Actress Carmen Yuen recently addressed persistent rumors linking her to a “third-generation wealthy heir,” revealing that disparate social backgrounds and personal preferences were key factors in avoiding a romantic relationship. Appearing on the ViuTV talk show Late Night Blow: Bitches Club, hosted by Didi Yu, Ho Kui-cheuk, and Chan Hao-wan, Yuen provided context for the public speculation, confirmed a longstanding secret admirer, and candidly discussed her humble upbringing.
The actress clarified that the attention stemmed from the individual proactively pursuing her, claiming to have harbored an admiration for years. Yuen acknowledged that their initial interactions showed a strong conversational rapport. She further confirmed that she had professionally supported one of his events, receiving due compensation for her services. However, when pressed by host Didi Yu regarding the possibility of a romantic relationship, Yuen firmly stated that she had “shut the gate” on such developments. She later confessed a general reluctance to date younger men, although she acknowledged currently having a 24-year-old suitor.
A major point of consideration, Yuen explained, was the profound difference in their life experiences. She shared that she grew up in a working-class environment, spending her early childhood in a simple wooden shack, a rustic lifestyle she found deeply satisfying. Later, she lived and attended school in the public housing estate, Wah Fu Estate, an area she jokingly claimed was “definitely haunted” to the amusement of the hosts.
Yuen contrasted her life, marked by daily commutes on buses and subways, with that of the wealthy heir, who enjoyed the privilege of live-in staff, private chauffeurs, and access to luxury vehicles, often bypassing public transit entirely. This fundamental divergence in perspective made merging their worlds challenging.
The hosts inquired if Yuen had ever aspired to improve her circumstances by marrying into wealth. She replied that while she has always maintained friendships with affluent individuals, the notion of “marrying into a prestigious family” was incompatible with her personality or goals.
Regarding sensationalized reports suggesting she was financially supported, Yuen admitted to adopting a pragmatic approach to media scrutiny. She confessed to never expecting fame and once believed her death would go unnoticed. This mindset led her to prefer being “written about as rich rather than written about as poor” when confronted with rumors.
The conversation shifted to Yuen’s professional life, where she shared distressing incidents from recent Mainland China performances during the pandemic. She recounted performing on stages where the audience closeness led to inappropriate touching of sensitive areas. In a separate incident, an organizer allegedly poured an unidentified viscous liquid on her without consent, causing her humiliation. Yuen questioned whether the act was an intentional attempt to make her costume appear sheer, underscoring the vulnerabilities faced by performers.
Yuen’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into the practical consequences of class differences in celebrity relationships and highlight the complex reality of managing public perception while navigating professional hurdles.