Inside Carina Lau and Tony Leung’s luxury lifestyle: Hong Kong’s ultimate power couple splurge a US$150 million net worth on Hermès handbags, lavish holidays, 10 homes – and 1 lucky nephew

Few people would even try and argue the fact that Tony Leung and Carina Lau rank among the most well-recognised, well-loved and richest power couples in Hong Kong.

Carina Lau Ka-ling and Tony Leung Chiu-wai sported matching outfits before the trend caught on.
Both making their claim to fame in the 1980s – right before the peak of the city’s golden age in cinema – the pair first met on the set of The Replica in 1984 but reportedly didn’t start dating until 1989.

And then they defied local celebrity convention, remaining unmarried for almost 20 years before tying the knot in a romantic ceremony in Bhutan in 2008.

Actress Carina Lau and her husband actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai pose for photographers on the red carpet of the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards at Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The past few years have seen massive international milestones for the duo. Leung, 61, made his Hollywood debut in Marvel’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, while Lau, 57, has been seen globe-trotting as a VIP at high fashion events.
Leung even made a surprise cameo alongside Squid Game breakout star Hoyeon Jung in NewJeans’ “Cool With You” music video in July.

ll this, with four decades in the industry and after some smart property investments, adds up to a net worth which has been estimated at up to US$150 million. Let’s see how this couple splash their fortune …

Designer gear galore

Carina Lau Ka-ling with a Dior book tote. 
It’s no question that Lau lives in the lap of luxury. Some of her top handbag travel companions include the Dior book tote, Hermès Kelly, Louis Vuitton Petite Malle and Bulgari Serpenti Forever. She also spares no expense on her fashion choices, wearing pieces from Chanel and Louis Vuitton, to royal favourite Elie Saab.
Tony Leung pictured at Cartier event in Shanghai in September 2010. 

Leung, meanwhile, is known to have a more conservative wardrobe. But that doesn’t mean he can’t occasionally sport handsome attire, suiting up in high-end tuxedos for big events.

VIP-only events

Tony Leung Chiu-wai, winning the Asian Film Contribution Award, as well as best actor for Where The Wind Blows, at the 16th Asian Film Awards, alongside wife Carina Lau Ka-ling. earlier this year.

Speaking of VIP events, this couple are regulars at Asia’s most exclusive red carpets, including the Asian Film Awards and the Busan International Film Festival.

Chinese actor Tony Leung and his wife actress Carina Lau pose in May 2013, as they arrive for the screening of the film Tian Zhu Ding (A Touch of Sin) presented in Competition at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. 

They have also, of course, attended the mother of them all, France’s timeless Cannes Film Festival.

Carina Lau at the Bulgari Mediterranean Gala Dinner in May. 

Lau is often invited to luxury fashion events, such as the Bulgari Mediterranean gala dinner in May and the Cartier and Women exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum in April.

Lau’s lavish holidays

Tony Leung and Carina Lau on holiday in Japan.

Based on their social media pages, it’s Lau who’s often the one on the go, but they do occasionally plan trips together. Last year, after going to Korea for the Busan festival, the lovebirds were seen in Tokyo, Japan. It seems to be a favoured destination for the two, as they were spotted there just a couple of years before.

Carina Lau in the Maldives. 

Lau loves a holiday. From the Maldives with her friends to Sweden and other European getaways, this Days of Being Wild actress isn’t afraid to splurge on five-star trips.

Leung’s fleet of impressive cars

Tony Leung’s 15-year-old Range Rover Sports SUV
As previously reported, Leung stays loyal to his 15-year-old Range Rover Sports SUV, which can cost up to US$320,000 to buy today.
Mercedes-Benz’s C63 AMG Black Series.

He also owns a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series and Mercedes-Benz S500 Cabriolet, with the latter costing over US$250,000. Phew.

A-list friends

Hong Kong actress Carina Lau, actor Tony Leung and Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi arrive ahead of the Golden Horse Film Awards in Taipei, in November 2013. 

There’s no question that Leung and Lau boast an impressive friends list, counting Andy Lau, Stephen Chow, Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi and more among their inner circle. It also seems that, after a rumoured break, Lau and Rosamund Kwan have also reconciled their friendship recently, per 8Days.

And international property empire

Carina Lau and Tony Leung’s May Tower mansion in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. 
In a city notorious for its extortionate property market, Lau and Leung do not mess around when it comes to investing wisely. Apparently, they own at least 10 luxury properties amounting to a whopping US$115 million in value.
Shimao Riviera Garden. 
Their Mid-Levels mansion in May Tower is the one that Lau posts about the most, sharing the tasteful decor, beautiful views and spacious feel in its prime Central location. The two are also said to own a property in Shanghai worth US$$26 million.

Splurging on nephew Jeff Lau

Carina Lau and her nephew Jeff. 
Talk about a doting aunt! Although Lau and Leung never had kids, they are known to splurge on Carina’s architect nephew, Jeff Lau. In May last year, Carina organised a birthday bash for her younger brother’s son, and they’ve also been spotted going on hikes with Hong Kong acting legend Chow Yun-fat.

Carina also gifted Jeff a BMW for his graduation present in 2017, and rumour has it that she plans to leave behind her entire fortune to him …

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