Inside Donnie Yen and Cissy Wang’s lavish vow renewals at Lake Como, Italy: the Hong Kong power couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary at the same villa featured in House of Gucci
Yen, 59, and Wang, 42, have had a long-time romance that’s the envy of many. They got married back in 2003 in Toronto, Canada, and have two children: Jasmine, 19 and James, 15. Yen has an older son, Man-Zeok Yen, from his previous one-year marriage to Zing-Ci Leung.
Yen, a household name, shot to fame for his iconic portrayal of Ip Man in the eponymous film series. He’s now one of the highest paid actors in Asia, boasting an estimated fortune of around US$40 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
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He has been known to spare no expense when it comes to family happiness, once buying a property worth US$17 million for Wang, as previously reported.
Their opulent anniversary celebration was the result of 10 months of meticulous planning, according to Oriental Daily. Yen’s Weibo posts showcased the couple’s impeccable taste and style, with Yen looking sharp in a pristine white tuxedo and Wang exuding beauty in an open-back wedding gown with a magnificent long train.
The photos also showcased Yen delighting in a pre-birthday celebration, set for July 27, organised by his wife, as per Oriental Daily. This special occasion was marked by the presence of his favourite singer Paul Anka, renowned for his 70s hits like “Lonely Boy” and “My Way”.
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Built in the late 16th century by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, who used it as his primary residence, the palazzo spans nearly two hectares (five acres) of lush grounds and features an extensive garden, outdoor swimming pool, private pier and boathouse.
Its historic interiors showcase exquisite objets d’art and period furniture, while breathtaking 17th-century frescoes by the legendary Recchi brothers and Agostino Silva grace the walls. Offering six luxurious suites, it comes with a steep price tag, with basic villa rentals starting from US$467,000 (420,000 euros) per week for up to 12 guests, according to booking website My Private Villas.
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Today, Lake Como is still a home away from home for the most affluent, counting a lengthy roster of celebrities and public figures like George Clooney, Madonna – and Gianni Versace, when he was still alive. His villa was sold in the 2000s.
- Showbiz couple Donnie Yen and Cissy Wang just celebrated 20 years of marriage at Villa Balbiano in Lake Como, Italy, where they invited guests like Wong Jing, Ray Lui, Wang Baoqiang and William So
- The Italian destination has been home to George Clooney, Madonna and Gianni Versace, and was the backdrop for unions between John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, and John Krasinski and Emily Blunt