Inside Carina Lau and Tony Leung’s US$12 million May Tower mansion: the Hong Kong power couple’s Mid-Levels home has been described as a ‘Victorian museum’ with gorgeous furnishings and harbour views
But it’s not just films that they’re famous for. The stars are also known for having a great eye when it comes to investments.
The pair have bought properties in Shanghai, Hong Kong and other places during their marriage. Sina reported that their downtown Shanghai mansion is worth US$26 million, while Sunday More claimed that the couple also has at least 10 properties in total, valued at a staggering US$115 million.
But there’s one stand-out property that Lau has shared subtle glimpses of on her social media: the May Tower mansion.
Let’s take a peek inside …
Inside Carina Lau and Tony Leung’s Mid-Levels May Tower mansion
Much to fans’ delight, Lau sometimes shares pics of her May Tower mansion in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels West on Instagram.
HK01 reported that the couple bought the property in 1995. It’s unclear how much Lau and Leung paid for the mansion, but according to China Times, it was worth US$12 million in market value last year.
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Based on photos shared by Lau on her social media, the home’s interiors are tastefully decorated indeed. The living room features deep green walls and the patterned furniture creates a retro aesthetic. It’s all topped off with European-style chandeliers.
According to Mirror Media, a single one of those chandeliers retails for about US$130,000 alone.
There are also large floor-to-ceiling windows, while the balcony looks spacious and looks out onto the glittering Victoria Harbour. We can also spot a desk piled with magazines, books and a gorgeous flower bouquet.
The dining room features a predominantly black and white palette with an artwork depicting snow-capped mountains next to the main table.
Her home is so ornate, netizens often liken it to a Victorian museum, according to Today Online.
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A family home
Lau has also repeatedly posted photos of her family visiting the May Tower mansion. On Mother’s Day in 2020, she shared a photo of herself and her mother on Instagram.
In the photo, Lau’s mum is seen holding a large bouquet of flowers and has been praised by fans for her youthful looks and natural glow.
A-list guests
Lau, the hostess with the mostest, also invites her inner circle of A-list pals to her home.
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Of course, Lau posts photos of the group gatherings, showing herself and her friends hanging out at different parts of her home, from the plush living room to a staircase with an “invisible” glass railing.
Lau became popular thanks to her role in the TV series Police Cadet. Yet HK01 states that by the time she was 19 years old in 1985, she already owned a house.
- Veteran actors Tony Leung and Carina Lau are like the Jay-Z and Beyoncé of Hong Kong, reportedly owning at least 10 luxury properties amounting to a whopping US$115 million in value
- Lau, famous for her role in Police Cadet, often shares glimpses into her beautiful home on Instagram, filled with Louis Vuitton gifts and A-list guests like Chinese star Zhang Ziyi