Hong Kong entertainment mogul Charles Heung has recently stirred public attention after revealing that actress Cecilia Cheung struggled with depression in 2002 due to work pressure and personal relationship issues. At the time, Cheung was considered a goddaughter figure to Charles Heung and his wife Tiffany Chen, who reportedly supported her both personally and professionally. According to Heung, the couple helped Cheung secure two high-quality film scripts in hopes of helping her rebuild confidence and revive her career during her difficult period.
Cecilia Cheung’s Darkest Period and the Love Triangle That Shook Hong Kong Showbiz
With support from her mentors and her own determination, Cheung eventually rose to prominence, winning the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress title and becoming one of the youngest actresses to achieve the honor for a significant period. Following Heung’s revelation, netizens revisited Cheung’s past and linked her mental health struggles to the highly publicized love triangle involving Cheung, Nicholas Tse, and Faye Wong during the early 2000s.
According to reports, the situation began in 2000 when rumors surfaced about a relationship between Faye Wong and Nicholas Tse shortly after Wong’s divorce from rock musician Dou Wei. Despite public scrutiny over their 11-year age gap, the couple confirmed their relationship at a celebration event for actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai. Their romance became widely known, with the pair even reportedly getting matching butterfly tattoos, and Tse composing the song Jade Butterfly as a romantic gesture toward Wong.
However, their relationship soon encountered difficulties, and Cheung’s appearance in Tse’s life further intensified tensions. The two developed romantic feelings while working together, with Cheung reportedly publicly expressing her strong affection for Tse. Media reports at the time suggested Tse appeared indecisive between Wong, a senior and highly respected diva, and Cheung, who was widely known for her youthful charm and popularity.
By late 2002, Wong and Tse reportedly reconciled and were rumored to be preparing for marriage. This period was described as extremely difficult for Cheung, who faced emotional distress and setbacks in her career. She publicly criticized Tse during a television appearance and was later seen frequenting bars and displaying confrontational behavior toward paparazzi, actions that reportedly damaged her public image and led to accusations of unprofessional conduct.
From Emotional Collapse to Career Revival, and the Aftermath of Love and Loss
Reports suggested this phase coincided with Cheung’s struggle with depression, which was allegedly worsened by emotional turmoil surrounding her relationship with Tse. Fortunately, with guidance from Charles Heung and Tiffany Chen, Cheung secured major career opportunities that helped her regain momentum and eventually achieve award-winning success.
The relationship dynamics shifted again toward the end of 2003 when Wong and Tse reportedly separated. Wong later married actor Li Yapeng, while Tse proposed to Cheung. Tse reportedly wrote a love song for Cheung and publicly declared his deep commitment to their relationship, even amid rumors that their zodiac signs were incompatible.
Cheung was said to have been determined to marry Tse despite strong opposition from Tiffany Chen. Reports claimed Chen warned Cheung she would be removed from the company if she proceeded with the marriage. Cheung ultimately chose to pursue the relationship, leading to disputes and contract termination with Chen’s company.
Cheung and Tse married but later divorced in 2012 after six years, citing personality differences. However, many observers believed the separation was heavily influenced by a major photo scandal that shook the entertainment industry at the time.
Following the divorce, Cheung raised their two children largely on her own, while Tse eventually reunited with Wong after her divorce. Although Tse reportedly provided financial support, he faced criticism for limited involvement in parenting, with one of their children reportedly stating that their father rarely spent time with them. Currently, Tse and Wong remain together, while Cheung has gained public praise for successfully raising her children. However, recent reports claiming that Cheung has written a 12-page will detailing asset distribution for her children have raised concerns among fans.
Sources: kenh14