Hong Kong actress Rosamund Kwan says love is her biggest priority

By Nhu Anh   November 29, 2024 | 01:46 am PT
A comment made by actress Rosamund Kwan in an old interview has resurfaced, in which she stated she would do anything for love and had dated many types of men.
Hong Kong actress Rosamund Kwan. Photo from Kwans Instagram

Hong Kong actress Rosamund Kwan. Photo from Kwan's Instagram

According to Sinchew, the 62-year-old actress’ old interview reappeared as she was recently spotted traveling in Japan with a man in his 30s. Some sources claim that he is her new boyfriend, and that they have been together for a few months, though she has remained silent about the relationship.

In the old interview, Kwan said she had loved many people and dated "all kinds of men," including those both older and younger than her. She admitted that she considered love to be her top priority. If she felt affection for someone, she would devote all her time and energy to that person, she said.

"When I’m in love, no one can find me," she stated. "It’s only when I’m not dating anyone that people can find me."

Kwan has been married twice to wealthy businessmen. Her first husband was businessman Wong Kwok Sing, who was 16 years her senior and the owner of a financial company. At the time they married, Kwan was just 20.

According to On, Kwan’s father strongly opposed their relationship upon finding out, even threatening to commit suicide to stop it. He believed Wong had a flirtatious nature and was notorious for his romantic escapades in the entertainment industry. However, Kwan was determined to marry at the age of 20, after knowing Wong for only two months.

Their marriage ended after six months. According to HK01, Wong had an affair while still married to Kwan. After their divorce, he publicly insulted her, saying: "Any girl on the street I can pick up is better than her."

Kwan began appearing alongside Hong Kong real estate tycoon and billionaire Joseph Lau in 1993. Dubbed the "most charming man in Hong Kong" by the media at the time, Lau reportedly gifted the actress a villa, diamonds, and expensive cars.

However, their relationship lasted only about a year. After that, Kwan dated a model who was eight years younger than her.

In 2007, Kwan announced her retirement from acting. She was often spotted traveling around the world with Taiwanese businessman Pierre Chen after that. According to On, the two secretly registered their marriage in early 2014 and later held a wedding in Paris. However, in 2015, Kwan announced that she and Chen had been married but had since divorced. The reasons for their separation were not disclosed.

On HK01, the actress revealed that despite two marriages and many relationships, she still "needs love," but her requirements for a partner have become more stringent over time.

"Perhaps the older I get, the higher my expectations," she said. "The man who lives with me must not only be compatible with my personality but also someone I admire and can learn from."

Kwan has chosen not to have children. She said she has no regrets about the decision, explaining: "The world is too polluted and complicated. I’m fine living alone."

In recent years, the actress has been very active on the social media platform Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Her account boasts over 5 million followers as of Nov. 29, with each of her videos receiving thousands of comments. Many have remarked that, at her age, Kwan still dresses fashionably and maintains a well-balanced figure.

According to St Headline, Kwan currently leads a wealthy life. She resides in an apartment worth HK$150 million (US$19.2 million). In her home, she has a separate room for shoes, bags, clothes, and jewelry, as she is passionate about collecting luxury items.

Since stepping away from the film industry, Kwan has reportedly amassed significant wealth through property investments, according to the South China Morning Post.

Kwan made her film debut opposite Hong Kong actor-filmmaker Chow Yun Fat in the 1982 movie "The Head Hunter" and is internationally recognized for her roles in Hong Kong action films.

In 1998, People magazine named her one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World."

 
 
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