Carlos Chan and Shiga Lin’s extravagant Hong Kong wedding: the showbiz power couple had their nuptials at Rosewood hotel, with A-listers Leo Ku, Yoyo Chen and Vincy Chan in attendance
Carlos Chan and Shiga Lin are married!
The showbiz power couple, who have been dating for three years, clearly spared no expense for the extravagant event. According to The Star, they shelled out a whopping US$380,000 (HK$3 million) for their big day. What’s more, the lovers brought out a sparkling three-carat diamond engagement ring and wedding band after saying their vows, per Hype Malaysia.
They invited plenty of A-listers, including Yoyo Chen, Leo Ku, Vincy Chan, and many others, reported Mingpao.
Here’s everything you need to know about the blowout nuptials.
Carlos Chan and Shiga Lin’s fairy tale wedding
As seen in photos posted by guests, the wedding ceremony saw a beautiful blend of traditional and modern elements. According to Sin Chew, in the morning, the couple followed traditional Chinese customs, which included a tea ceremony. Later in the day, the couple had a modern-style ceremony that was hosted by Hong Kong actor Bob Lam.
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The couple had not one, but three different sets of wedding attire, ranging from traditional Chinese clothing for the tea ceremony to more modern Western-style outfits later in the day.
Lin, 34, looked stunning in her low-cut wedding gown and diamond jewellery, which reportedly amounted to about US$1.3 million (HK$10 million), according to Hong Kong media. Her dashing TVB star husband looked equally dapper in his black tuxedo and trousers.
One of the highlights from the lovebirds’ nuptials came when Chan, 36, surprised his bride performing the song “Gotta Be With You”. However, he became so overwhelmed with emotions that he choked up and went off beat while singing, as reported by Hong Kong media.
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Afterwards, the happy bride appeared on stage with a bouquet and the trio shared a sweet moment of joy and happiness.
Star-studded guest list
The couple was surrounded by their loved ones during the special occasion.
The star-studded soirée was attended by Malaysian singer Gin Lee, Hong Kong actress Mani Fok, Polly Lau, Zoie Tam and TVB star Tony Hung. Meanwhile, Lin was joined by celebrity bridesmaids Yoyo Chen, Inez Leong and Christy Lai, while Chan was accompanied by his groomsmen, Chu Pak-hong and Kaki Sham, per The Star.
During the wedding ceremony, a funny moment occurred when the bride threw her bouquet of flowers backwards and it landed unexpectedly in the hands of Hong Kong-Singaporean Cantopop singer Vincy Chan.
Vincy later shared the hilarious experience on Instagram, thanking everyone for their courteous behaviour and jokingly expressing gratitude for the accurate throw.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong model Angus Yeung took to social media after the wedding to share a photo of himself and singer Kenny Jr posing with the groom, writing, “So happy for you, Carlos!”
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One of Lin’s bridesmaids also clarified on social media that the US$165,000 (HK$1.3 million) red packet the group was rumoured to have received, was actually US$1,650 (HK$13,000). This amount was chosen because it represents a lifetime of love, per Malaysia’s Hype.
Their pre-wedding photos
Before their big day, the couple surprised their fans when their pre-wedding photos surfaced on social media.
Lin also shared the same photo, captioning it: “It is not easy to find someone who can count the stars with me and watch anime by my side, but I have found him.” Aww!
Honeymoon and happily ever after
After their wedding ceremony, the couple revealed to the press that they plan to honeymoon in Europe and watch a football match together.
Initially, it was reported that Chan intended to take a three-month sabbatical after the wedding, but he later updated fans that he would be returning to work after just one week, according to Malaysia’s Hype.
Meanwhile, when he was further asked about having children, the newlywed expressed his desire to have as many children as possible – but also acknowledged that it is ultimately up to fate. He jokingly said, per The Star, “I want to have as many kids as possible. If I can, I want a whole soccer team.”
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The couple reportedly first crossed paths while working together in the 2019 travel show 12 Summers and were spotted by the media on several dates afterwards. They announced their engagement in June 2022.
Chan told the press that the most memorable moment at the wedding was when they read their vows. “In my oath, I said though no one can understand her Chinese and I can’t speak English, no matter what she says, I will listen to her,” he said.
- On April 24, TVB actor Carlos Chan married singer Shiga Lin in a lavish wedding at Rosewood Hong Kong – Lin also gave US$1,650 in red packets to her bridesmaids Yoyo Chen, Inez Leong and Christy Lai
- The couple, who met on the set of 12 Summers, invited guests like Kaki Sham and Gin Lee, and Chan even sang a rendition of Leslie Cheung’s ‘In the Sentimental Past’ to his new bride