HK actor Ruco Chan and Phoebe Sin, who share a daughter, tied the knot in October 2018. Photo: Ruco Chan/Instagram
Hong Kong actor Ruco Chan has responded to the allegations that his wife, former Miss Hong Kong finalist Phoebe Sin, is a gold digger.
Sin, 34, recently faced criticism after being spotted with a Hermes Birkin bag, reportedly valued at HK$160,000 (RM96,616), during a museum visit with her husband.
Online trolls accused the actress of being materialistic and spending Chan's money on luxury items.
At a recent charity event, Chan defended his wife against these claims.
"We were attending an exhibition with many valuable artifacts, so we were dressed formally," said the 47-year-old.
The TVB star then joked: "My wife married me for my money. Anyone can find information online showing my strong financial background. I'm actually the illegitimate son of a rich man!"
Chan also made it clear that he had gifted Sin the bag a long time ago by his own choice, adding that it was right for him to buy presents for his wife.
"Since she was willing to marry me, I had to give her a present first.
"My wife likes (bags) and has her own collection of paper bags and reusable bags. She likes anything pretty ... it's not about the brand or its value," he added.
Chan and Sin first met in 2016, when the former appeared as a guest judge for Miss Hong Kong.
The pair announced their engagement on Sept 10, 2018 and tied the knot on Oct 13 that same year.
They have a five-year-old daughter named Quinta.
