Singapore Star‑Power Couple: Gavin Teo & Chen Yixi Spill All
Gavin Teo’s 26‑year‑old, and 21‑year‑old Chen Yixi—daughter of acting royalty —have finally opened up about their behind‑the‑scenes romance. Their first joint interview, featured on 8days.sg (Aug 4), left fans buzzing.
Meet‑the‑Parents: A “Final‑Boss” Scenario
Teo confessed that the initial “meet‑the‑parents” session went smoother than a sushi roll. He had already shared the screen with Yixi’s mother, Xiang Yun, and her older brother on the hit drama My One In A Million, so the only big hurdle was her father, the notoriously protective Edmund Chen.
“It felt like the last boss battle in a video game,” Teo joked. “I was hoping for a glitch, but Edmund just gave me a friendly nod and a chuckle!”
Dad’s Warm Welcome
Previously, Chen Yixi had heard her dad merely tease on a Father’s Day radio show, hinting he wasn’t ready for a boyfriend. She calls it a good‑natured, over‑dramatic quip.
“Honestly, he said it as a joke and it blew out of proportion,” Yixi laughed. “He’s been super supportive and welcoming to Gavin. No animosity, just an actor in him being dramatic.”
How They Fell (and Urged) in Love
One of the more hilarious moments was when Teo “punted” a confession… literally. ‑ He’d had a few beers in a bid for courage, and needed a bathroom break right in the middle of expressing his feelings.
Yixi recounted:
- “It was totally unexpected,” she said.
- “I thought we were just friends, bonding over horror flicks and bits of Ed Sheeran,” she added. “I didn’t respond immediately—didn’t know whether to say yes or no—so I got back to him 48 hours later.”
Two Years In
Now, after two whole years of romance, Teo says being welcomed into the Chen family feels like becoming part of the clan.
“He treats us like his own family—no surprises, just love. I appreciate that a lot,” Teo shares.
That’s the scoop straight from the stars themselves. The story originally ran in the Straits Times, and comes with the standard “permission required for reproduction.” Happy reading, Singapore fans!
