Hong Kong (retired) actress Gigi Lai, 38, announced yesterday (Feb 6) that she has tied the knot with 52-year-old businessman husband.
Gigi didn’t share much about her actual wedding date, but the latest news suggested that the couple was already registered in September 2008, a month before Gigi announced her showbiz retirement.
Congratulations and have a happy marriage.
So typical. pretty actress (retired and slightly past her prime) goes and finds some older (graying around the temples) rich sugar-daddy businessman to keep her fed and clothed and living the highlife for the rest of her days. All the while he probably has a few young sweet mistresses on the side that he sees occasionally to keep him satisfied. Lol, same ol story.
Well, what other options do these artists have? It’s finding either a rich and young, or a rich and old… there’s no reason why she would want to choose a guy that’s not as well being than she already is, especially when she probably has plenty of options to choose from. Same old story, same old argument :)
To be fair to Mr Ma… he probably won Gigi’s heart fair and square. He was by her side when her brother was badly injured in a traffic accident, if there was someone else showing similar support back then, the story might be different now. Right place at the right time I guess… but it’s a win nonetheless.
Oh there’s always many options I guess. I remember Liz taylor married a carpenter and was with him quite some time. She could have married a rich guy in keeping with her lifestyle regardless of whether she needed his money or not.
But if Mr Ma was by Gigi’s side during her brother;s accident then that would certainly bode well for him in her heart. Was he already dating her before her brother’s accident? Were they already in love. I don’t know.
My only point was that so many former actresses and artists marry money to retain their former lifestyle. Maybe it’s not the case with her. I’m sure some just marry for love as well. Of course I wish the two of them well.
she looks really happy in the pic.
but gotta admit that the couple don’t match in terms of appearance.
i think her husband looks older than 52.
it feels awkward for me to look at the picture because i’m currently watching a tv series called “the gem of life” which is still airing in hk. in the series, gigi is coupled with moses chan, and many audience say that this onscreen couple looks really good together.
but anyway, i bet some hk people are at least a bit disappointed by this…including her fans.
they look like a father-daughter tandem…
they do look like father-daughter. maybe because the husband look a bit older than his age, while gigi a lot younger.. making the gap looking more than it should be. but good for her, hope they can enjoy their new life.
i think Gigi sufferred alot in life, there is a saying all men are cheaters. if you can choose why not choose a rich cheater than to suffer being poor. all men are the same.
I admit she is way too pretty for him but if love cannot make her happy, maybe money will make her happy. you can only choose one in life.
OMG!!! WTF?!!!! I can’t believe this crap!!! How can GIGI, the GODDESS, married to that old dude??? look more like her dad than husband!!!!!!! I’m sorry but Gigi is NO LONGER my favorite actress after i found out about this!!!
I think people are over-reacting about Gigi marrying a millionaire. Some say she lied, some said she’s a slut, some even said she’s fake. But to me, I felt like a celebrity is human after all, they want the same comfort and love as everyone else. And I’m sorry, but to dislike Gigi for who she chose as a husband is very immature. It’s her life and I’m glad she kept it a secret, because what would have happened if it was leaked years before? It could’ve broken them up due to tabloids and gossips. I support Gigi and it really doesn’t matter if he’s older and doesn’t look good. She has grown out of that stage where she needed a handsome man, now Gigi is approaching 40, she needs a stable and loving husband. Who knows if he does have side mistresses or not, but the point is, it’s her life and her decision. I think she deserves a good man and I’m sure Gigi is true to her words of marrying for love. She has worked since 14 and I can’t imagine entering showbiz at 14 and never finishing school or getting a chance to do anything else except handle your family’s finances. I currently do that and I can only imagine starting at 14 like she did. I truly wish them the best and happiness.
What ever reason she married this guy is only be known to herself and God.
However, if she came out and said that she chose to retire and marry this guy because she like to be with him, care and love, etc rather than making excuses for herself.
Something like retirement because of the need to take care of her brother, bah, bah, bah.
This is because one has to be honest to oneself. If you cannot be honest to yourself, how do you expect the other people be respectful to you.
Also, if she got married in September 2008; why not to tell the truth but lied with the excuse of taking care of her brother.
More puzzle is the fact that she came out and broadcast to the world in February 2009 that she had married to this guy.
Apparently, a four months away from the limelight is torture enough for her; so she wants the spot light again.
Why Gigi dont give a chance to Moses ?! :-P
Moose, what moose.
The Canadian moose, it is a big cow.
Give someone a chance, provided that someone has more money; then yes.
Gigi does look really happy in this picture but i am really surprised that she is retiring because she did so good in the gem of life. At first when i looked at the picture i thought the guy was her father. But when i read the article i realize that the guy is her husband.
Gigi cant be with moses because he is with Bernice.
I love Gigi Lai. She is the sweetest, sexiest, prettiest and the most beautiful tvb actress but I can’t accept the fact she married the old man. She has so many choices. She should have chosen Julian Hui rather than this old man.
There’s no doubt that Gigi Lai has a baby face and she’s indeed a very beautiful actress with flawless skin.
I personally feel that these days TVB has a lot of newcomers like Linda Chung but none of them looks as good as Gigi Lai, Linda Chung looks much older than her age in Gem of Life.
As for Gigi Lai’s marriage to Mr Ma, whether or not she married Mr Ma for love or money only she knows best, well, sometimes we just can’t blame them if they married for money. We just wish them happiness and good health.
I hope Gigi Lai will appear once in a while in tv though.
All my best wishes goes to Gigi Lai.
Seriously, this is why man always look down on woman.
You must be kidding if you think is true love. Fairy Tales don’t exist. AND Even if it is ever real everyone knows he is not a prince.
Prince, my ass.
He is a drug scam back.
Wow, people can be so hateful. I really don’t think people should judge a person if they married for love or money. What would you people do if a guy/girl with lots of money came to your door to propose? Would you turn him/her away? Chances of turning that rich person away is slim, but I do believe in true love. I’m sure many of us have had the chance to date a rich person, but you decided to pick a person w/ common interests instead. I know I have and I know I made a good choice. And I don’t think it’s such a big deal w/ Gigi marrying Mr. Ma who isn’t handsome and good-looking like Leon Lai or Aaron Kwok and just fyi, those male stars are dating ladies who are 14-15 years younger. I don’t see people complaining. I would rather our ladies pick wisely and choose a person that can care for you instead of an immature, idiotic, young and good-looking guys who don’t do crap w/ their lives except wreak havoc and ask mommy & daddy for money.
She’s beautiful and he’s talented. That’s really perfect. I wish people would not judge negatively about others if you’re not in their shoes. Yall should be happy for them.
cole on February 7th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
So typical. pretty actress (retired and slightly past her prime) goes and finds some older (graying around the temples) rich sugar-daddy businessman to keep her fed and clothed and living the highlife for the rest of her days. All the while he probably has a few young sweet mistresses on the side that he sees occasionally to keep him satisfied. Lol, same ol story.
Cole, i have to give you thumbs up for saying it so well with a hint of humor. i might repost your comment elsewhere since its so good and hits the bullseye. I will of course give you credit and hope you do not mind me reposting your comment.
i saw somebody said she should’ve chose julian hui. No way, i think Julian and Michelle match waaayyyy more that Julian and Gigi. Its probably true that Gigi chose this dude because she knows that the young better looking millionaires will not love her entirely neither will they remain faithful(that is extremely hard for them). She’s a smart girl, choosing old guy&forever love instead young guy&temporary love. I hope she comes back to the entertainment cirlce as i really like hearing about her drama with other actresses lol.
guys who cares of gigi married an old man. At least she is happy for what ever reasons it is. Maybe it is because of her brother who knows? I’ll still support gigi till the very end even if she is married to this old man. ehhh.. ohh well.
gigi lai just wants a money only
fucking hell can’t imagine gigi lai married but i can sure she just love the money than her husband
Hi Everyone,
Please give GIGI LAI a chance. She has been through a lot, started working at 14 to support a family, now almost 40, she still has to support a disabled/invalid brother.
She deserves to have a wealthy man to take care of her.
Gigi is a very loving daughter and sister. She takes her family responsibilities seriously. She supports her brother when he was in medical school.
How many woman this day and age do what she did.
Just because her husband is old doesn’t mean that he is bad.
Everyone will grow old some day, it is a matter sooner or later.
PLEASE BE KIND. I am not a GIGI LAI fan. I am just a bystander who happen to read comments here. I just want to be unbiased.
Probably, one day you may end up marrying a rich old guy yourself if terrible/unfortunate/tragic things happen to your family members.
By the way, gigi did not say she is retiring because she wants to take care of her brother. She said she wants to spend more time with her family – which could include taking care of her brother, her parents, her husband and now her child.
Must we always marry someone who’s compatible in terms of age, social standing and looks? And if we do that, that’ll be true love? Who knows, maybe people are saying that you aren’t compatible with your other half behind your back? That you’re uglier or of worse character?
I’d love to share this quote from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (the short story, not the movie).
————-
“I like men of your age,” Hildegarde told him. “Young boys are so idiotic. They tell me how much champagne they drink at college, and how much money they lose playing cards. Men of your age know how to appreciate women.”
Benjamin felt himself on the verge of a proposal—with an effort he choked back the impulse. “You’re just the romantic age,” she continued—“fifty. Twenty-five is too wordly-wise; thirty is apt to be pale from overwork; forty is the age of long stories that take a whole cigar to tell; sixty is—oh, sixty is too near seventy; but fifty is the mellow age. I love fifty.”
“I’ve always said,” went on Hildegarde, “that I’d rather marry a man of fifty and be taken care of than many a man of thirty and take care of him.”
————-
This really reminded me of her. I believe she is not marrying him because of his money. She just wants someone to love her. Furthermore, Gigi’s already 38! She’s not young anymore, women this age probably want to just settle down and have a family.
I wish her all the best in life. God bless her. Will forever support her.
Interesting stuff Unknown… and spot on :)
He looks like her dad tbh.
She looks happy and he looks like a kind guy but THEY DO NOT MATCH AT ALL.
Gigi’s pretty but I always knew in the back of my mind she was conniving and willing to do anything for appearance and money and good looks. You know, I’m just surprised she didn’t pick a better looked guy…
I’m willing to swallow my words in future, but cmon, from the picture.. it’s what we’re all thinking!!
I support her. Love is not relly about looks or money, it’s about the heart.
I completely disagree with any1 who says she’s a golddigger.
She could hav chosen any1 young and rich to be her husband, she’s so beautiful, who doesnt want her??
But instead she chose someone who isnt very good-looking. Im sure he did somethin to win her heart. Heard that she is pregnant too. Wish her luck, will love her forever!!!
I support her too !
i love her a lot – as in a biggest, huge fan ~
i really wish she didn’t leave but it for her happiness and life in the future…
and i reckon she married to a old man not for money but love <3
so WISH YOU LUCK GIGI LAI !
hopefully i will see you one day (my dream) and wishing i could contract you !
tehehe
xox love you forever && remember you ~
Gigi Lai – pretty, sexy, awesome, nice !
love you always && forever no matter what happens !
my biggest actress FAN!! XOX
(L)(L)(L) love love love
++++ love your songs tooo !
never stop listening to them – never !
xox
love you my biggest fan (: (cough cough – i am not Lisbon)
hi gigi ,
i would like to wish u all the best and have a wonderful life in your future .
OMG,that guy is so dumb(senile dementia maybe?)!Can’t he realise that Gigi only wants him for his money!-.-And that “his” baby(Gigi is pregnant) belongs to another guy?I don’t know who because Gigi is so damn promiscuous!
another pure case of gigi wanting a sugar daddy……… like come on… a girl like her marrying someone older and someone who is disabled? (no offence to disabled communities), but yea. her lust for money is just sickening.
um, do you guys personally know gigi? i doubt it so you guys should calm down and stop trashing her. i get this feeling you’re all just jealous cause none of you can snag a millionaire.
i love gigi, i support u, whatever wat happen i always by ur side, hope u always happy with ur husband.
Old, still strong. so was the saying goes… after all, he is a man of wealth and care little whether she truely love him or his money. he just need somebody to take care of him every night, the younger they are the better it will get. And beside, why marry someone your own age, marry someone younger then you is after all the status quo…