Guo Jingjing and Kenneth Fok’s surprisingly normal life – Andy Lau and Jackie Chan might have attended the Olympic diving champion and Hong Kong entrepreneur’s lavish wedding, but now the celebrity couple keep a low profile | South China Morning Post
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Guo Jingjing and Kenneth Fok’s surprisingly normal life – Andy Lau and Jackie Chan might have attended the Olympic diving champion and Hong Kong entrepreneur’s lavish wedding, but now the celebrity couple keep a low profile

Former Chinese Olympic diving champion Guo Jingjing and her husband Kenneth Fok Kai-kong pose before their wedding banquet in Hong Kong on November 11, 2012. Photo: AP

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Guo Jingjing is often called China’s “princess of diving”. Her husband Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, the eldest son of tycoon Timothy Fok, is an entrepreneur, politician and Hong Kong Olympic Committee vice-president.

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Gold medallist Guo Jingjing of China is pictured at the medal ceremony for the women’s 3m springboard diving finals at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP
The fairytale couple first met in 2004, began to date and finally tied the knot in 2012 with a lavish multi-venue wedding attended by celebrities including Hong Kong film icons Andy Lau and Jackie Chan. The marriage might have created an immense media buzz, but despite their high status in society, they’ve kept a humble and low profile throughout their eight-year courtship  and lived a surprisingly everyday existence in the years since. 
Kenneth Fok and Guo Jingjing held their wedding ceremony at Hong Kong’s Stone Manor. Photo: SCMP

Guo and Fok have been photographed by media on a number of occasions out purchasing groceries, just like the rest of us. And most surprising to some was not just the sight of them performing everyday chores, but the everyday casual clothes they have both been pictured in. Fok was also seen using environmental friendly bags to carry his purchases, setting a good example for his children. 

 

The humble couple is apparently bringing up their three children – a son and two younger daughters – to treasure the simple things in life. That includes even the meals they prepare: photos on social media reveal nothing luxurious or fancy on their dining table. Even when the family was pictured enjoying a hotpot, it was just regular meatballs, vegetables and prawns in view.

Guo, Fok and their son in field on TV show The Amazing Race China. Photo: Sina.com

The couple apparently places huge importance on spending quality time with their family. Visiting a park along with Guo’s parents, Fok was observed by media both watching his children while also taking care of his mother- and father-in-law when Guo appeared to be tired. His caring and thoughtful actions have earned praise from commentators, proving that he is not only capable of juggling his career but also able to maintain a healthy relationship with his external family. 

On other occasions, Fok was pictured playing with his children and watching the television with them.

Kenneth Fok, Guo Jingjing and their son Lawrence. Photo: Kenneth Fok/Weibo
Wedding photo of Kenneth Fok and Guo Jingjing at Nansha Grand Hotel. Photo: SCMP

Being an affluent household, Guo and Fok’s lifestyle seems surprising normal but the couple have proved that together with their children, they do not need anything extravagant to lead a satisfying and fulfilling life.

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  • Fok is Hong Kong Olympic Committee vice-president, son of tycoon Timothy Fok and grandson of late billionaire Henry Fok
  • Despite their social standing married life is very down-to-earth and centred around their three kids for the ‘princess of diving’ and her devoted husband