Actor Cheung Kam-ching Confirms Divorce from Zhang Yan After 22-Year Marriage
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Summary
Hong Kong actor Cheung Kam-ching has publicly confirmed his divorce from mainland actress Zhang Yan, bringing to an end a 22-year marriage that began in 2004. The announcement came during his appearance at the opening ceremony of the "Drama Master Chung King-fai Memorial Exhibition" at the Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon Cultural District on Saturday .
Key Points
- Cheung Kam-ching appeared at the Xiqu Centre on September 5 to attend the opening of the Chung King-fai memorial exhibition
- The actor confirmed his divorce from Zhang Yan, stating the marriage ended a few years ago due to value differences
- The couple met in 1996 in Shanghai while filming "Walking Around China," began dating in 2001, and married in Hong Kong in 2004
- They have one daughter, Cheung Kang-mang, who is currently studying at university in New Zealand
- When pressed by reporters about the details of his divorce, Cheung responded with a dismissive "Is that any of your business?"
Why It Matters
Cheung's public confirmation of his divorce highlights how high-profile cross-border marriages in the entertainment industry often face unique pressures from differing lifestyles and values. The couple's choice to keep their separation private until now reflects a growing trend among Hong Kong celebrities to shield their families from media scrutiny.
Cheung's public confirmation of his divorce highlights how high-profile cross-border marriages in the entertainment industry often face unique pressures from differing lifestyles and values. The couple's choice to keep their separation private until now reflects a growing trend among Hong Kong celebrities to shield their families from media scrutiny.