Hong Kong actor Lee Lung Kei is eagerly anticipating the release of his 38-year-old fiancee, Chris Wong, from prison on July 7.
Wong, a Chinese national, was sentenced to jail by the Shatin Magistrates’ Court in June 2024 after pleading guilty to five charges related to overstaying in Hong Kong and forging university certificates to obtain entry permit.
In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, Lee, 74, shared that he’s already counting down the days until his fiancee’s release.
The former TVB star added that he has been keeping in touch with Wong, whose real name is Wang Qingxia, through letters.
While he writes to her every one to two weeks, she sends him letters daily – amassing over 300 messages so far.
When asked about how Wong was faring in prison, Lee replied that she was holding up well and even gained weight.
“The food there contains a lot of starch and less vegetables, so she gained quite a bit of weight,” he said.
Lee, known for portraying the Jade Emperor in the 1996 series Journey To The West and its 1998 sequel Journey To The West 2, added that Wong’s spirits have lifted as her release date draws closer.
“At the very least, a person needs something to look forward to,” he said.
According to reports, Lee had purchased a gold bracelet earlier this year in preparation for his wedding with Wong, which will take place in July.
The actor previously admitted to experiencing loneliness while living alone after Wong's incarceration.
"It's because we talk to each other a lot. She handles many things at home. Right now, there's no one who wash and hang clothes. It's just me at home. But it's OK. I believe better days are ahead," he said then.
Lee also expressed desire to lead a simple life with Wong after her release from prison, hoping to steer clear of the gossip that has followed their romance since going public in 2020.
