According to reports, the actor’s ex-girlfriend sold the property for a massive profit but did not share a single cent with her former partner.
On September 14, Today Line reported that the relationship between actor Benny Chan, his wife Jiang Lisha, and actress Charmaine Sheh has stirred public controversy. During a livestream over the weekend, the TCM / Legend of Master Ji actor publicly complained that his wife was never satisfied with their current life. His remark angered Jiang Lisha, who immediately fired back by revealing that her husband had spent billions of dong purchasing an apartment for his ex-girlfriend under her name, only to lose the entire investment. According to Jiang Lisha, after the couple broke up, the ex-girlfriend sold the property for a huge profit without giving Benny Chan a single cent. Jiang Lisha mocked her husband for being foolish in love and described the ex-girlfriend as greedy and pragmatic.
Suddenly exposed by his wife on a live broadcast, Benny Chan appeared visibly embarrassed, lowering his head and attempting to soothe her. The actor hinted that matters involving exes should be discussed privately rather than in front of fans. However, Jiang Lisha continued her criticism of her husband and his former girlfriend. Ultimately, the famous celebrity couple engaged in a heated argument in front of thousands of livestream viewers.
On social media, netizens quickly dug into Benny Chan’s dating history and speculated that the ex-girlfriend who angered Jiang Lisha was TVB’s top actress, Charmaine Sheh. Benny Chan and Charmaine Sheh developed feelings for each other after starring together in the 2002 drama Carry Me Fly and Walk Away. During their relationship, the couple was frequently spotted visiting each other’s residences and even lived together.
Notably, in 2003, shortly after starting her relationship with Benny Chan, Charmaine Sheh was reported to have received an apartment valued at 5 million HKD (around $640,000 USD) from her boyfriend. They remained together for four years before splitting up due to busy work schedules. After their breakup, neither party publicly addressed the fate of the property. In 2010, Charmaine Sheh sold the apartment for 13.68 million HKD (around $1.75 million USD), turning a profit of roughly 1.1 million USD. Over the years, Benny Chan never publicly called out Charmaine Sheh and even expressed a desire to collaborate with her again. Consequently, Jiang Lisha’s revelation regarding Charmaine Sheh sparked significant discussion online. Chinese media outlets reached out to Charmaine Sheh’s side regarding the allegations, but no official response was issued.
Charmaine Sheh, born in 1975, entered the entertainment industry after winning 2nd Runner-up at the 1997 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. She achieved widespread acclaim for her roles in hit dramas such as The Heaven Sword & the Dragon Sabre (as Zhou Zhiruo), Beyond the Realm of Conscience (as Lau Sam-ho), Story of Yanxi Palace (as Consort Xian) and The Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain. According to Chinese press reports, the actress holds an estimated net worth of approximately $20 million USD. Despite her beauty, fame, and wealth, Charmaine Sheh remains unmarried. She has had ten romantic relationships throughout her life, though she only publicly acknowledged two boyfriends: Benny Chan and Kevin Cheng.
Benny Chan, born in 1969, was once regarded as the “Prince of Costume Dramas” in Hong Kong and Mainland television. However, his reputation plummeted following a sexual harassment scandal involving actress Rose Chan while intoxicated. The incident caused his career to decline rapidly. To earn income quickly, he accepted numerous low-quality film projects, leading netizens to label him the “King of Trash Movies.” In his personal life, Benny Chan secretly married model and pageant runner-up Jiang Lisha in 2011; the couple shares four children.
