HONG KONG, February 28 — Hera Chan, the 2018 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and a rising actress, is facing intense media scrutiny regarding her complex romantic life, following reports that her alleged cohabitation with fellow actor Jackson Lai may be in jeopardy. Local media, including East Week Magazine, recently reported a rift in the purported relationship between Chan and Lai, suggesting a close relationship between Chan and veteran actor Roger Kwok is adding tension, marking the latest iteration in a long series of high-profile dating rumors that have swirled around the star since her debut.
Chan, 28, who has earned the moniker “Goddess Collector” in local entertainment circles given her frequent pairings with popular male stars, was first linked to Lai last August, with reports claiming the two were secretly living together in the Sai Wan Ho district. However, recent coverage suggests Lai is growing uneasy, potentially due to Chan’s alleged closeness to Kwok, a decorated actor and former TVB star who recently departed the network.
A History of High-Profile Rumors
The speculation involving Kwok and Lai is merely the tip of the iceberg for Chan, whose dating life has consistently captivated the gossip columns. Over the past five years, she has been linked to at least six other well-known figures in the entertainment industry, often generating controversy or public fascination.
One notable rumor emerged in October 2020 when Chan allegedly grew close to actor Matthew Ho while filming the series The Unknown. Rumors suggested Ho’s attentive behavior on set—including a lengthy, unexplained departure from filming to accompany Chan—caused speculation that she had interfered with his relationship with actress Rebecca Zhu. Both Ho and Chan denied the romantic link, insisting they were just friends.
Further adding to the whirlwind, Chan was photographed in December 2020 entering a car purportedly belonging to Ian Chan of the boy band MIRROR. This sighting sparked rumors of secret dates and even cohabitation. Chan later clarified the encounter, stating she was merely purchasing a car from the singer. Ian’s manager also publicly denied the identity of the male companion in the vehicle.
A Pattern of Celebrity Connections
Chan’s public relationships and flirtations span various sectors of the industry:
- Dicky Cheung (2018): Before her pageant win, Chan dated singer Dicky Cheung. The relationship was publicly acknowledged by Chan during the competition, though they reportedly broke up that April so Chan could focus on her budding career.
- Alex Fong (2024): More recently, Chan has been linked to the celebrated 44-year-old actor and former swimmer, Alex Fong, after they appeared together as program guests. Gossip columns even suggested Fong was actively pursuing Chan, a claim bolstered by public comments from a feng shui master predicting a natural “marital match” between the pair.
- Arnold Kwok (2022): While co-starring as a couple in the drama The Beauty of War, Chan and actor Arnold Kwok developed a close friendship. This rapport was highlighted during a variety show where Chan prank-called Kwok, feigning intoxication and asking for a ride, to which the actor immediately tried to arrange help despite being unavailable.
- Law Tin Yu (2023): Sharing a common passion for photography, Chan and actor Law Tin Yu were seen frequently vacationing and attending events together, including a Hubert Wu concert. Their near-simultaneous posting of travel photos from Japan only fueled rumors that their shared interests had blossomed into a romance.
As Chan continues to climb the ranks of Hong Kong television, starring in high-profile projects, the intensity of the media’s focus on her personal life is unlikely to diminish. The ongoing speculation underscores the thin line between professional collaboration and personal entanglement in the highly scrutinized world of Cantonese-language entertainment. Industry observers note that while these persistent rumors create buzz, they also often overshadow the actress’s professional achievements.
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