HK star Stephen Chow's ex-girlfriend loses case for non-payment of commission

Stephen Chow admitted in court to making the promise, but he said they were merely 'sweet words' uttered during courtship. Photo: Handout

According to the judgement released by the Hong Kong High Court on Wednesday (Dec 23), Alice Yu will thus have to foot the legal fees incurred.

Chow, 58, and Ms Yu, 49, split up in 2010 after a 13-year relationship. He has directed hits such as Kung Fu Hustle (2004), CJ7 (2008) and The Mermaid (2016).