In Netflix’s Bling Empire, meet the real Crazy Rich Asians – super-wealthy living the high life in LA – and get ready for Kardashian-level drama

The series shows the shenanigans of a bunch of wealthy Asian-American and Asian friends (and frenemies) living the high life in Los Angeles

Expect lots of over-the-top parties, fabulous clothes, glamorous escapades and major drama

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New Netflix series Bling Empire sheds light on wealthy Asians living the good life in Los Angeles.

Published: 7:15am, 8 Jan 2021Updated: 11:35am, 8 Jan 2021

Reality show Bling Empire is set to premiere on streaming service Netflix on January 15.

The series shows the shenanigans of a bunch of wealthy Asian-American and Asian friends (and frenemies) living the high life in Los Angeles – expect lots of over-the-top parties, fabulous clothes, glamorous escapades and major drama.

The cast includes haute couture collector and philanthropist Christine Chiu and Jaime Xie (daughter of Ken Xie), a budding fashion influencer and the wealthiest one in the group.

Here’s a look at four key players in the show.

Christine Chiu

A lover of haute couture from brands such as Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana and a devoted mum to son Gabriel Christian Chiu III, Taiwan-born Christine Chiu is a Los Angeles-based philanthropist and the wife of Beverly Hills cosmetic plastic surgeon Gabriel Chiu. She’s known for hobnobbing with royalty, including Britain’s Prince Charles, and for her extensive couture collection.