Hong Kong actress Isabella Leong, former girlfriend of Richard Li, son of billionaire Li Ka Shing, is enjoying newfound happiness in her relationship with actor Marc Ma.
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Hong Kong actress Isabella Leong. Photo from Leong's Instagram |
According to Sinchew , on June 30, paparazzi captured images of Leong holding hands with Ma at the airport, suggesting the couple was traveling together. Leong wore a green sports dress, a white jacket, and Loro Piana sneakers. Witnesses reported that her two older sons were also with the couple, fully aware of and supportive of their mother’s relationship .
Leong celebrated her 37th birthday at the end of June, sharing photos of the celebration on social media, captioning: "The one with a sincere heart embracing life will find the years gently soothe the marks near their eyes."
She also showed off a bouquet of 99 roses from a "special person," which drew attention and praise for her radiant appearance and constant smile. Fans commented that she is clearly "savoring new happiness."
Leong’s personal life has long been under the public’s scrutiny. At 19, she began dating Li, and later terminated her management contract to focus on her relationship with him and gave birth to their first son. The two welcomed twin boys in 2010 before separating in 2011. Leong subsequently moved to Canada to raise their three children as a single mother.
In interviews, Leong has described her current relationship with Li as one based on mutual respect as the parents of their children. Li, 57, founded the pan-Asian network STAR TV in the 1990s and later established the investment firm Pacific Century Group, which launched insurance company FWD Group in 2013. As of July 3, Forbes estimates his net worth at US$4.9 billion, ranking him as the 19th-richest person in Hong Kong.
His father Li Ka Shing remains the wealthiest individual in the city, with a net worth of US$39.4 billion as of July 3.
While she once hoped for marriage, she chose to move on, not wanting to force the relationship. In recent discussions, she shared that her children have grown into more caring and attentive individuals.
Born to Portuguese and Chinese parents, Leong began her career as a model at age 12 and gained international fame with her role in the 2008 film "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." She met Li the same year.
Ma, 46, began his acting career in 1991 and became well-known for his role as You Tanzhi in the 2003 drama "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," directed by Zhang Jizhong. He made his directorial debut in 2023 with the film "Wolf Hiding."