Actor Dou Xiao and his wife Laurinda Ho appeared together at a Lunar New Year brand event on the afternoon of January 16, drawing public attention amid recent speculation about tension in their marriage.
The event marked the couple’s first joint public appearance since they addressed and denied rumors of marital discord. From the moment they stepped out of their vehicle, Dou Xiao was seen attentively helping his wife and adjusting her hair. During interviews, the two were observed holding hands from time to time, displaying relaxed and affectionate body language. When asked about their Lunar New Year plans, Dou Xiao shared that he would be spending the holiday with his wife. The couple later left the venue hand in hand, with onlookers noting that both were wearing wedding rings—an apparent sign that their marriage remains stable.
Dou Xiao and Laurinda Ho’s relationship began after meeting at a dinner party. In April 2019, following the leak of a video showing them kissing in an elevator, the couple officially confirmed their romance. Throughout their dating period, they frequently shared sweet moments online, from traveling together to visiting each other on film sets. Dou Xiao once paused work to accompany Laurinda Ho to Hong Kong, where he stayed for several weeks to support her during her father’s memorial arrangements. In return, Laurinda Ho reportedly dyed her hair black and wore it long to match Dou Xiao’s traditional preferences. In April 2023, the couple held a lavish wedding in Bali, with Dou Xiao personally involved in planning details such as the venue and imported wedding flowers.
After their marriage, the relationship between Dou Xiao and Laurinda Ho was initially viewed as steady and affectionate. They often appeared together at public events, traveled frequently, and shared intimate photos. However, from mid-2023, netizens began to notice a decline in their online interactions. Laurinda Ho was rumored to have quietly deleted or hidden some photos with Dou Xiao, while Dou Xiao rarely mentioned his wife in new posts, fueling speculation that their relationship had cooled.
Hong Kong media also reported that Laurinda Ho’s family was dissatisfied with Dou Xiao’s career development and income, suggesting that financial pressure may have strained the marriage. Some bloggers further speculated that the couple’s frequent long-distance living arrangements due to busy schedules contributed to emotional distance. In response, Dou Xiao and Laurinda Ho recently denied these claims, stating that they prefer to keep their private life out of the spotlight and quietly enjoy their marriage.
Born in 1988 in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, Dou Xiao moved to Canada with his family at the age of 10. After winning a local talent competition, he returned to China, enrolled at the Beijing Film Academy, and was selected by renowned director Zhang Yimou for Under the Hawthorn Tree, which launched his acting career. He has since starred in numerous popular dramas and films, including Dangerous Liaisons, Time to Love, Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy, and Princess Agents.
Laurinda Ho, born in 1991, is the daughter of the late casino tycoon Stanley Ho and his third wife Ina Chan. She excelled academically in the UK before building her own business ventures. She currently boasts over 600,000 followers on Instagram and 1.7 million fans on Weibo, maintaining a strong public presence both in business and social media.
Sources: Ngoisao