Former golden-hour drama star Ady An has shocked the public with her latest appearance visibly swollen-faced and gaunt following her husband’s imprisonment. The once-celebrated Taiwanese actress, known for her elegance and bright smile, now looks almost unrecognizable, sparking waves of sympathy across social media.
Ady An’s downfall began after her husband, Levo Chen, a real estate tycoon and casino mogul in Macau, was arrested on January 29, 2022, for serious financial crimes. In April 2023, Levo Chen was sentenced to 14 years in prison for 83 charges, including money laundering, running illegal gambling businesses, and leading an organized crime group. He was also fined USD 90 million. After appealing, his sentence was slightly reduced to 13 years.
The shocking scandal ended Ady An’s once-glittering career. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber star deleted all family photos, withdrew from showbiz, and moved back to her parents’ home in Taiwan with her two children.
On October 9, 2025, paparazzi captured rare photos of the actress dining out with her family in Taipei. Her frail appearance pale, swollen-faced, and visibly aged stunned fans who could hardly recognize the once-gorgeous “princess of Taiwanese entertainment.” Witnesses described her as “thin to the bone, with lifeless eyes and tired skin.”
“No one could believe this was Ady An the same top beauty who once captivated Asia, ” netizens commented.
Ady An’s tragic situation has drawn deep sympathy. Since her husband’s arrest, she has reportedly been struggling both financially and emotionally. Apart from caring for her two children alone, she is also allegedly burdened by her husband’s debt of 1.6 billion RMB (over USD 220 million).
The actress, who once lived like royalty, has now retreated into a quiet, reclusive life. Reports claim she has cut all contact with her husband and his family and has not visited him in prison for nearly three years. Although she reportedly filed for divorce, the process remains incomplete due to complex financial entanglements.
Born into a wealthy and powerful family, Ady An was once dubbed “Taiwan’s showbiz princess.” Her father was a successful businessman, and her grandparents were influential figures in Taipei. Despite her privileged background, Ady An pursued acting out of pure passion, starring in hit dramas like Chinese Paladin, Autumn’s Concerto, Snowy Mountain Flying Fox, and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre.
Her 2017 marriage to Levo Chen was once seen as a fairy-tale union. The billionaire reportedly treated her like royalty, showering her with gifts and luxury — until his empire crumbled.
Now, the former “goddess of C-entertainment” lives a drastically different life. Her story has become a sobering reflection of how fame, wealth, and love can vanish overnight.
Sources: K14
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