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Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'It's an expensive relationship': Coronation Street star Farrel Hegarty opens up about the cost of love with her Aussie partner, and whether a permanent move Down Under is on the cards
British soap star Farrel Hegarty has revealed she's contemplating a permanent move to Australia to be with her partner, citing the rising costs of maintaining a long-distance relationship. The Coronation Street actor, who played Lou Michaelis on the long-running ITV soap, recently wrapped up her contract and has been flying back and forth from the UK to visit her girlfriend, Tricia Stone, who lives in Sydney. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Hegarty said the logistics of their cross-continental romance are beginning to take a toll, especially during the cost-of-living crisis. "It's an expensive relationship," she told the outlet in a candid interview published on Tuesday. "Originally, before I got the show (Coronation Street), I was going to move here. But then I got the job and had to stay in the UK. I definitely could (live here)," she added. The 37-year-old, who flew home to the UK on Monday evening, said she's made the trip to Australia around four times in the past year since the couple got together. Looking ahead, Hegarty admitted she's unsure whether the UK is where she sees herself long-term. "I don't think I will settle there forever," she said. "Basically my girlfriend's already said to me that she doesn't want to be there, she sees herself in Australia at the end of her life." During her latest visit, Hegarty shared a glimpse of her stay at Sydney's Shangri-La hotel in Darling Harbour with her 164,000 Instagram followers. She later posted a video from Sydney Airport captioned "Brutal" as she waved goodbye to Stone. In another clip, the actor filmed herself walking through the terminal, telling followers: "I hate saying goodbye. I hate airports and I hate flying." Hegarty made her debut on Coronation Street in February and confirmed in May that she always knew her role was short-term. "I've loved it all and even now, a few months in, it's surreal walking on the cobbles," she told The Mirror. "So much has happened in such a short time, and we've caused chaos. I've never had so many arguments! "To get this role is a dream come true, but I always knew I would one day be leaving." At the time, she also opened up about the emotional challenges of a long-distance relationship, but said Stone had always been supportive of her career. "Having a long-distance relationship is definitely not for the faint-hearted but my partner was never going to be angry that I was going to be in Corrie," she said. "She knows how much it meant to me and how tough it has been." First airing in 1960, Coronation Street follows the lives of working-class residents living on a fictional Manchester street and remains a beloved fixture in British television. The late Queen Elizabeth II was famously a fan of the series and visited the set twice, once in 1982 and again in 2021 to mark its 60th anniversary. During her final visit, the monarch walked the cobbled street and asked veteran actor Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, how filming had continued during the pandemic. "It's really marvellous you've been able to carry on," the Queen remarked. "Well, ma'am, you're the one who has carried on," Roache replied. The visit was broadcast live on ITV in a special programme titled The Queen in Coronation Street.
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet The Daughter Of Malaysia's Richest Man, Set To Lead Rs 18,000-Crore Hotel Empire; Know Her Salary And Her Father's Net Worth
photoDetails english 2934276 Kuok Hui Kwong Success Story: Kuok Hui Kwong was born into unimaginable wealth — the daughter of Malaysia's richest man, surrounded by every comfort money could buy. Yet, instead of choosing the easy path of luxury, she chose a road far less travelled: one of hard work, quiet perseverance, and purpose. With crores in her bank account, she could have lived a life of ease. But she dreamed bigger of earning respect not for her name, but for her efforts. Inspired by her father, Robert Kuok, a self-made visionary who built the Shangri-La empire from the ground up, she followed in his footsteps, not just by legacy but by example. A Harvard graduate with global vision, she rose through dedication, not entitlement. Her story is a reminder that true success isn't inherited — it's earned, one decision, one challenge, and one dream at a time. Updated:Jul 20, 2025, 12:17 PM IST Kuok Hui Kwong: New CEO of Shangri-La Asia 1 / 9 Kuok Hui Kwong, daughter of Malaysia's richest man Robert Kuok, has been appointed CEO of luxury hotel group Shangri-La Asia, effective August 1. Her leadership marks a significant transition in the company, reinforcing the Kuok family's deep-rooted legacy in the hospitality industry. Shangri-La Asia: Executive Leadership Since 2016 2 / 9 At 47, Kuok has served as executive director of Shangri-La Asia since 2016 and chairman since 2017. The company, listed in Hong Kong and Singapore, officially announced her CEO appointment in a stock exchange filing, marking her steady rise within the group's leadership. Kuok Hui Kwong Education 3 / 9 Kuok, aged 50, holds a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. She assumed interim leadership after former CEO Lim Beng Chi resigned in 2022. Lim continues to serve on the board as a Non-Executive Director, maintaining continuity in the company's governance. Kuok Hui Kwong Husband 4 / 9 Kuok Hui Kwong is married to Bryan Gaw, and together they have two sons, balancing her prominent leadership role in business with family life. Malaysia's Richest Man: Founder Of Shangri-La And Net Worth 5 / 9 Kuok is the sixth of eight children of Robert Kuok Hock-nien, founder of Shangri-La and Malaysia's richest man, with a Forbes-estimated net worth of US$11.4 billion (around Rs 95,290 crore). Her appointment further cements the family's legacy and continued influence within the Shangri-La brand. Kuok Hui Kwong's Career In Media And Publishing 6 / 9 Beyond hospitality, Kuok briefly led the South China Morning Post as CEO in 2012. She also served as a director at the Bangkok Post. The SCMP was later acquired by Alibaba in 2015, ending the Kuok family's control through Kerry Holdings. Kuok Hui Kwong's Holds Stakes In Shangri-La 7 / 9 Kuok holds direct and indirect stakes totaling 95.57 million shares in Shangri-La Asia. Adding further, she owns over 5 percent of Kerry Group, one of the major shareholders in the hotel group, giving her significant financial and strategic influence. Kuok Hui Kwong Salary 8 / 9 Under her current contract, Kuok earns a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (approximately Rs 61.63 lakh). She is also entitled to a discretionary bonus and pension, reflecting her key role in steering the luxury hospitality brand into its next phase. Shangri-La Asia Assets And Revenue 9 / 9 Shangri-La Asia operates more than 100 hotels worldwide under four brands—Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. The group, which began with one hotel in Singapore in 1971, now manages US$13.2 billion in assets. In 2024, Shangri-La Asia reported revenue of US$2.19 billion (Rs 18,286.5 Crore), a 2 percent increase from the previous year. (Image Credit: Social Media)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Michelle Dong Announces Second Marriage After Troubled Past: A New Chapter in Her Life
Dong Xuan, who also goes by the name Michelle Dong , has recently announced that she has gotten married! The actress, who is known for her roles in 'The Founding of a Party', 'Ladies In Beijing', and 'Amazing Detective Di Renjie 3', officially shared the news years after divorcing her first husband. Michelle Dong reveals that she has married for the second time Michelle, who had married Gao Yunxiang and had later divorced him after he was accused of assault in Australia, has announced that she has married again! The actress revealed the news during a screening of the popular variety show ' Her Prime '. As per reports from SOHU, she shared that, 'It wasn't a decision I took lightly. But after everything I've been through, I know what I need now — someone to share life's responsibilities with. Be brave. You deserve happiness too'. "My best friend and I had an agreement to only date and not get married, but after meeting [Zhang Weiyi], I felt like he was someone who could face life with me. It changes my attitude towards relationship', she continued. The ceremony took place in June this year and was held in her husband's hometown alongside friends and family members Zhang Wei Yi is a renowned actor as well as Dong's junior by 9 years. There had already been rumours of the two dating circulating online after they worked together. Zhang and Michelle worked together on the project ' The Case Solver 3 ' in 2023, and have been with together since then. About Michelle's past marriage In 2011, Michelle married Gao Yunxiang after dating the actor for 2 years. The duo also had a daughter. In 2018, Gao was accused of assaulting a woman in the Shangri-La hotel in Sydney, Australia. He was later acquitted of all crimes two years later in 2020.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
A pint-sized chef is serving the most Instagrammable dinner experience in Delhi
What if your dinner table could double as a stage, your plate as a screen, and your next meal as the lead act in a miniature chef's culinary odyssey?At Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, dining isn't just about food any just in case you thought the brand is venturing into something other than the dining experience, a small correction. The new addition (been close to three years) to the chapters of Shangri-La Delhi brings together theatrics and taste on a plate, and it tingles more than your At a time when experiential dining is making waves in the alcohol-beverage industry, watching a tiny chef leap across your table, dodge fiery woks, and whisk up a five-course masterpiece while you sit back in a chef's hat, giggling like a kid, that's one experience that you will be coming to Shangri-La for again and again. Le Petit Chef's third chapter, 'Become the World's Greatest Chef' is an immersive global dining experience that's as much theatre as it is a tasting menu.'We wanted to offer more than a meal, we wanted to tell a story that unfolds on your plate,' says Chef Gagandeep Singh Sawhney, executive chef and Culinary Centre of Excellence Cuisine specialist, MEIA Region, at Shangri-La Group.'Each course is a chapter in a journey where the diner evolves from a curious novice to a master chef.'First created in May 2015 by Skullmapping, a Belgian artistic collective founded by Filip Sterckx and Antoon Verbeeck, Le Petit Chef uses 3D projection mapping to bring a six-centimetre-tall animated chef to life on your plate, literally. Le Petit Chef's third chapter, 'Become the World's Greatest Chef' is an immersive global dining experience. The latest edition of Le Petit was launched on May 9, food meets theatricsThe menu plays along with the storyline. Think of it as a global top chef meets show kicks off with whimsical dishes like the Candy Tomato and Burrata Tart - light, artful, and full of flair - followed by mains such as Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli or Chicken Roulade, depending on your preference, each layered with richness and depth. The dishes are part of the 5-course meal served during the experience. As the animated chef ups his game, so does the grand finale is a DIY dessert experience, where guests are given piping bags and ingredients to complete their own dish, mimicking the chef's final test. 'The dessert session is not just interactive, it's symbolic,' Chef Gagandeep says. 'It marks the moment the diner becomes the chef.' The DIY dessert. In a room dimmed to perfection, projectors turn each table into a canvas, plates light up, the centrepiece is changed to suit each narrative, and guests giggle as the tiny chef flips, dances, and occasionally sets your table on (animated) fire.A global phenomenon with local soulWith its roots in Belgium and presence in over 100 countries, you might expect Le Petit Chef to follow a strict script, but that's not the case. 'We maintain the global story arc, but the menu adapts,' Chef Gagandeep explains.'For India, we've created vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, which is a deliberate nod to our cultural diversity.'Behind the scenes, it's nothing short of a culinary orchestra. Skullmapping provides the blueprint, an animated storyline and a visual framework. Then, it's up to the chefs, service team, and tech crew to sync every detail. 'It's a showcase of precision,' says the chef. 'We train extensively to make sure the storytelling, plating, and service unfold in harmony.'A visitor's takeadvertisementDelhi might not have a dearth when it comes to experiential dining, but this one beats most. Why? Well, it's the theatrics for starters. The experience, which lasts for close to two hours, keeps you invested, children and adults alike. You are bound to leave with a smile, and who knows, you can even befriend a guest or two across the table while you are at it, enjoying the the food in itself may not steal the spotlight, it's the immersive, all-around experience that makes this one worth days - Friday, Saturday & SundayShow timings:First seating: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 seating: 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 menu packages and other details, check this link.- Ends
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Kuok Hui Kwong, daughter of Malaysia's richest man and new CEO of the $2.19 billion Shangri-La Asia?
Synopsis Kuok Hui Kwong, daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, will take over as CEO of Shangri-La Asia starting 1 August. She already serves as chair and executive director of the group, which runs over 100 hotels globally. The position has been vacant since late 2022. Kuok is expected to bring strategic alignment to the company's leadership. She holds a significant stake in Shangri-La's parent group and has a long history of managing businesses linked to the Kuok family empire.
