In 2008, the entertainment world was rocked by the leak of over 1,300 private photos involving actor Edison Chen and several actresses.
While the scandal famously devastated the careers of Gillian Chung and Cecilia Cheung, a recent look back reveals that other Edison Chen scandal victims may have suffered even more tragic fates.
The Struggles of Cecilia Cheung and Gillian Chung
The scandal forever altered the careers of both Gillian Chung and Cecilia Cheung. Their “innocent goddess” images were shattered, leading to a public boycott and long-term career setbacks.
For Cecilia Cheung, the scandal erupted while she was married to Nicholas Tse. Despite his public support, the couple eventually divorced six years later. She was left to raise their two sons alone, while Nicholas Tse reconciled with his ex, Faye Wong.
Gillian Chung‘s love life was also deeply affected. After the scandal, she reportedly had multiple relationships that failed to lead to marriage due to public scrutiny and opposition from her partners’ families. While she eventually married a doctor, Michael Lai, in 2018, the marriage ended in divorce just 14 months later.
The Most Tragic Story: Candice Chan
The article argues that the most tragic victim of the scandal was actress Candice Chan. A rising star in the early 2000s, her career was destroyed overnight when over 100 of her private photos were leaked. She lost all her endorsement deals and had her singing and acting work indefinitely frozen.
Her most painful blow came when her wealthy fiancé, Kim Ji-yo, broke off their engagement after his parents refused to accept her following the scandal. The shock led Candice Chan to retire from showbiz, move to the U.S., and marry an ordinary man, leaving her promising career behind.
The Other Victims
Vince Yeung, who was Edison Chen’s only public girlfriend at the time, also saw her career end. Despite his repeated pleas for her to stay, she ultimately ended their toxic relationship in 2011 and moved abroad. She has since found happiness, marrying a financial director in 2020.
Rachel Chan and Mandy Lieu, who were less well-known before the scandal, also saw their careers end. Despite initially denying their involvement in the photos, they both quietly disappeared from the entertainment industry, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
Sources: Sina,Sohu
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