HONG KONG — Actresses Michelle Wai and Grace Chan appeared at a skincare brand promotion in Tsim Sha Tsui today, offering candid reflections on recent personal milestones, professional endeavors, and the dynamic joys of family life. Wai, who recently turned 41, and Chan, a mother of three, shared lighthearted anecdotes about belated birthday celebrations and navigating the challenges of parenting.
Michelle Wai, celebrating her first birthday since marriage, highlighted the comical efforts of her husband to balance surprise and practicality. While she conceded that discussing her age was less appealing now, she described a memorable joint cake-buying excursion followed by a meticulously executed, yet entirely transparent, midnight “surprise.”
“He found it hilarious to give me a single ‘bean,’ which he said represented the freedom to choose my own gift this year,” Wai recounted. This choice was informed by a previous gift—a hat she disliked—leading her to opt for a piece of turquoise jewelry.
Focusing on professional life, Wai expressed an intensive commitment to her current film project, prioritizing good health and smooth production as her primary birthday wishes. She revealed that her husband frequently participates in script readings, though his dramatic flair often leans toward comedy. While appreciative of his support, Wai joked about tempering his ambitions: “His sense of humor might be built on the audience’s suffering, so I won’t encourage him to enter the industry just yet.”
Balancing Careers and Parenthood: Travel and Adaptation
Meanwhile, Grace Chan, wife of actor Kevin Cheng, shared details of a recent one-on-one trip with her eldest son to Sanya. The journey served as an acknowledgment of his successful transition into primary school, a period marked by significant change for the six-year-old.
Chan noted that the most rewarding part of the trip was the quiet, intimate conversations shared before bedtime. Despite typically communicating in English, her son quickly developed a passion for his new Mandarin classes. She attributed his enthusiasm and growing confidence—he now dares to ask questions in Chinese—to the consistent encouragement of his teacher, who shares the same surname, Cheng.
Addressing the potential for sibling rivalry, Chan confirmed that her two younger sons understood the solo trip, as the parents employ a rotational strategy for travel. “We’ve agreed to let them take turns traveling with us,” she explained. Chan admitted that managing all three boys alone on an international trip remains a challenge she is not yet ready for, a feat reserved for when they are older. She made sure to commend her husband for his significant, hands-on role in childcare, acknowledging his crucial contribution to their family balance.
The appearance highlighted how these public figures navigate the complexities of their careers while maintaining robust, supportive personal lives. Both actresses emphasized the importance of adaptation—whether personal, familial, or professional—in achieving harmony. Their discussions offered relatable snapshots into the modern challenges of marriage, parenting, and artistic creation under the public eye.