On the occasion of Chow’s 63rd birthday, Cecilia Cheung crafted a touching video message complete with a birthday cake, warm wishes, and nostalgic clips from their iconic film King of Comedy—the very project that catapulted her to stardom at just 19 years old.
Known fondly as one of Chow’s “Sing Girls,” Cheung has maintained a close relationship with the King of Comedy director for over 26 years. In her birthday tribute, she recreated classic lines from his films and expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying she never forgets his birthday and hopes he enjoys every moment of his special day.
This gesture stands out even more considering the rocky relationships many of Chow’s other muses, like Kitty Zhang and Eva Huang, have had with him over the years. Unlike them, Cecilia Cheung has consistently supported Chow—turning down lucrative offers to prioritize projects with him, contributing vocally to the theme song of CJ7, and even helping promote The New King of Comedy in 2019 by handling voiceover work.
According to Hong Kong media outlet QQ, this enduring loyalty may be why Stephen Chow has named Cecilia Cheung in his will, which reportedly includes assets totaling $300 million USD. Without a spouse or children, Chow is said to be leaving the majority of his estate to family and a few trusted colleagues—including Cheung and young actress Xu Jiao, who is also considered his goddaughter.
Netizens joked that Chow might be fulfilling his famous film line, “I’ll take care of you,” in real life. The news only adds to Cheung’s legacy as not just a muse, but a true confidante to one of Asia’s most influential comedy icons.
The Cecilia Cheung and Stephen Chow inheritance story continues to warm hearts, showing that lasting loyalty in the entertainment world still pays off—emotionally and materially.
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