Flash Marriage for Lai Chi after Fresh Retirement? Media reports say Hong Kong actress Gigi Lai will marry a 52-year-old millionaire next month, following her abrupt retreat from showbiz in late October. Mr Ma Tingqiang. [File Photo: sina.com.cn] Lai Chi. [File Photo: sina.com.cn] This undated photo shows Hong Kong actress Gigi Lai Chi visiting her brother who had received an operation in the year 2007. [Photo: Xinhuanet.com/TUNGSTAR] Media reports say Hong Kong actress Gigi Lai Chi will marry a 52-year-old millionaire next month, following her abrupt retreat from showbiz in late October. A report published on Sina.com Thursday said Lai Chi, 37, is planning a wedding to Ma Tingqiang, a disabled businessman, in Australia on February 22. Lai Chi's father did not deny the information, but hinted people will soon hear details. Is this another "flash marriage" common among people in the entertainment industry? Hong Kong's Next Magazine disclosed that the actress has been quietly dating Ma Tingqiang for about six years. Lai Chi announced her retirement from show business shortly after the release of her latest work, 'The Gem of Life,' on October 20. Fans were told the actress had to look after the business of her brother, Lai Ying, who is in poor condition after a car accident. Reportedly, Lai Chi felt stressed out with filming, looking after her brother, and running his business at the same time. It was Ma Tingqiang who lent Lai Chi a warm hand and helped her through the tough period. Media reports say that, as Ma has difficulty moving, the wedding proceedings will be simplified and only relatives will be invited to the celebration. Sources say the actress is busy preparing her dowry. Lai Chi has not yet confirmed the information.
I dunno about them dating for 6 years, but maybe it's because she needs the money (from her husband) to take care of her brother. Just a guess.
15 years is not enough to be a dad, thats like having sex in 9th grade =D, i know it happens, but im pretty sure not common in China eh compare to the US but hey i agree, Gigi probably needed the money for her brother
Oh wow .. I am not sure what to say .. what a shocker. She speaks like someone with brain but at the end of the day, it's all about the $$$. Unless she doesn't plan to take this marriage seriously, I think she think it over. I am sure she can do better than that.
ewww...lets hope this is not trueeee... im trying to force the thought out of my brains.... EWWWWWWWWWWWw he looks OLD
the rumor's been going on for months... i'm not surprised... but i still think she could've found a better looking millionaire... oh well... maybe he's really nice to her... i'm happy that she found someone she can lean on no matter wot he looks like...
She must have learnt something from "Gem of Life" To calculate everything from a business prospective. And neglect all the feelings.
awwww... u dunno wot feelings she have towards this guy... he mite treat her very well... her first bf wasn't atractive either... n wasn't that wealthy... n he was married... at least this one isn't...
ugh omg gigi can do so much better lols no offence but appearance wise this guy looks like he can be her dad but damn... shez such a pretty girl going to waste even if that guy was flithy rich... i hope this rumour is not true! haha
