Do you still remember the once-popular TV drama The New Butterfly Lovers?
Starring Show Lo, Eddie Cheung, and Christine Ng, the series told a poignant love story. Show Lo played Liang Shanbo, while Christine Ng took on the role of Zhu Yingtai, their romance both touching and tragic. Eddie Cheung portrayed the villain Ma Wencai, a character who remained antagonistic from start to finish.
On screen, they were love rivals, but off screen, they became a real-life couple. Years later, Eddie Cheung and Christine Ng tied the knot and have remained happily married. This drama was not only a milestone in their careers but also the starting point of their romance.
From Miss Hong Kong to “Ancient Costume Beauty”
Christine Ng entered the entertainment industry in 1990 after winning third place in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. That year’s champion was Carina Lau, who remains a prominent actress today.
During the talent segment of the competition, Christine’s hat unexpectedly fell to the ground. Instead of panicking, she improvised her moves to turn the mishap into a graceful recovery—earning praise from the judges. This quick thinking would later serve her well in her acting career.
After joining the industry, she landed many promising roles, particularly in period dramas such as The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow, Full Moon Scimitar, and The Deer and the Cauldron. With her naturally elegant and spirited look in costume, she was affectionately dubbed the “Ancient Costume Beauty.”
Love and Family
Christine Ng and Eddie Cheung welcomed their son several years after marriage. Now grown, their son is even taller than his father.
Christine once stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her family, dedicating herself to raising her child. Only in recent years, after her son matured, did she return to acting. Last year, she appeared in TVB’s Sinister Beings 2, much to the delight of her fans.
Return to the Stage, Radiant as Ever
Although over fifty, Christine remains active in the entertainment world. Thanks to her long-established popularity, she enjoys a strong following in mainland China. Upon opening her social media account, she quickly gained a large fanbase and began taking on stage performances and commercial events, keeping her schedule busy.
Previously, she was photographed looking slightly fuller in figure. Concerned about her image, she began a strict diet and exercise regimen. Recently, she appeared at a performance in mainland China looking refreshed—her skin radiant and smooth, her figure noticeably slimmer. Singing Happy People, the theme song of The New Butterfly Lovers, she seemed to bring the lively Zhu Yingtai back to life.
The Sweetness of Marriage
Christine has shared in interviews that her husband never stops complimenting her: “You look beautiful today.”
Even when she’s bare-faced, with her hair set in curlers and dressed like a frumpy landlady, Eddie will still say, “How can you be this beautiful?” Perhaps this is his secret weapon in winning her heart—genuine praise and affection.
Although the couple has faced small controversies in the past—like a photo misinterpreted by the media—mutual trust has always prevailed, and their bond has grown even stronger. Today, the three of them enjoy a happy family life and are regarded as one of the model couples in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
As the saying goes, “It takes a hundred years to share a boat ride, and a thousand years to share a pillow.”
From on-screen lovers to real-life soulmates, Christine Ng and Eddie Cheung have spent over three decades writing their own love story. Here’s wishing them continued happiness for the years to come.
