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The Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Former TVB star Grace Wong shares rare family photos with husband and daughter
Hong Kong actress Grace Wong shares a daughter with her non-celebrity husband Daniel Chang, whom she married in 2017. Photo: Grace Wong/Instagram Hong Kong actress Grace Wong made headlines on May 29 when she announced on social media the birth of her first child, Audrey, via natural delivery. On Monday (July 14), Wong, 39, delighted fans by sharing on Instagram a series of rare family photos with her non-celebrity husband Daniel Chang and their newborn daughter. Among the tender moments captured included a photo of the couple gently kissing Audrey on the forehead and another showing the former TVB actress lovingly cradling her daughter. In her post, Wong described Audrey as their greatest blessing and inheritance, writing: 'You haven't done anything but Mommy and Daddy already love you so so much! 'This is how our Father in Heaven loves us, before we have done a single thing. Thank you Abba! May we continue to be 'human beings' and not only focus on being 'human doing'.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by G. Racie 王 君 馨 (@gwgurlie86) Netizens have since flooded the comments section with admiration for the family of three, with many especially charmed by Audrey's amusing facial expressions in the photos. 'This family is so full of love,' one fan commented. 'Audrey has so many different facial expressions. She will definitely be a star in the future,' another added. Wong, who was the first runner-up of the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant in 2007, is best known for her performance as Fa Ma in the 2016 TVB drama A Fist Within Four Walls . She announced her engagement to Chang in 2016 after 11 years of dating and tied the knot that following year, with wedding celebrations held in both the United States and Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Miss Hong Kong Pageant loses another contestant over career conflicts
A barrister has withdrawn from the Miss Hong Kong Pageant, citing conflicts with her legal career among a number of reasons, while organising broadcaster TVB has said it 'respected' her decision. In a post on social media, Kimberlie Chu wrote: 'Farewell Miss Hong Kong! I've withdrawn!' Chu, who also took part in the contest in 2021 but was eliminated at the top 28 stage, said she had received many positive messages from friends since signing up again this year. She is the second notable contestant to drop out of this year's pageant, after Hong Kong's youngest district councillor, 24-year-old Angel Chong Nga-ting, withdrew last month following controversy over her participation as a serving public representative. Chu added she was 'incredibly grateful' for her friends' support and the attention from the media. A TVB spokeswoman said on Friday that it 'fully respected' Chu's decision to prioritise her legal career. 'Decisions like these are deeply personal and often require considerable thought,' she said.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK-based actress Natalie Ng divorces after 14 years of marriage
HONG KONG: Actress Natalie Ng has made a surprising revelation in her new autobiography: she and her husband, financial expert David Chan, have amicably divorced after 14 years of marriage. The couple, who met while studying in the United States, married in 2011 and have two daughters, Scarlet, 10, and Season, eight. In a recent interview with Ming Pao Weekly, Ng – who experienced a recurrence of breast cancer last August – disclosed that her marriage had been troubled long before her diagnosis. The 50-year-old shared that she and Chan had undergone multiple separations and reconciliations over the years. "Perhaps we married back then because it felt like the right time. Over the years, we separated and reunited, but the underlying issues were never truly resolved. Ultimately, we had to make a decision," she explained. Despite the split, Ng – the second runner-up in the 1998 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant – emphasised that she and her ex-husband maintain a good relationship. "There's no right or wrong. I hope everyone refrains from making unnecessary speculation. Some people are simply better off as friends rather than spouses," she added. Ng's health deteriorated in March when her cancer advanced to Stage Four. Fortunately, following treatment, her cancer index has since returned to normal. In a recent video uploaded to social media, Ng stated that she is now focused on rebuilding her muscles and prioritising a healthier lifestyle.
The Star
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK-based actress Natalie Ng announces divorce after 14 years of marriage
Hong Kong-based actress Natalie Ng and her husband David Chan, who share two daughters, have divorced after 14 years of marriage. Photo: Sin Chew Daily Hong Kong-based actress Natalie Ng has made a bombshell revelation in her new autobiography – she and her husband, financial expert David Chan, have amicably divorced after 14 years of marriage. The pair first met while studying in the United States and married in 2011. They share two daughters – Scarlet, 10, and Season, eight. In a recent interview with Ming Pao Weekly , Ng – who experienced a recurrence of breast cancer in August last year – revealed that her marriage had been on the rocks long before her diagnosis. The 50-year-old shared that she and her husband had gone through multiple separations and reconciliations over the years. 'Maybe we got married back then because we felt the time was right. Over the years, we have separated and reunited, but the underlying issues were never truly resolved. In the end, we had to make a decision,' she said. Despite the split, Ng – a second runner-up in the 1998 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant – reiterated that she and her ex-husband maintain a good relationship. 'There's no right or wrong. I hope everyone refrains from making unnecessary speculations. Some people are better off as friends rather than as spouses,' she added. For the record, Ng's health deteriorated earlier in March when the cancer cells spread to her coccyx, advancing to Stage Four. Fortunately, after undergoing treatment, her cancer index has since returned to normal. In a recent video uploaded on social media, Ng said she's currently focused on rebuilding the muscles she lost after the cancer cells caused significant muscle deterioration. She added that her current priority is leading a healthier lifestyle, saying: 'I want to live a more exciting and healthier life.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nathaliie Ng (@nat_ng_nat)
South China Morning Post
30-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Reaction to Angel Chong's Miss Hong Kong bid should spark reflection
Despite having been part of our lives for a long time, beauty pageants have come in for heavy criticism in recent years for objectifying women and reducing them to being judged only on their outward appearance. Despite reforms aimed at improving social perception and what constitutes 'beauty' , they remain controversial. So, when Angel Chong Nga-ting, a 24-year-old local district councillor, decided to put herself out there and enter the contest for the title of Miss Hong Kong, some in the community lost their mind. Chong has every right to make such choices. She is an adult and can do so without needing to seek approval. Or don't we actually believe it when we tell the girls and women in our lives that they can be whatever they want and to chase their dreams Chong's decision to withdraw from the pageant is probably the result of pressure from her political party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB). Veteran political commentator Sonny Lo Shiu-hing said, 'Having a district council member suddenly run for the Miss Hong Kong Pageant does not look good for the party's image and its preparation for the election. From the perspective of the largest political party [in Hong Kong], it expects party members to stick to party discipline.' The problem with this is that, last time I checked, competing to be Miss Hong Kong was still perfectly legal, even for district councillors. The judgment is being passed because Chong's entry 'looks bad' for the DAB's image, party discipline and – according to Chong, who said she pulled out to protect the district council's image – the council itself. There is no question about how Chong's actions have been perceived. However, if people are rejecting her decision because of the superficiality of beauty pageants and how her participation might reflect on those she associates with, aren't her critics just as superficial?
