Love, Laughter, and 10 Years of “Happily Ever After”
When Rumors Roared, the 51‑Year‑Old Diva and Her 54‑Year‑Old Husband Stuck to Each Other
Fans had been buzzing about a possible breakup for ages, but veteran Hong Kong pop star Vivian Chow and writer‑guru Joe Nieh just celebrated a whole decade of marriage on January 5.
- Right after midnight, Chow posted a heart‑warming snap on Facebook and Instagram – Joe holding a cake that read “Vivian n Joe” surrounded by frosting hearts.
- Chow captioned it: “Once upon a time…happily ever after. Just to make a long story short. Our 10th Wedding Anniversary!”
- Instagram fans showered them with congratulatory comments, with one user, vichelly1983, saying: “Both you and Joe still look good as ever! Here’s wishing both of you ‘A Long & Lasting Love.’”
- Another fan, wxt022000, marveled: “How do you stay so young? I’m like 20 years younger than you. I see myself aging daily but you look the same.”
Chow: A 90s Pop Icon Who Seemed to Defy Time
Even at 51, the “girlish” icon still turns heads. In October 2018 her episode on China’s Mask Singer (Season 3) had netizens praising her flawless complexion and figure. Back in the day, she was nicknamed “The Sect Leader of Virginal Maidens” – a testament to her squeaky‑clean image.
Joe Nieh: Son of Legendary Novelist Ni Kuang
Star‑powered but often under the “public eye” due to a few controversial moments, Joe has been Chow’s partner for almost three decades. Their love story is not just “smooth sailing” though. When the couple faced waves in 2008, once when a photo of Joe kissing a college student put their commitments in question, it seemed like the relationship was at risk. But true to their vow, they reunited within a week and re‑tied the knot the following year.
Other Media Twists
- In 2014, rumors swirled that the duo “sleepped in separate rooms,” a claim Chow quickly dismissed.
- Throughout the years, Chow had taken time away from the spotlight after a 1997 contract expiration, only to return for occasional stage gigs and films such as “Cafe. Waiting. Love” (2014).
- That same year, she also dropped a gospel album, showing her versatility beyond pop music.
Through the ups and downs, Vivian and Joe have proven that even in a world of gossip, “once upon a time” can truly keep going forever.
