Early November marked a special milestone for actress Christy Chung and her husband Shawn Zhang, as they celebrated 9 years of marriage. During a livestream on November 12, the couple shared tender moments with fans, exchanging affectionate gestures and a romantic kiss. At the cake-cutting ceremony, Christy Chung even expressed her wish: “I hope we can have a son soon.”
In a heartfelt post, Christy Chung wrote: “Year nine together, deep love is simply always being there and expressing it without words.”
The couple, often nicknamed the “Mermaid Couple” by fans, first met in 2015 on the reality show If We Love. Their natural and sincere interactions won the audience’s hearts, and their connection evolved beyond the screen into real-life romance. In 2016, they held a romantic ocean-themed wedding in Beijing, continuing the story of their blossoming love.
According to Sinchew, the pair not only shares affection in their personal life but also collaborates professionally, appearing together on variety shows, performing, and traveling—always side by side. Most recently, they impressed audiences with a duet on The Voice of China.
Despite a 12-year age gap—Christy Chung being older—the couple has faced scrutiny over age difference, fertility, and income disparity. Yet they confront rumors together, issuing legal statements when necessary and demonstrating their relationship’s strength through action. Fans admire how their personalities complement each other: Christy Chung is bold and passionate, while Shawn Zhang is calm and rational; she is outgoing, he is composed.
When asked about the secret to a lasting marriage, Christy Chung said: “The key is very simple. In marriage, perfection doesn’t exist. Disagreements are inevitable, but what matters is wanting to hold hands and continue walking together after the storm.” Shawn Zhang agreed: “A successful relationship is about compatibility and mutual support, not exchanging benefits.”
On their age difference, Christy Chung commented: “Why do we work so well together despite him being younger? His personality is like an uncle he analyzes and solves problems calmly. Meanwhile, even at 50, I still have the heart of a young girl.” Shawn Zhang added: “ Harmony comes from understanding. When problems arise, face them together rather than blaming each other.”
The couple has weathered public scrutiny and criticism, but they respond with humor and confidence. “People say I’m greedy and she’s promiscuous? Actually, I can be a bit promiscuous too,” he joked, emphasizing: “If a woman succeeds in her career, is that wrong? My wife is successful; I’m just lucky.”
Christy Chung, a Vietnamese-Canadian actress, rose to fame in her twenties with films like Stepmother and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Before marrying Shawn Zhang, she was married twice: first to Belgian hotel manager Glenn Ross, with whom she has one daughter, and second to Taiwanese music producer Jon Yen, with whom she has two daughters.
Now in her third marriage, the “Vietnamese-Canadian bombshell” continues to captivate fans with her beauty, charm, and enduring love story.
Sources: Weibo,Sinchew