A throwback video of Nicholas Tse as a baby, accompanied by his former Miss Hong Kong mother, Deborah Lee, has resurfaced and gone viral, captivating fans with its pure nostalgia and heartwarming visuals.
The footage, filmed during a Lunar New Year TV interview in the early 1980s, shows a 1.5-year-old Nicholas Tse sitting on his father Patrick Tse’s lap, while his mother Deborah, known by her Chinese name Dik Boh-Laai, sits beside them. In a pristine white shirt, black shorts, and white socks, young Nicholas sported a carefully combed side-part hairstyle, resembling a tiny gentleman.
After some gentle encouragement from his parents, the toddler shyly waved and blew a kiss to viewers, in what fans now call one of the cutest celebrity baby moments to go viral in recent years.
Deborah Lee’s Timeless Beauty Resurfaces
While the video stirred waves of nostalgia for Nicholas Tse’s fans, many couldn’t help but admire the striking beauty of Deborah Lee in her youth. With her sharp features and elegant demeanor, viewers were reminded that she was crowned Miss Hong Kong in 1973. She was born in 1951 to a Chinese mother and Irish father.
During the TV appearance, Deborah was pregnant with her second child, Jennifer Tse, while Patrick Tse expressed a preference for a second son. Deborah, ever outspoken, playfully scolded him for being “too traditional” and insisted she wanted a daughter—a wish that indeed came true.
Family History That Captivates Generations
Deborah was Patrick Tse’s second wife. They married when she was 28 and remained together for 16 years, having two children—Nicholas and Jennifer—before divorcing in 1996 due to Patrick’s alleged infidelity. Despite their rocky separation, the two have maintained a cordial relationship and regard each other as friends.
The viral video has only added to the current spotlight on Nicholas Tse, who just wrapped up his Evolution Nic Live Concert series at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. The four-night run drew an estimated 43,000 attendees per night, marking a triumphant return after 25 years away from the live stage.
From adorable baby clips to record-breaking concerts, Nicholas Tse’s journey from little charmer to iconic star proves that some legacies truly span generations.