HK stars Tony Leung (left) and Andy Lau (right) candidly discussed their respective love lives in a recent interview. Photos: Carina Lau/Instagram, Andy Lau/Instagram
Top Hong Kong actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Andy Lau wedded their respective partners in 2008, and their marriages remain healthy to this day.
The two stars recently appeared on actress Carol Cheng's The Do Show, where they openly discussed life with their significant others.
For Leung, one’s readiness to compromise and mutual respect are key components for a lasting relationship.
Despite their contrasting personalities, Leung said he and his wife Carina Lau, 58, got along well as the actress was very accommodating.
“Carina accommodates me a lot, and that’s why we’ve managed to get along for so long,” the 61-year-old added.
He continued: “I’m introverted and seldom accompany her (to social gatherings). But from time to time, I’ll accompany her and dine with some friends.
“I fear being in crowded places. She enjoys liveliness whereas I prefer tranquility.”
Meanwhile, the usually private Andy Lau shared that he enjoys a simple life with his Malaysian wife, former model Carol Chu.
The actor revealed that the frequency of their interaction can be surprisingly low at times.
“In the past, when we were in two different places, we could go six months without talking on the phone,” he said.
Lau, 62, joked that he couldn’t understand what Chu, 57, saw in him. Nevertheless, he is protective of both his wife and 10-year-old daughter Hanna.
According to China Press, the actor had invested RM100mil in a private jet to prevent paparazzi from getting wind of Chu’s annual trips to her hometown in Penang.
Lau had reportedly hired four bodyguards and three nannies exclusively for his wife and daughter’s daily needs too.
