Actor Hawick Lau was spotted holding hands with his new girlfriend, Lai Kei-kwan, who is 20 years younger than him, while taking a walk in Hong Kong on October 19.
Paparazzi captured Hawick Lau holding hands with the young woman as the two walked together and chatted. They were dressed in sporty outfits and appeared fit and energetic.
Responding to the dating rumors in comments to Hong Kong media, Hawick said, “Thank you for your concern. We met while playing pickleball. We share a common interest, so we get along very well. We’re both people who lead simple lives.”
Lai Kei-kwan also shared her thoughts, saying, “We met through sports, and being together feels very natural and enjoyable. Thank you, everyone, for your blessings.”
The news of Hawick Lau’s relationship has reportedly topped Weibo’s hot search rankings, attracting millions of views. Most viewers have congratulated the couple, expressing hope that they are a good match and wishing them happiness together.
Back in May, Hawick Lau and Lai Kei-kwan were reportedly spotted together in the underground parking garage of a residential building. At the time, neither of them commented on rumors that they were dating.
Before beginning his current relationship, Hawick Lau was first romantically involved with actress May Kwong and later dated Bernice Liu. He and Bernice were once regarded as one of TVB’s most attractive celebrity couples. After their breakup, Hawick married Yang Mi, with whom he has a daughter, nicknamed Little Sticky Rice. Following the collapse of their marriage, Hawick publicly dated actress Li Xiaofeng. However, in June this year, his father, Lau Dan, confirmed that the couple had separated.
Lai Kei-kwan is a Hong Kong model, actress, and television host born in 1993. She graduated with a degree in business administration from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She first attracted public attention through a KMB bus advertisement in which she portrayed Sleeping Beauty, later becoming the fourth-generation advertising ambassador for the Bonmin brand. She subsequently expanded into acting and entertainment programs. Outside the entertainment industry, she also runs her own pastry business.
Lai previously dated Hong Kong artist Gregory Wong and later had a six-year relationship with a boyfriend outside the entertainment industry. In July, she announced her breakup with her foreign boyfriend and revealed that she would continue raising the two dogs they had cared for together.
Hawick Lau is a Hong Kong-born actor known for dramas and films such as Sealed with a Kiss, Holding Love, and Lady & Liar. He met Yang Mi on a film set, and the two fell in love despite their different backgrounds—she was based in mainland China, while he lived in Hong Kong—and their considerable age difference. They married in 2014 and welcomed a daughter two years later. Their marriage lasted four years before they went their separate ways. Their daughter remained in Hong Kong, where she is cared for by her paternal grandparents.
Sources: Ngoisao