Action star Donnie Yen and former beauty queen Cissy Wang celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary at the stunning Villa Balbiano in Lake Como, Italy on 20th July, 2023.
One of Hong Kong’s favourite showbiz couples, they renewed their vows in a lavish ceremony attended by family and, of course, celebrity friends. A-list guests included director Wong Jing, actor Ray Lui and Wang Baoqiang, singer William So and more.
Yen, 59, and Wang, 42, have had a long-time romance that’s the envy of many. They got married back in 2003 in Toronto, Canada, and have two children: Jasmine, 19 and James, 15. Yen has an older son, Man-Zeok Yen, from his previous one-year marriage to Zing-Ci Leung.
Yen, a household name, shot to fame for his iconic portrayal of Ip Man in the eponymous film series. He’s now one of the highest-paid actors in Asia, boasting an estimated fortune of around US$40 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Their opulent anniversary celebration was the result of 10 months of meticulous planning, according to Oriental Daily. Yen’s Weibo posts showcased the couple’s impeccable taste and style, with Yen looking sharp in a pristine white tuxedo and Wang exuding beauty in an open-back wedding gown with a magnificent long train.
The wonderful views of Lake Como and distant mountains provided a breathtaking backdrop to the stunning photos. The couple posed in their matching outfits aboard a luxurious boat and a car, and amid the sprawling Italian garden of the mansion.
The photos also showcased Yen delighting in a pre-birthday celebration, set for July 27, organised by his wife. This special occasion was marked by the presence of his favourite singer Paul Anka, renowned for his 70s hits like “Lonely Boy” and “My Way”.
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