Inside the luxury life of G.E.M., Hong Kong’s beloved pop diva: known as the ‘Chinese Taylor Swift’, the singer hangs with David Beckham and Laurinda Ho and shows off Louis Vuitton outfits

Jun 6 , 2023

G.E.M. is one of the biggest Chinese pop stars of today. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

It’s G.E.M.’s world and we are just living in it.

At 31, Gloria Tang Tsz-kei, widely known as G.E.M. (Get Everybody Moving), has already achieved multiple incredible milestones in her career.

G.E.M. posing in November 2022. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

From garnering a total of over two billion views on her YouTube channel to holding the Guinness World Record of most viewed Chinese-language music video on the platform for her song “Light Years Away”, she really is the embodiment of pop royalty in Hong Kong and mainland China. It’s no wonder she’s dubbed as “China’s Taylor Swift”.

And with great success comes great reward. Over the years, G.E.M. has amassed a substantial fortune thanks to her decades-long career, lucrative endorsement deals and appearance fees.

Here’s a peek inside her fabulous, hard-earned life, from indulgent getaways to her prestigious collaborations with luxury brands.

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G.E.M. has a net worth of US$18 million

G.E.M. is now one of Hong Kong’s biggest stars and she’s been expanding her career into the mainland as well. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

G.E.M. has a net worth of US$18 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Since releasing her No 1 self-titled debut studio album in 2008, the songstress has released a string of chart-topping hits over the years. Her songs have climbed charts across the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan markets.

In addition to her music, the chanteuse has also ventured into acting, starring in films like Love Connected and Trick or Cheat in 2009. She also lent her voice as Sleeping Beauty for the 2018 animated film Charming opposite Demi Lovato, Sia and Avril Lavigne.

G.E.M. hosting the Asia premiere of Children of Shanghai at Soneva’s Cinema Paradiso, in May. Photo: @careforchildren/Instagram

Her latest projects include the release of her 2022 album Revelation under Warner Music China and a new role as the official Asia ambassador for Care for Children. Recently, G.E.M. hosted the Asia premiere of the documentary Children of Shanghai which premiered on Discovery Asia.

Her lucrative appearance fees

G.E.M. is a natural fashionista. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

Thanks to her immense popularity, G.E.M. can charge a hefty fee for her appearances.

According to Singapore’s 8 Days, the Shanghai-born Hong Kong artist commands a staggering US$340,000 per appearance, making her one of the youngest stars to earn such an amount. This price not only reflects her immense talent and popularity but also highlights her exceptional market value in the entertainment industry.

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She loves luxurious beach holidays

G.E.M. visited the Maldives in May. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

G.E.M.’s Instagram page reveals her apparent love for beaches. The pop diva visited the Maldives last month where she treated her followers to glimpses of her island adventures in a series of photos.

G.E.M. in the Maldives. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

The singer showed off her fashion against the backdrop of the region’s crystal-clear waters too.

She has high-profile friends

Laurinda Ho and G.E.M. celebrating their years of friendship in April. Photo: @laurinda_ho/Instagram

Being one of Asia’s biggest pop icons, it’s hardly surprising to hear that G.E.M. has formed some high-profile friendships during her life in the limelight.

Among her esteemed circle is Laurinda Ho, the daughter of Hong Kong casino tycoon Stanley Ho. Their friendship traces back to when they were just 18. “I met you at the age of 18 and watched you grow from a baby face to a beautiful woman. I watched you grow from a girl who was trapped in love and stayed up all night to a mature woman who is now going to marry and become a wife,” G.E.M. wrote in her post for Ho’s wedding day in April.

David Beckham with G.E.M. at The Londoner Macao in May. Photo: @gem0816/Instagram

Last month, at the grand opening of Sands China’s The Londoner Macao, G.E.M. was spotted with football legend David Beckham. Becks officiated the lavish event and even designed exclusive suites for the property.

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Donning a sleek white cropped shirt that she paired with a sparkly long skirt, the singer was all smiles as she posed with Beckham and expressed her admiration. “As charming as always! Great to meet you @davidbeckham,” she wrote.

G.E.M. shared the stage with esteemed piano virtuoso Lang Lang and Chinese musical theatre artist and actor Ayanga.

She loves Louis Vuitton

G.E.M. in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton in June 2021. Photo: G.E.M. 鄧紫棋/Facebook

G.E.M.’s obsession with Louis Vuitton is evident based on her collection of handbags, sweatshirts and sunglasses that she often showcases on her social media pages. She has also had the privilege of attending Louis Vuitton’s fashion shows.

G.E.M. with Nicolas Ghesquière at a Louis Vuitton fashion show in October 2019. Photo: G.E.M. 鄧紫棋/Facebook

During a 2019 event, she had the opportunity to pose with the house’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. Her love for Louis Vuitton reflects her impeccable style and her close connections to the world of high fashion.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Gloria Tang Tsz-kei is just 31, but she’s already had some incredible milestones during her career, from accumulating over 2 billion views in total on YouTube to her mega-hit song ‘Light Years Away’
She enjoys beach holidays in the Maldives and hung with David Beckham at The Londoner Macao opening – she also starred in animated film Charming opposite Demi Lovato, Sia and Avril Lavigne