HONG KONG — Hong Kong actress Ada Choi celebrated her 53rd birthday on Wednesday with a romantic desert escape alongside her husband, actor Zhang Jin, sharing a series of intimate photographs and a poignant message expressing deep gratitude for their enduring partnership.
The veteran performer, known for her roles in numerous Hong Kong and mainland Chinese productions, took to social media to document the couple’s milestone celebration, posting images of the two against a breathtaking desert backdrop at sunset. In her birthday post, Choi described the experience as profoundly moving, writing that watching the sunset, moonrise, and stars with her beloved in such a majestic setting felt like an immense blessing.
“It’s a new chapter,” Choi wrote in her characteristically reflective tone, emphasizing feelings of overwhelming thankfulness. She revealed that the couple spent quality time conversing about their shared past, present, and future, all while walking hand in hand and posing for photographs together. The emotional weight of the occasion was evident, as Choi mentioned shedding tears of happiness during the celebration.
In a particularly touching detail, the actress noted that this marks the 23rd birthday she has spent with Zhang, whom she married in 2008. Choi publicly thanked her husband in the post, expressly tagging him in the message and writing, “It’s all grace,” underscoring her belief that their enduring relationship is a testament to fortune and divine favor.
The trip underscores a continued effort by the couple to celebrate significant life moments together amidst their demanding careers in the entertainment industry. The couple, who met on the set of the martial arts drama “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” in 2003, have become one of the region’s most beloved and enduring celebrity couples. They are parents to two daughters and a son.
Choi’s social media update quickly drew attention from fans and fellow celebrities across Greater China, who flooded the comment section with birthday wishes and admiration for the couple’s lasting romance. The post serves as a reminder of the couple’s resilience in their personal life, having navigated public scrutiny and career pressures while maintaining their commitment to one another for over two decades.
This public display of affection comes as a feel-good story for fans, many of whom have followed Choi’s career since her breakthrough in the 1990s, and it solidifies her status not only as a talented actress but also as a relatable figure who values faith, love, and family above the glitz of show business.
