Stephen Fung, director and husband of actress Shu Qi, has expressed strong support for having children, stating that it’s essential for humanity’s survival. Speaking at a bank event on November 23, Fung addressed recent remarks made by Shu Qi about her struggles with pregnancy and the possibility of adoption.
“Although the world feels chaotic and some people say it’s better not to have children, I think differently,” Fung shared. “If everyone thinks that way, humanity would go extinct. I hope I can contribute to humanity.”
When asked about Shu Qi’s year-long attempt to conceive and whether adoption was on the table, Fung responded affirmatively: “Why not?” He added, “I don’t think she needs to discuss it with me. She can decide on her own. My wife has the final say—everything is her decision.”
In a recent interview, Shu Qi revealed that she and Fung had tried to conceive after their marriage. She even paused work for several months to undergo health check-ups and take traditional Chinese medicine, but her body “didn’t cooperate.” At 49, her chances of conceiving naturally are decreasing. Shu Qi shared that growing up in a chaotic family left her unsure of whether she could become a good mother. As an adult, she longed for a complete family but acknowledged that “time waits for no one,” a realization she regrets deeply.
Born Lin Li-hui in 1976, Shu Qi dropped out of high school due to financial hardship and started modeling at 16. She later moved to Hong Kong in 1995 and rose to fame through Category III films. Her sultry looks and bold performances garnered attention, but she successfully transitioned into mainstream cinema with films like Portland Street Blues, City of Glass, Millennium Mambo, The Transporter, Three Times, and The Assassin. Shu Qi has also served as a juror at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival and the 58th Berlin International Film Festival.
In September of last year, Shu Qi completed her directorial debut film Girl, which earned her the Best Director award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. The film also competed for the Golden Lion at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and was featured in the Centerpiece section at TIFF.
Sources: Ngoisao