Actress Shu Qi splashes out US$16.2 million for luxury Mid-Levels home

Taiwan-born actress Shu Qi, one of the highest paid screen stars in China, has bought a home at one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious developments in Mid-Levels West for HK$127 million (US$16.18 million), or HK$51,000 per square foot.

Information from the Land Registry shows that a buyer under the name Lin Li-hui, Shu’s legal name, acquired the 2,499 square foot duplex at the development known as yoo 18 Bonham in June.

Shu moved from Taiwan to Hong Kong at the age of 17 to pursue a modelling and acting career. The artistically acclaimed actress has won several awards, including Best Actress at the 2005 Golden Horse Awards for her performance in the film Three Times.

Centaline Property Agency, the sole agent of yoo 18 Bonham, confirmed that Shu is the buyer.

“She got a pretty good deal for a four-bedroom ocean view luxury flat in Mid-Levels West,” said Raymond Li at Centaline. “Higher prices are likely in the development’s later tender sale.”