Selina of legendary girl group S.H.E is often regarded as one of the most tragic figures in Chinese entertainment. Once celebrated as a youthful icon for generations born in the 1980s and 1990s alongside fellow members Hebe Tien and Ella Chen, Selina’s life changed forever after a horrific on-set accident that left her with lifelong physical and emotional scars.
In October 2010, Selina and actor Yu Haoming were seriously injured in a fire accident while filming “I Have a Date with Spring” in Shanghai, China. A prop malfunction reportedly triggered a massive explosion, turning the set into an uncontrollable sea of flames within seconds.
The tragedy left Selina with third-degree burns covering 54% of her body. At the time, reports stated her survival rate had dropped to only 46%.
Fortunately, the singer’s face escaped major damage. However, she endured numerous skin graft surgeries across different parts of her body and even suffered severe infections that placed her life in critical danger. Selina reportedly spent 90 days fighting for survival before finally recovering enough to leave intensive care.
After the accident, the once-glamorous idol experienced a dramatic transformation. Her body became swollen and covered in scars, and even simple movement became painful and difficult. Beyond the physical injuries, Selina also struggled psychologically, suffering recurring nightmares about the explosion and relying on sleeping pills and sedatives.
During the darkest period of her life, Selina was supported not only by her group members and fans, but also by her fiancé, lawyer Richard Chang. In late 2011, the couple went ahead with their wedding despite Selina still using a wheelchair and recovering from severe burn injuries.
Many believed Selina had finally found happiness after years of suffering. However, the marriage later faced major difficulties after photos allegedly showing Richard Chang with another woman surfaced in 2015.
In March 2016, Selina officially announced her divorce after five years of marriage, explaining that their relationship had gradually broken down beyond repair. During media interviews, her ex-husband revealed that the couple rarely shared a bed after marriage because Selina continued experiencing intense pain throughout her body following the accident.
Reports also claimed that Selina struggled with fertility issues because she frequently needed antibiotics and pain medication during recovery. Her former in-laws were reportedly worried she might not be able to have children. Financial differences further added strain to the marriage, with Selina reportedly earning around 120 million TWD annually while her ex-husband earned significantly less, leading him to face criticism online for allegedly depending financially on his famous wife.
Following the divorce, Selina reportedly cut off contact with her former husband completely.
As her health gradually improved, Selina slowly returned to the entertainment industry. In 2022, she publicly revealed her relationship with a boyfriend seven years younger than her who works outside the entertainment industry.
The couple had reportedly been dating since 2019 and eventually moved in together, though they never legally registered their marriage. According to Selina, her boyfriend was one of the few people who never judged her scarred body and instead helped heal her emotional wounds.
She once shared, “He says the skin graft scars on my legs look like fish scales and calls me a little mermaid. His love helped me overcome my insecurities and learn to love myself again.”
Although Selina once believed she might never become a mother, she shocked fans in March 2023 by announcing her first pregnancy at the age of 42.
The singer revealed that she discovered she was pregnant while traveling in Phu Quoc. Because of the meaningful memory, she gave her baby the nickname “Little Cashew,” inspired by the Vietnamese cashew nuts she enjoyed during the trip.
In September 2023, Selina safely gave birth to her first child.
The actress later revealed that her boyfriend had proposed to her, but she declined because she no longer felt the need for marriage to feel secure in a relationship. According to Selina, the couple already shares a happy and understanding life together without needing legal paperwork to define their bond.
Sources: K14
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