The 20‑Year‑Long Wait for a Real Wedding Is Finally on Stage
Hong Kong’s own love‑couple, 51‑year‑old singer‑actor Julian Cheung and actress Anita Yuen, made a dramatic wedding moment‑debut on the Chinese reality show Call Me By Fire. Inside the show they didn’t just compete—they celebrated a 15‑year‑old son’s first public wedding ceremony after years of a postponed nuptial.
Season Two: 32 Male Entertainers, One Boy‑Band Dream
In the second season, 32 male entertainers vie to join a boy band. On the episode that aired last Friday (Sept 30), Cheung teamed up with Chinese actor Zhang Yunlong, Thai star Mike Angelo and superstar Fan Shiqi. Together, they faced off against Taiwanese sensation Richie Jen and his crew, delivering the dreamy hit “Incomparable Beauty” (2007).
Cheung’s Voice‑From‑The‑Heart
Mid‑performance, Julian whispered to the crowd, “I’ve always said I’d take wedding photos with my wife when I hit 60, but why wait any longer?” He continued, “Anita, you’re the incomparable beauty in my heart.” A tear‑smudged Anita emerged from the backline in a wedding gown, her eyes shining as the couple rushed toward one another—Cheung even broke into a sprint to seal the moment.
One Moment That Stole the Show
Cheung couldn’t bring himself to sing the opening line after reaching Anita, but he didn’t let the moment fade. He lifted her veil and slipped a sentimental ring on her finger while Fan added his own flamboyance by nudging them to kiss. The applause swelled as the trio bowed to the audience; Anita tossed her bouquet, and Cheung’s teammates showered the crowd with wedding sweets.
Social Media Strewn with Love (and a Little Critique)
The episode blew up on Chinese social media, drawing cheers from fans and also a few skeptics who argued that the wedding might have given cheering team an unfair edge. The backlash was quick: Johnny Zhang and Hao Yun of Jen’s squad found themselves at the bottom of the fan‑voted “Most Favourite” list and were ousted.
Heartfelt, Hilariously Imperfect, Unforgettable
Even though it wasn’t the first time the couple performed a “make‑up wedding,” the sheer public display of emotion captured in the show was a true masterpiece. Cheung’s heartfelt proclamation and Anita’s eyes‑wet grin reminded us all that sometimes, a wedding that’s postponed can still be spectacular when it finally happens—on stage and in heart.
