Myolie Wu Takes Advantages of Freebies for Wedding
Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) and 40-year-old entrepreneur, Philip Lee got engaged after dating for only one year. The couple will be holding a grand wedding celebration at the Ritz-Carlton hotel on December 28.
Earlier reports revealed that Philip is actually not as wealthy as he was initially believed to be. Despite being an investor of a night club, Philip only possesses a small portion of the ownership. Three months into their dating relationship, Philip moved into Myolie’s luxurious condo home.
Due to the large sum required for the grand wedding, the couple is making efforts to cut back on expenses. The couple utilized pictorials that were shot earlier for a Mainland Chinese bridal magazine as their wedding photographs. It is understood that Myolie will also wear a wedding gown from her own bridal studio business, Kevolie.
Having recently been appointed as the tourism ambassador for Belgium and France, Myolie took the opportunity to travel with Philip. As the tourism ambassador, all airfare, food, and living expenses were sponsored and paid for. Due to the sponsorship, the couple chose to take their wedding photos at these locations to save money. Myolie eagerly complimented the excursion, “The tour planned every aspect [of the trip] attentively. The living situation was great and the food were well-known. We even went to a Michelin chef’s house, where he cooked for us”.
Source: East Week
This article is written by Huynh for JayneStars.com.
Smart!! Why not take advantage if it’s free? Weddings are not worth all the money! Use the money to invest instead!
@happybi those wedding pics are not worth the money…who looks at them after the kids arrive?
@janet72 Tell me about it. Although my daughter did enjoy looking at ours when she was old enough. the only problem, she said I don’t look the same.. grrrrr..
@joyce the guy do not have to pay for the wedding. Not the old days anymore. Both party should pay for it. and if there are freebies, why shouldn’t they take advantage of it? It’s a pretty smart move IMO. Why spend their money when she can probably get the same thing from sponsor.
@happybi my daughter even asked who is the one standing beside hubby in the wedding pics…i was like, ‘did i age so much?’
@janet72 I hear you. I have to say I do look different as I don’t wear makeup but in my photos, I have it on. I also put on some weight after 2 kids!!!! sigh… The life of a Mom!
Sorry to all Myolie fans, but I really doubt about this relationship, the reality is a relationship won’t last if a man is poorer than a woman or a woman making more money than a man. They only been together for a year. I think her biological clock is ticking that’s why she’s in rush to get marry w this guy. I still prefer Bosco over this guy. Famous actress taking advantage of all the freebies for her wedding? The guy can’t even afford to pay for his own wedding? Then don’t have big wedding. It’s a shame. But wish them all the best
@joyce Chinese guys used to pay for the wedding. They don’t have any obligations to pay for the whole wedding himself. And a wedding doesn’t have to a 50-table wedding at The Ritz-Carlton. If she wants the wedding to be grand to help promote her bridal business, she can pay for it herself you know. Its well worth the publicity to have all her famous friends wear her bridal stuff.
@mike
I totally agree with you. It is not the olden days anymore where the guy is expected to pay for everything. If she truly loves him,then she should help pay as well. If any couple knows they are tight on money,then they do not need to hold a big and grand celebration. Just because you are a celeb does not mean you are obligated to have a big celebration. Many very wealthy celebs do not hold big wedding banquets but they are still happy because a grand and expensive celebration does not guarantee happiness. You also honestly do not know how many times you will get married in a lifetime. I think celebs are lucky that they can get many things sponsored for free while we average folks would need to pay for everything ourselves.
@joyce Cant agree after marriage, divorce, that’s it! I think Myolie doesnt mind this fella is poor but cannot fool around with girls anymore
This is probably all planned from the start. Myolie starts a bridal business. And then get all her celebrity friends to help help promote. And then she’ll use herself to promote the heck of of her business. And then the world will see all her famous friends wearing her bridal stuff. smart.
Part of me is like, dang, this woman is smart. And then part of me is like does she need to be so spendthrift? Considering the fact that she just signed a new multi-million $ contract, it seems a bit tacky to use her store publicity photos for her actual wedding pictures. But in the end I guess it matters more what she’s concerned about – how she looks to her guests or whether her guests will have a good time. Or maybe she cares for neither and is only interested in using both for store promotion.
It’s good to be thirfty BUT if you can’t afford a grand wedding than DON’T have a grand wedding. Don’t have the mean to have bridal shots at exotic destination then do it local.
Why wouldn’t she use her own shop’s dress? Now that’s smart.
@jjwong It’s mention in the article that she’s using her own dress from her bridal shop.
@happybi i know. It was a rhetorical question. Lol. Gave her the compliment that’s a smart move.
@jjwong ehehehe Got it! Read it wrong!
@jjwong
I totally agree with you that if you cannot afford a grand wedding then maybe you should not have one. Many people I know blow their life savings and end up in debt just to have a big wedding for show. Is it truly worth it?
@hetieshou a grand wedding is only for 1 night but a marriage is for good (hopefully). why blow so much money on a 50 table banquet at 6 star Ritz?
@janet72
Yes and I think some are just so crazy to spend so much money on only one night. Who will know if it will be for a lifetime. There are some couples like Julian and Anita who kept things very simple and low profile. I heard they did not even take wedding photos and promised to take wedding photos when they turned 60. I thought how sweet that was but they are as happy as ever. It is nice that Anita and her family did not expect or ask for anything. A big and grand wedding does not ensure a lifetime of happiness.
@hetieshou maybe myolie plans to turn her wedding into a fashion show…her BFFs wearing gowns from her studio while bride herself has a few changes.
Whether or not a marriage is for a lifetime, it doesn’t make sense to blow so much money on a grand show.
Chilam and Anita’s marriage is still as sweet in the entertainment industry.
Using ur own wedding as a publicity move? SHAME! Now really DOUBT about their TRUE love for each other!
@joyce
It depends on how you think of it. Some may think she is smart while some may think what she is doing is shameful. Just like how Huang Xiaoming used his wedding for charity and some may regard it as a good thing,while others think he is just trying to draw attention and publicity.
I don’t have a very good feeling about how things are unfolding.
Maybe it’s all part of her plan – pay the guy to pretend marry her to promote her business then ‘divorce’ a while after. I don’t think that guy suits her, physical appearance and financially. She can find someone better looking. His hairline is receding already … going to be bald very soon.
@myxx biological clock is ticking fast. after getting married, quickly have a child. if the guy is not doing that well, it looks like she is the sole breadwinner, just like sonja kwok.
@janet72
There is nothing wrong with the girl being the breadwinner. It is strange how many are still in the traditional mindset that it must be the men that has to be the breadwinner.
@hetieshou Do you mind to be the breadwinner while yr hubby stays home?
@isay
If I made big bucks then I definitely would not mind my husband being a house husband as long he is ok with it. However these days, it is hard and difficult if not impossible in most cases to live on one income. Unless one of you made big bucks or is rich which sadly is not the case in many cases.
@hetieshou ok so which means your statement about nothing wrong for a woman to be the breadwinner comes with qualifications, that is, it’s nothing wrong in Myolie’s case since she’s making big bucks? That’s interesting. I’m of traditional mindset. I wouldn’t want a househusband. He has to earn his keep. Whether I’m making mega bucks is not the issue.
@janet72
Oh yeah, Sonia one…ahhhh….but then again, I think that’s the same situation. She’s in a end of 30’s right so it’s now or never kind of situation if she wants to have a kid. Whether he is rich or good looking I guess at that point she’s just ready for a family? oh well, you can’t blame them really. if she knows she wants to have a kid, really how many 10 years can you wait?
@myxx
Why does it have to be all about looks and money? What happened to the other more important factors like love and stuff? I personally do not think Myolie looks the greatest either while Phillip looks decent as well. Phillip already looks good enough in my opinion. His hairline is not receding nor is he balding but even it he was,if they love each other and all,then would that even matter?It is way more than just looks and money.
@hetieshou : Yup, with you. My take is Myolie is also overhyped on “looks”. No comments re: Phllip except he’s her chosen choice, and she seems really into him so good for her.
Receding hairline or whatever – really none of our business since we won’t be living with him.
Unfortunately, top priorities these days (you can even see it in comments here placing money as ‘VERY important’ regardless even if the dude is a utter douche) are really looks + money. Both unfortunately of which do NOT guarantee commitment or sincerity.
Those who married ‘chaebol’ or fu er dai (富二代) thinking they lucked out on a meal ticket for life … only to fight Ex for child custody, maintenace and money when yet another pretty face movies into his life.Or lead closet lives of misery (Lai Shui Yan 黎瑞恩anyone?)
@nomad822
Well said nomad! I just find it so sad that we now live in a world where looks and money seem to be everything. Many think if a girl marries a rich guy then they are set for life. Think again as we can see from all of those divorces and stuff. Therefore, it is always better for a girl to hold onto her career and marry for more important things besides just physical appearance and money.
Yes,Lai shui Yan is a good example of someone who married into a “Hao Men” so many thought she was set for life after giving birth to a son. But sadly,that was not the case. Gigi fu is another good example that married someone rich just to leave him after things get ugly. As we can all see,life is truly unpredictable.
@hetieshou
ohhhh…I remember that Gigi girl. haha
Talk about in sickness and health or for richer or poorer. haha That’s sick reality right there. She’s not that pretty either but kinda cute and I don’t know how the hubby looked but yes that’s some calculating move. In prison and she’s gone. lol… man…
@nomad822 vivian lai 黎瑞恩 is one sad case. has a son and daughter. who would have expected her rich husband to get involved with someone from mainland and refused to return to HK to even see his children.
@janet72
This is the singer that sings that one person has a dream song right? LOL…WTH happened to her? I don’t follow much news on the these so called singers/actresses who married rich men and then disappeared from the limelight? So rich hubby dumped her after 2 children? Holy, she was cute back in the days I remember. Lord! That’s sad.
@kiki Yes. Same person. Her husband has a mistress in China.. went from going home once a week to once a month!!… Scumbag… They are now divorced. It is sad as she has two small children.
@happybi
Lord, that’s why I said all these rich men are such pigs. Well, probably not all are but u know majority of them are. I hope she at least gets a huge settlement and such since she has small kids. Wow, really life is unexpected.
@kiki Remember reading that her father inlaw had to call his son back to HK as it got to the point where he wasn’t even coming home anymore. Not sure if she is getting a bit settlement as remember reading she didn’t want any $$ but I’m sure she got child support at least!
@happybi
Wow, that’s some love and backbone there. NO MONEY from the pig. haha lol..That’s good, it shows not all of them are gold diggers. Child support is different.
@kiki
I have been a fan of Vivian Lai for many years. From what I know about her, she always worked hard for her own money and never just lived off her ex husband. I had a strong feeling that she married for love because I remember her still working and even had her own clothing business after she got married. I remember watching her farewell concert back in 2002 and was sad but was happy for her because she was going to get married and was hopefully be happy for life. But sadly, who would have known that her husband would cheat on her? Life is very unpredictable.
“For Better or Worse, In Sickness or in Good Health”
That WAS what marriage and commitment USED to be about. These days – it’s for 1) money and 2) looks.
Business Transaction.
Gigi Lai Sui Yan = did NOT even lead a life of a tai-tai outside of that empty hollow title.
Apparently his (the cheena GoldLion brand which only tacky dated uncles wear) family was very tight-fisted and she had to work in the company; but without getting any wages, shares or title (ie it was all for show). Wasn’t it that the family didn’t want custody, but also didn’t want to dole out any maintenance or something for support of kids? Nasty situation anyway (ultimately the inlaws probably thought whoever their cheating son was with wld give them other substitute grandchildren anyway? That’s how coldblooded business families think = with heads, not hearts or sentiment).
Lai Sui Yan was the one who lost out on time and work experience, and was stuck having to support the kids after having parked her career aside to get married.
Ditto that cute baby faced girl from the Irene Wan/Loletta Lee era = same story.
In the case of Gigi Fu = reverse applies.
Of course it wasn’t for love, honey. I support you from afar (just as I am so touchy-feely and tear easily about dog causes too) while you’re in jail. But hey, I have to keep my options open too (you unselfishly understand right?) which is why I latched onto a younger than me 富二代. And he’s actually good looking this time round! My parents and I can’t be living on love (what’s that again ?!?) and fresh air – I will keep working on his parents although they don’t really like me, reputation older woman et al … but hey I am happy just being supported with material goodies and not looking for an official ‘Mrs’ status … (YET)!
Beyond oooohing and ahhhing saying “so lucky, husband got her a yacht, or a 10 carat diamond” … why not be an achieving independent woman, and trying to accomplish/earn it yourself? Who knows how miserable those folk are BEHIND the glamour of the yacht or what they put up with? All the charities they grace – for face. At the end of the day, how come they cannot cash in the yacht etc sometimes? = all registered under company name.
1) Unless a fly in anyone’s home wall, no one can really be able to tell how wonderful anyone’s life is. Being content with simple pleasures and joys is real happiness.
2) Those items allow for bragging rights, true. But IF anyone has to live off others’ envy and admiration just to feel good/happy WITHIN … they’re darn insecure wannabes to begin with.
3) Secure people know what they’re worth and how to validate themselves.
No one can REALLY know what goes on behind the facade of 10 carat Happily-Ever-Afters (life ain’t a K, T or HK Drama)!
Case in Pt: And this is one couple I always thought very much in love with each other = they always look so happy, and him into her until she passed on.Latest News which hasn’t made it on here yet:
Togi Gouw (Wu Zhong Yi) = husband of late Sima Yan + Summer Sun incident
(My 0.02) Whether he had this affair for 5 yrs behind Sima Yan’s back is really irrelevant. WHAT is already AMAZING is – that sobbing, distraught great husband from last Jan 2015 can find it in his heart to already have dated for 4 mths(since MAY! 2015), and hang out in Lan Kwai Fong.
Last heard – the family had to leave HK bec it had too many sad reminders. Arrived to live permanently in Vancouver, elder son heading to SFU. So what was the pt = so the dude could merrily go back to HK and start dating and clubbing … maybe without the kids knowing what he was up to?
Money + Looks = Commitment and Lifetime Sincerity? Equation which does not always compute. Don’t bank your life on it.
@nomad822
Just curious. How long should a widow/widower moan before he/she is allowed to move on?
As long as Togi Gouw did not cheat on Sima Yin while she’s alive (he denied it, so, I’ll give him the benefit of doubt), and treated her well, and loving her, that should be enough. What counts is how he treated her when she’s still alive. Him moving on after 4 months does not invalidate his distraught and sobbing during the time of her death.
Who knows, he might going back to dating and visiting Lan Kwai Fong because he need to fill up that empty space Sima Yin left behind in her death.
@kidd :
I couldn’t tell you how long appropriate mourning ‘should’ be since true – it varies from person to person … BUT:
– FOUR months and dating already just seems somewhat premature for such a long-standing marriage/outpouring of grief, no? My take anyways.
Psychologically, people generally don’t easily let go of their past history esp if the feelings ran long and deep. And this was a long deep-rooted relationship.
Unless he had already moved on emotionally while his first wife was ill for those 2 yrs and let go emotionally while doing the responsible obligatory-husband thing physically.
(I totally get that people in ‘casual’ 1-2 yr dating can make peace emotionally, and start dating new people again within 6 mths after a breakup).
And IF it’s merely a consolation thing to fill his emotional void … it’s selfish, esp for the other party.
Ok clubbing may be Togi Gouw’s escape outlet to numb and forget, desensitize himself to the pain of his wife’s loss… granted … I thought of that too. But he also has kids – responsibility as a parent to look out for them, and think of consequences. There are so many other positive ways to numb and forget … working harder for your kids, for one. Spending even more time with your kids and working harder to be both parents for a while while they adjust to the loss – as they’re greatly feeling their mom’s loss too (from all his first son’s postings always – you can tell how attached her eldest was to his mom). Afterall loss of mom aside, they also completely moved homes uproorting fr HK to Van.
The new situation just made me re-think this dude, is all. I used to visualize him a very stoic and strong, quiet type dude who was 200% in love and connected with his wife and family all these yrs – he even quit or took extended leave fr his career to care for her, during her prolonged 2 yr illness (and not many men do that – in fact they’d welcome work to avoid challenges or difficult situations which they feel emotionally overwhelmed with).
@nomad822
Life is truly unpredictable and things that look all glamorous and happy on the outside are not what they appear to be. I know some cases of people that I know in real life which is like that too.
I am very shocked to hear about the case of the late Sima Yan. I thought she was very happy and blissful until she passed away. Was her husband actually cheating on her? Or did he try to date again after she passed away? How long do you think any woman or man needs to wait before they can date and re-marry again after the passing of their spouse?My mom always thinks that you truly love your mate if you never remarry again. I think it varies like if you are older then it may not be the case. However,if you widowed at a young age then it may be a different story.
I totally agree with you about Vivian Lai. She honestly should not have completely given up her career just because she got married. In her case, she could have easily gotten a lot of help with her kids and all so she did not have to drop her career to help her in laws and raise the kids. That is why I always feel that a women needs to hold onto her career because it is like a security blanket for yourself and your kids in case something like a divorce or other unexpected events. Sadly, some do not think about that until it happens to them.
@hetieshou :
As above. There’s no bible to say what period of time, it varies fr person to person.
Maybe I am the oddball. Death in Jan … Dating again in May- Sept just seems premature to me if someone was just intensely grieving in Jan.
Feelings are not that quick to compartmentalize unless
1) you were a fairly clinical person to begin with
2) they didn’t run that deep
3) those feelings had already frozen at some pt, and the person was ready to move on
The natural processes of grieving – denial/anger/guilting and in retrospect/depression and acceptance … his acceptance is wayyyy quick is all I am saying.
It also does not compute if logically, his ability to date after 4 mths indicate that his acceptance (and mental moving on) had maybe alrdy happened some time back while his wife was ill, with the extreme grief at Sima Yan’s actual passing.
Women just need to find their own security and identity regardless. Not just riding on hubby’s coattails or being part of some famous family = that to me just says I am not proud of who I am, which is why I am always saying I am Mrs Famous so people can envy me.
The game of one-upmanship which is so prevalent in the chaebol and E ircles … it also stands from an insecure ego within, and a competitive need to prove my husband is as wealthy and loves me as much too with the latest limited edition Birkin,.
@myxx
Like I said think of it this way, if this Myolie girl wants to have children, its like now and let’s do it. I personally don’t think he looks just 40 cuz he looks older to me but that’s probably I am a biased w/ppl who has too much gel on their hair. LOL…I am so scared of ppl who are too sharp and gel on their hair??? LOL… but she’s not a looker either perhaps we got used to her but she’s not wow kind of girl either so looks wise I think they are ok. Of course, if ppl compare him to BOSCO, I am all BOSCO but hey that’s over and done with so what can she do? lol…
More power to her if she can get those sponsors. A very savvy move since she seems to welcome any publicity surrounding her business. Happy Wedding!
Myolie is smart! I think is normal for celebrities to take advantage of freebies as they do have lots of sponsors!
Sigh, seems like the HK reporters are determined to make Philip look as worthless as possible. There is no need to keep harping on Philip being not wealthy.
It’s smart move for them to use the resources they already have for their wedding (bridal pictorial, sponsored trip, grow from own shop). It’s not shameful for Myolie to wear a wedding gown from her own bridal studio business in her wedding. In fact, it’s smart business move.