Loletta Lee, often remembered as a bold figure of 1980s and 1990s Hong Kong cinema, once held the title of the highest-paid “Category III” (18+) film actress in the region. Her daughter, Annise, long kept out of the spotlight, has now become a trending topic after being spotted on a date with TVB actor Cheung Ming Wai, a man known not only for his acting chops but for his prestigious lineage.
The 27-year-old Cheung is more than just a rising star—he’s the heir to a wealthy, politically-influential family in Hong Kong. His father is a prominent lawyer and businessman deeply involved in the local political scene. Sources close to the couple revealed they have been dating privately for over a year and are now seriously considering marriage. In fact, both families have already met—fuelling speculation that wedding bells might be imminent.
“Annise inherits her mother’s beauty,” say netizens, some even comparing her elegant features to former TVB star Fala Chen, who crossed into Hollywood via Marvel projects. However, unlike her mother, Annise has chosen a quieter life path, studying and working in fashion design rather than entering the entertainment industry.
Loletta Lee, born in 1966, was once considered a dream girl for many men in Hong Kong. After a celebrated career with over 100 roles—including a breakout performance as Fong Ting in the acclaimed TVB drama The Greed of Man—she won Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards in 1999 for Ordinary Heroes. But her bold shift to more risqué roles in the 1990s forever changed her public image, earning her a new moniker: the queen of 18+ films.
Despite her fame, Lee’s private life was marked by turbulence. She was involved in multiple scandals, including two widely publicized affairs with married men. One of them led to a failed marriage with musician Clarence Hui , Annise’s father. Another, with a married hairstylist, ended so disastrously that the stylist’s wife published a book accusing Lee of being a homewrecker. The backlash pushed Lee into depression and a suicide attempt, which was narrowly prevented by family members.
Since then, Lee has stepped away from the limelight, choosing to raise her daughter quietly in Canada. She only publicly introduced Annise at age 22.
As news of Annise’s elite romance circulates, many are calling it a redemption arc for Lee’s family—a transformation from scandal to grace. While no official statement has been released by either party, the possibility of a union between two prominent families has captured public imagination.
Will the daughter of a once-controversial icon now become a symbol of elegance in high society? Only time will tell, but the story has already captivated fans of Hong Kong entertainment both past and present.
Sources: gamek