Miss Hong Kong Michelle Reis expresses gratitude to real estate tycoon’s heir husband for his affection

Beauty queen and actress Michelle Reis (R) and her husband Julian Hui, son of Hong Kong real estate tycoon Sai Fun Hui. Photo from Reis' Instagram

On April 27, Reis shared a photo of Julian tying her shoelaces while they were out shopping on her Instagram. She captioned: "I still feel overwhelmed with love after more than 15 years of marriage. Thank you, my partner."

The beauty queen disclosed that her husband frequently crafts romantic gestures, often touching her with his handwritten cards. The couple maintains an open relationship, sharing each other’s phone passcodes. Although they sometimes argue, they ensure that disagreements do not last beyond a day. They avoid giving each other the silent treatment, as they believe it only leads to the accumulation of grievances and mutual hurt.

As reported by HK01, Reis and Julian’s son, who is turning 13 this year, is now self-sufficient, affording the couple ample time for their global travels via private jet. They enjoy visiting Japan each spring to view the cherry blossoms and spend winters skiing in Europe.

Their wedding, held in Nov. 2008, was a lavish affair that cost HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) and featured designer attire from Valentino and Tom Ford for the bride and the groom. Meanwhile, guests enjoyed exquisite meals including white truffles and caviar prepared by famed Italian chefs.

Reis, 54, rose to fame as a celebrated actress in Hong Kong after winning pageant titles. She earned international recognition for her role in director Wong Kar-wai’s film "Fallen Angels."

Despite reducing her screen activities since the early 2000s, she has remained in the public eye.

Julian, 62, hails from one of Hong Kong’s most illustrious families and currently oversees their business empire. His father Sai Fun Hui was listed among the top 50 wealthiest individuals in Hong Kong by Forbes until his passing in 2018, and Julian is believed to have inherited assets valued at HK$40 billion.

Before his marriage to Reis, Julian was engaged to Hong Kong actress Carina Lau, as per the South China Morning Post. He also married Pansy Ho, the daughter of casino magnate Stanley Ho, in 1991, though the couple parted ways in 2000.