts that Fang has received from her husband is a HKD 30 million mansion in Shanghai.
Gigi Lai and Patrick Ma Ting-kung
Combined net worth: Undisclosed
Gigi Lai is on the list of Hong Kong’s richest female actors and has a net worth of over USD 13 million. The iconic star of the 90s and early 2000s is married to billionaire tycoon Patrick Ma Ting-kung, whose family owns the Oriental Press Group — the largest media group in Hong Kong. While the exact combined net worth of the couple is unknown, given Ma’s business background and also Lai’s significant earnings from her cosmetic business CosMax, the duo are among Hong Kong’s wealthiest celebrity couples. After wooing audiences with her performances in popular shows like Dragon Saber and War and Beauty, Lai retired from acting and turned to entrepreneurship in the beauty business.
In 2021, the actress received a significant boost in her net worth after Chinese tech giant Meitu acquired thousands of shares in her cosmetics company. Despite the couple’s solid earnings, Lai and her husband refrain from flaunting their wealth. Among the couple’s most expensive purchases are a host of lavish properties across Hong Kong. Lai is also the proud owner of a luxury yacht, which Ma Ting-kung gifted her following the birth of their twins.
Nicholas Tse and Faye Wong
Combined net worth: USD 200 million
The love story of Nicholas Tse and Faye Wong is similar to the fated romance of Hollywood’s most popular celebrity couple — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. After parting ways and moving on with other partners, the Hong Kong musician and Queen of Cantopop found their way back to each other and rekindled their romance in 2014. While the couple prefer to keep their relationship private, Tse was quick to dismiss rumours about their breakup in early 2024, saying, “Stop making trouble with the two of us, okay? Go away!”
Boasting a combined net worth of USD 200 million, both Tse and Wong have been game-changers in the entertainment field. Wong is not only known for creating Cantopop and Chinese hits, but also for her on-screen collaborations with acclaimed film auteur Wong Kar-wai. As per Celebrity Net Worth, her individual earnings total a staggering USD 150 million.
As for Tse, the singer has made a fortune from his music as well as acting projects. He is also the founder of Post Production Office, a Hong Kong-based special effects company which reportedly grossed over a billion Hong Kong dollars. He also converted his culinary passions into a food travelogue show Chef Nic that earned him a celebrity chef badge and a significant payday. With an estimated USD 50 million net worth, the singer has reportedly promised enormous assets to sons Lucas and Quintus, whom he welcomed with former wife Cecilia Cheung.
Hilary Tsui and Eason Chan
Combined net worth: Estimated USD 100 million
Former actress Hilary Tsui Ho-ying is known to be one of Hong Kong’s most stylish women. From starring in 90s Cantonese films to starting a streetwear-influenced fashion boutique, her entrepreneurial conquests have significantly added to her net worth. Combined with the fortune of her husband — singer and actor Eason Chan, the duo are among Hong Kong’s wealthiest celebrity couples with a net worth of estimated USD 100 million. A recent example of their lavish display of wealth was seen when Chan, who suffered a fractured cheekbone, was seen recovering with meals prepared by Michelin-starred chefs. According to reports, Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng and his team were assigned to prepare Chan’s meals during his hospital stay.
As for Tsui, her fashion influencer persona dates back to when she first began acting. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, she revealed how she splurged her first salary of HKD 100,000 on luxury items like a Chanel bag. The celebrity couple has also invested in real estate, with one of their recent purchases being a property in the upscale neighbourhood of Happy Valley worth HKD 8.38 million.
Karena Ng and Brian Sze
Combined net worth (with the Sze family): USD 1.28 billion
Hong Kong actress Karena Ng who famously starred in Ip Man 3 tied the knot with billionaire heir Brian Sze in December 2023. The couple were first romantically linked in 2018 and further fuelled relationship rumours after participating in the Chinese reality show Viva La Romance 2023. On the show, Karena made a startling revelation and confirmed they had already applied for a marriage license. While the exact net worth of Karena is unknown, she has built a significant fortune from her acting and modelling projects. As for her billionaire husband, Brian is the vice president of a digital payment platform and hails from one of Hong Kong’s richest families with a net worth of over HKD10 billion (USD 1.28 billion).
(Main and featured images: Tony Leung/Instagram; Cissy Wang/Instagram)
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
