Vicki Zhao's Divorce Revelation

In a surprising revelation, acclaimed Chinese actress and director Vicki Zhao has publicly announced that she divorced her husband, businessman Huang Youlong, "many years ago." This shocking update comes via her Weibo account, where the 48-year-old star firmly stated, “I officially divorced Mr. Huang many years ago. Our marriage ended legally a long time ago. Any issues, speculation, and news reports related to him have nothing to do with me.”

Marriage and Family

The couple tied the knot in 2008 and share a 14-year-old daughter named April, who is currently pursuing her studies abroad. Despite the announcement, the exact timeline of their separation remains murky, with whispers of their split surfacing as early as 2020 when Zhao scrubbed Huang from her social media.

Financial Turmoil

Amid rumors of financial turmoil surrounding Huang, who reportedly is grappling with around HK$750 million (approximately US$96.6 million) in debts, many speculate that this financial strain may have contributed to the couple’s split. Huang has been involved in numerous lawsuits since 2017 for unpaid debts, and he’s even faced legal challenges in Hong Kong for neglecting rent on a luxury duplex apartment, amassing over HK$2.8 million in unpaid dues.

Public Support for Zhao

Following Zhao’s divorce announcement, her story surged to the top of Weibo’s trending topics, as fans and followers rallied around the beloved actress. Notably, influential blogger Ta Lang Zhi Fan, known as Riding The Waves, voiced strong support for Zhao. “Everyone should bear their own consequences… Mr. Huang should take responsibility for his own mess instead of blaming Vicki,” he posted, elaborating on the timeline of their separation and pointing out that Zhao had filed for divorce as early as 2019, although Huang stalled the process by delaying his signature.

Divorce Proceedings Delays

Interestingly, the divorce proceedings faced interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the timeline further. It wasn’t until 2021, a turbulent year for the actress, when she was blacklisted by the Chinese government, that she finally managed to finalize the divorce.

Rumored New Relationship

Adding fuel to the fire, rumors suggest that Huang may now have started a new chapter in his life with a tutor from the family, whom he allegedly had an affair with during his marriage to Zhao. Speculation has emerged that the two are now living abroad with their children, though neither Zhao nor Huang has publicly addressed these claims.

Conclusion

As fans continue to shower Zhao with encouragement, the unfolding drama serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of public relationships and the challenges that come with fame and fortune.