HONG KONG — As former Miss Hong Kong winner Lisa-Marie Tse recently celebrated finding a new partner, marking a successful “exit from the pool” after expressing hopes to be coupled by 2025, several other prominent pageant queens continue to defy conventional expectations by thriving in celebrated singlehood, according to the latest coverage in East Week Magazine. These highly eligible celebrities—including Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Sharon Luk Sze-wan, and Monica Chan Fat-yung—demonstrate that for successful women in the entertainment industry, romantic partnership is often secondary to personal fulfillment and career ambition.
While Tse’s public display of affection with her new beau signals a traditional achievement, the contentment of these high-profile single stars challenges the narrative that beauty, wealth, and fame must culminate in marriage.
Cheung Ho-yee Prioritizes Independent Life
Former TVB leading actress Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, 56, remains a subject of intense media focus despite reducing her workload. Recently sharing images of a relaxed, independent trip to Xinjiang on social media, Cheung projects an enviable, unfettered lifestyle.
Rumors have consistently surrounded Cheung’s romantic life, most notably suggesting she has twice declined marriage proposals from billionaires and even inherited a substantial fortune. Though she has never confirmed these claims, her colorful life—filled with hiking, badminton with friends, and the establishment of her own talent agency in mainland China—underscores that her fulfillment is self-driven. Residing in a secluded house in Yuen Long, Cheung’s success suggests love is an optional accessory, not a necessity.
Sharon Luk Focuses on Empire Building
Sharon Luk Sze-wan, 44, a former Miss Hong Kong first runner-up, has successfully transitioned from acting to becoming a formidable businesswoman. She manages her own lingerie and skincare lines and serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Hong Kong Women Entrepreneurs General Association of the Greater Bay Area—a testament to her commercial acumen.
Despite past romantic setbacks, including substantial debt due to a former partner, Luk remains optimistic about love. While admitting occasional loneliness, she recently detailed her ideal partner traits, emphasizing internal qualities over appearance. Luk stated she is unconcerned with physical attributes like weight, hair loss, or height, valuing humor and, crucially, filial piety above all else. Her flourishing business career validates the principle that a woman’s worth is not defined by her romantic status.
Monica Chan Finds Joy in Family
Monica Chan Fat-yung, 58, the 1989 Miss Hong Kong winner, has chosen to prioritize family after a decade of singlehood following several highly publicized, short-lived romances, including those with businessman Ni Zhen and alleged “oil tycoon” Zhu Ming.
Chan, lauded as one of the most beautiful short-haired Miss Hong Kong winners, has redirected her focus toward her aging father. Known within the industry for her filial devotion, she frequently travels globally with her father, who is nearly 90, cherishing their time together. Still active in the public eye—most recently serving as a judge for the Miss Hong Kong pageant—Chan demonstrates that for her, the enduring bond of kinship provides a far more stable and meaningful companionship than transient romantic love.
These stars, each highly successful and independent, illustrate a shifting paradigm in celebrity culture, where the traditional quest for a partner is increasingly balanced by the inherent rewards of autonomy, career success, and chosen family ties.
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