Known as one of Hong Kong cinema’s beloved Heavenly Kings, Andy Lau’s showbiz career spanning four decades has pretty much been an open book for his fans. However, when it comes to his family, the singer-actor has always been very careful to keep that side of him private. What little we know are just based on the small tidbits he’s let slip during interviews.
Keeping His Relationship Hidden for 24 Years
Since meeting in the 80s, Andy and his Malaysian-Chinese wife Carol Chu have tried their best to keep their relationship out of the public eye. Even their marriage in 2008 was a well kept secret until Andy was spotted attending his father in law’s funeral that they were forced to out that bit of information in 2009. That protectiveness was also carried over to include their daughter after she was born.
Too Difficult
It’s widely known that Andy Lau and Carol Chu have yet to hold an official wedding ceremony to celebrate their union. In older interviews, the actor has maintained that he and his wife both agreed holding a wedding ceremony was a tad “old-fashioned”. However, whilst promoting his upcoming movie Endgame 人潮汹涌 which is a remake of the 2012 Japanese film Key of Life, the actor offhandedly provided another reason.
As you know, Andy very recently made his first foray on social media via Douyin, the Chinese sister of TikTok. While his account quickly amassed 54 million followers, his account has not followed anyone just yet.
Andy Lau said he finds it too difficult to decide because “everyone is a friend” when asked who he was going to follow first. He said he had been thinking about whether he will finally hop on the social media bandwagon for a while now. “I told my friends I want to follow you, but I’m scared I might forget to add someone.” The actor also revealed that it was for this reason that he didn’t hold a wedding banquet when he got married because he was afraid he might miss inviting someone.
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HL
He is so good at offering a non offenssive answer…
XZ
Worried about the Endgame film. Key of Life (Kagi Dorobou no Method) is a masterpiece, with a perfect balance of humor and depth. Replicating the identity swap is easy; recapturing that balance is hard.
Seriously
Let’s be honest she wasn’t glamorous or pretty enough to present as his wife. That is why his team kept her his secret.
Anonymous
And comments like these from people like you is probably why he decided it’s best to keep the identity of his wife and daughter a secret. They don’t deserve netizens negative comments because they’re related to a celebrity.
Seriously
Don’t put words in my mouth. I never said anything negative about her or his child. I don’t think his motives are as noble as you suggest. His movie star image would have been impacted by being married and to someone less movie starish.
Anonymous
Or maybe he’s just an extremely private person who wants to protect his loved ones from rabid fans and malicious netizens and keep his home long life separate. In any case my apologies to you for misunderstanding your comment.
Seriously-Seriously
You didn’t misunderstand, that user made many of ignorant remarks about people who are not idols she worship.
Seriously
Lol dumbass, first I don’t “idol worship” second I am not a “she”, your ignorant ass seems to be a sexist. But do tell what ignorant remarks have i made that you find butt hurt on your idols?
Seriously-Seriously-Seriously
Thanks for sounding nothing like a man.
Seriously
Oh I am sorry I do not fit your old traditional definition of a “man”, what exactly should a man sound like? I do know you sound like an ignorant sexist idiot.
XZF
I can never understand why some people can’t debate/comment like normal grownups. Why do they have to use nasty words/terms? So sad!!! 🙁
faith
making a jab at his wife’s appearance like typical fan of an idol who got caught dating? Lame and reflect negatively on yourself. who tf care on how his wife looks like? he found her pretty inside and outside. his thought on her matter the most. not you!
24 years together. that so cool!!
HL
She was a Beauty queen in Malaysia and is a very humble lady… Honestly, whoever that can catch Andy’s heart must be very special…. He has so protective towards her and is willing to live with her in her hometime for long periods. She is clearly worth his love…