Charles Heung’s (向華強) immediate family is one of the most influential families in Hong Kong’s television and film industry, with him, his wife and his son all being renowned actors and producers. However, is the family facing financial difficulties despite their status?
Recently, rumours have been circulating online that Charles, his wife Tiffany Chen (陈岚), and their son Jacky (向佐) are facing financial issues. The rumours stemmed from earlier reports that MGM China sued Jacky for failing to repay his HK$1.4 million (approximately RM757,000) loan debt. However, the hotel clarified the allegations, saying that the star has paid back the amount to their Macau casino.
Despite the clarifications, the bankruptcy rumours persist. Many also questioned Tiffany’s recent surge in livestreams for e-commerce platforms and online courses, arguing that she’s trying to sell her products to make more money to support her family. However, netizens defended the film producer, saying her livestreams and online courses are to capitalise on current market trends and don’t reflect the family’s financial situation.
The Heung family has since responded to the rumours, refuting the bankruptcy allegations. In a recent video, Tiffany emphasised that her assets, including her jewellery and real estate, are still intact and that she still has over 1,000 employees working in her company. Jacky would later repost the clip on his Weibo, with the caption, “People will always have something to say, whether it’s good or bad. But those who say it should have some bottom line.”
It’s worth noting that the Heung family owns several businesses and invests in real estate. Charles and Tiffany also own a luxury home in Kowloon Tong and have a reported total asset value of over HK$10 billion (approximately RM5.4 billion). As for Tiffany, the film producer reportedly makes millions of dollars from selling her online course, which is designed to help people improve their social skills and manage their professional relationships.
It doesn’t appear that the Heung family is actually facing any financial trouble, but what are your thoughts on this? Do you think the influential figures in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry may be approaching bankruptcy?
Sources: Oriental Daily, Yahoo! News TW, Weibo
