Among the images posted was one showing Laurinda Ho joyfully blowing out candles, marking the arrival of her new age.
The photographs show that the celebration took place at the Ho family’s mansion in Hong Kong, where her mother Ina Chan currently resides.
Laurinda Ho (holding cake) surrounded by friends, with her husband standing behind her.
The closeness displayed between the couple seems to contradict the rumors suggesting turmoil in their marriage.
Speculation about the couple’s potential split grew after an event in October last year, where Laurinda Ho appeared hesitant to hold Dou’s hand. This incident was further fueled by reports that the couple had considered divorce, reportedly distressing Laurinda Ho’s mother.
The speculation was exacerbated when Laurinda Ho attended musician Wilber Pan’s wedding in Bali last December and celebrated her mother’s birthday in Hong Kong the following month without Dou by her side.
Additionally, it was noted that Dou was absent from the Ho family’s commemoration at Stanley Ho’s grave during the Qingming Festival earlier this year, an occasion traditionally reserved for honoring ancestors and deceased family members.
Observers have pointed out that the challenges faced by the couple are largely due to the scant amount of time they spend together since getting married, which is attributed to their demanding careers. Laurinda Ho has openly discussed on a television program how their professional lives have led to extended periods of separation, sometimes lasting more than a month.
Laurinda Ho (second from R) with her mother Ina Chan (C), her brother Orlando Ho (far L), her sister Florinda Ho (second from L), and her husband.
At 33, Laurinda Ho continues to flourish as a socialite and businesswoman.
According to Forbes, her mother’s net worth is estimated to be around US$1 billion.
Dou, 36, has established his name as an actor since his first role in the film “Under the Hawthorn Tree” directed by Zhang Yimou. He has since appeared in several acclaimed films, including “Dangerous Liaisons,” “Time To Love,” and ‘Princess Agents.”
The couple’s lavish wedding, which was held in Bali in April last year, was reportedly a multi-million-dollar affair.
