Jacqueline Wong and Andy Hui: the aftermath of their cheating scandal

Andy Hui and Jacqueline Wong cheated on their famous partners in an affair that became a big scandal in 2019.

Where are they now in 2023?

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Andy Hui Chi-on is considered one of Cantopop’s most famous singers and actors. Born in Hong Kong in 1967, he has many popular Cantonese and Mandarin songs under his name.

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Andy Hui first came into the public eye when he participated and won first runner-up to Hong Kong’s fifth Annual New Talent Singing Awards held in 1986. With his newfound fame, he was offered his first music contract and this kickstarted his career in the same year.

Since then, his music career has taken off and he has consistently won music awards as the most ‘Favourite Male Singer’.

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Andy Hui received a big boost in his career and public recognition in 2004 when Alan Tam named him as one of Hong Kong’s ‘New Four Heavenly Kings’ together with Edmond Leung, Hacken Lee, and Leo Ku.

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Some of his biggest hits include ‘Do You Really Have Me In Your Heart’, ‘Who Else Can I Love’, ‘You Are Irreplaceable’ and ‘Everything Will Pass’.

Andy Hui was recognized as one of ‘Ten Outstanding Young Persons’ in 2005 for his work in music and film. He was awarded this accolade as an appreciation for his commitment to the community.

In the 2006 TVB Anniversary Awards, he was nominated as ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Favourite Male’ for his role in the TVB drama ‘To Grow with Love’. Similarly in the 42nd Golden Bell Awards in 2007, he was nominated as ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for his role in the Taiwanese drama ‘Silence’.

According to AsiaOne, Sammi Cheng, Hong Kong’s “Cantopop Queen”, married Andy Hui in November 2013.

It is speculated that the pair have been in an on-and-off relationship for more than two decades since they were first linked together in 1991.

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Jacqueline Wong Sum-wing is an American-born Hong Kong-Canadian actress and television host. She is best known as an artiste under TVB.

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Jacqueline Wong was born in 1989 in New York City. The youngest of four siblings, her family relocated to Vancouver, Canada, when she was 7 years old. She has a Master of Business Administration from the University of British Columbia.

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Jacqueline Wong participated in Miss Hong Kong 2012 and won first runner-up. In 2013, she competed for Hong Kong in Miss World 2013 and achieved top 12 placing overall.

Like many Hong Kong actresses before her, Jacqueline Wong was offered a contract with TVB. This began her career as an actress in the acting industry.

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She is best known for starring in the dramas ‘Deep in the Realm of Conscience’, ‘Provocateur’ and ‘Inspector Gourmet’.

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According to AsiaOne, Andy Hui was caught cheating on Sammi Cheng together with Jacqueline Wong in the back of a taxi in 2019.

The report states that the entire incident was captured in a 16-minute dashcam footage in the vehicle, clearly showing Jacqueline Wong flirting with Andy Hui and making advances on him.

The video was leaked to the press by the cabbie, who profited from the video leak.

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In the aftermath of the cheating scandal between him and Jacqueline Wong, Andy Hui held a press conference admitting to the affair. He publicly bowed and apologized to his wife, Sammi Cheng, as well as his family, friends, and fans.

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According to The Straits Times, Andy also announced that he would be putting all his work activities on hold until he returns to the ‘right path’. He reportedly had to cancel his concerts after his sponsors pulled out of the deal following the scandal.

According to The Straits Times, Sammi Cheng broke her silence on her husband’s affair 2 days after the incident and forgave him. She noted the cheating scandal as “an important lesson in our marriage” and showed her support for him.

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In an Instagram post she uploaded, she said that she held hands with her husband and prayed together with him, hoping that the calm would return after the storm. She also accompanied the post with a picture of a biblical quote on love and faith, showing that she stood in solidarity with him.

Read the entire story about Sammi Cheng here

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Immediately after the cheating scandal broke, TVB announced that actress Roxanne Tong would be replacing Jacqueline Wong in her role in the television series ‘Forensic Heroes IV’, The Straits Times reported. The reshoot was said to cost the television broadcaster more than HK$10 million.

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The station reportedly also shelved other drama productions that Jacqueline is involved in due to negative public backlash. These dramas include ‘The Offliners’, ‘Handmaidens United’ and ‘Finding Her Voice’.

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According to 8 Days magazine, public sentiment towards Jacqueline was so bad that they were not even willing to hear her voice on the theme song for the TV series ‘Come Home Love: Lo and Behold’. Thus, it was quickly replaced by another song.

According to 8 Days magazine, Kenneth Ma broke up with Jacqueline Wong in the summer of that year – months after refusing to comment on their relationship. Although he was angry at her over the incident initially, all he wanted for her now was for the public to give her some space and time to make amends.

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Interestingly, shortly a year after the scandal, Kenneth Ma announced that he was dating Roxanne Tong – the actress who replaced Jacqueline Wong on ‘Forensic Heroes IV’ and is said to be the latter’s good friend, The Straits Times reported.

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Kenneth Ma has constantly been asked by the press when he would marry Roxanne Tong since the two started dating in 2020. In early 2023, the couple indicated that they would probably be tying the knot!

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Other than getting Jacqueline Wong's role, Roxanne Tong has also gotten her man -- officially! Kenneth Ma and Roxanne Tong are now officially husband and wife after tying the knot on December 15 in Koh Samui, Thailand, HK01 reports.

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In the aftermath of the cheating scandal, Jacqueline Wong was reported to have taken an eight-month hiatus overseas in Los Angeles where she attended acting and directing classes, The Straits Times reports.

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8 Days magazine reported that Jacqueline Wong was threatened to get fired from TVB. That decision was reportedly made after her last two dramas, ‘Handmaidens United’ and ‘Finding Her Voice,’ received low ratings and negative reviews.

Jacqueline Wong was eventually let go with a "career freeze" in 2022, effectively ending their decade-long working relationship.

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Jacqueline Wong decided to leave the acting scene altogether. According to an update by '8days,' it appears that she will be transitioning into a career as a singer with the release of the music video for her newest single, titled 'Crown Me'

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According to The Straits Times, Jacqueline Wong also began a new chapter in her life in October 2023 when she tied the knot. Jacqueline Wong has married Lai Man Wang, and she has moved on from her past.

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Given that Jacqueline Wong has moved on, Andy Hui seems to have too. The Straits Times reports that he began to make a music comeback in April 2023, years after his scandal, and has been performing in several concerts since.

Despite songs in his newly released album being related to the events that happened in 2019 with titles such as 'Reconciling with Myself', Andy Hui declined to comment on anything or anyone related to the 2019 scandal when interviewed.

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An HK01 interview with Andy Hui on December 17 showed the singer responding, "I won't talk about that!" when asked about his thoughts on Jacqueline Wong's marriage.

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Regardless, netizens have commented on the disproportionate responses each party in the scandal has faced in the aftermath of the scandal. Business Insider once noted that while Jacqueline Wong's career ended up in shambles, Andy Hui's remains unfazed in the aftermath...

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