Chinese actress Tong Liya from Xinjiang announces divorce from celebrity husband Chen Sicheng and is praised by fans
- Many have said the divorce was long overdue and Tong should use this opportunity to focus on her own well-being and career
- The couple has been plagued with rumours of Chen’s infidelities for years
Tong Liya, one of China’s most popular actresses, announced her divorce on Thursday, the unofficial Valentine’s Day in China, and in turn was celebrated by fans who called her decision “long overdue”.
On Thursday morning, her ex-husband, actor and director Chen Sicheng, posted photos of Tong and their five-year-old son Duoduo, saying: “From 2011 to 2020, the story ended. You will always be the ones I love the most, I will guard you with a different identity now.”
Tong then responded, saying: “I had a worthwhile time and am looking forward to the future. Thank you.”
Thursday is the unofficial Valentine’s Day in China as the date, May 20 or 520, sounds similar to “I love you” in Mandarin.
The Chinese public cheered the long-anticipated divorce, as the couple had been plagued by reports Chen had been having affairs for a number of years.
“Congratulations on becoming single again, you are free to choose any fresh meat you want now,” the comment with the most “likes” on Tong’s Weibo said.