Hong Kong actress and former TVB star Bernice Liu has sparked fresh entertainment headlines after openly addressing reports linking her romantically to 70-year-old businessman Frederick Lui Lai-cheung, making it clear that a 23-year age difference does not bother her.
The 47-year-old actress stopped short of formally announcing an engagement but appeared noticeably cheerful when questioned about her reported relationship during a charity event in Hong Kong on October 25, 2026.
Speaking to reporters at the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual Breast Health Walk 2026, Liu was asked about her growing romance rumours with the wealthy businessman.
Rather than dismissing the speculation, she responded positively, saying that happiness is what matters most in a relationship.
“Love has never been about age. The most important thing is that two people get along well,” she said.
Her comments immediately attracted attention, particularly because the relationship reportedly involves one of Hong Kong’s prominent business figures.
No Wedding Plans Yet, Says Bernice Liu
Naturally, reporters wanted to know whether the relationship could lead to marriage.
However, Liu made it clear that there are currently no wedding plans.
When asked whether there was any special announcement coming, she playfully replied that she would share the news with everyone if anything significant happened.
She also joked about whether the reported age difference might put pressure on Lui, telling reporters they would have to ask him directly.
Her relaxed responses have further fuelled speculation that the relationship is becoming increasingly serious, although neither a wedding nor an engagement has been officially announced.
The ‘Love You B’ Sky Message That Started More Speculation
Another development that attracted considerable attention was Liu’s earlier Instagram post showing the words “Love You B” appearing in the sky.
The actress playfully asked who had written the romantic message, prompting social media users to speculate that someone might have arranged an extravagant declaration of affection.
Some even wondered whether the display was connected to a possible marriage proposal.
However, Liu later clarified that the message was created by an aircraft rather than drones and insisted that it had nothing specifically to do with her.
She laughed off the speculation, saying people were reading too much into the incident. She also revealed that the airline had contacted her following the attention surrounding the image.
When reporters asked whether the sky message had raised expectations for an even bigger romantic gesture from Lui, she responded playfully that they would have to ask him.
Who Is Frederick Lui Lai-cheung?
Frederick Lui Lai-cheung, 70, is a prominent Hong Kong businessman with a background in architecture, corporate leadership and charitable work.
He previously served as chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals during the 1996/97 term, one of Hong Kong’s oldest charitable organisations.
Lui has also been associated with business directorships and public advisory positions, including involvement with Hong Kong’s Town Planning Board.
His public profile extends beyond business, with a longstanding connection to community service and philanthropy.
Reports linking him to Liu first gained attention in 2026 after the pair were reportedly spotted together at private social gatherings and food and wine events.
Their appearances together, alongside Liu’s social media posts, encouraged speculation about the nature of their relationship.
Bernice Liu Has Built a Career Beyond Television
Before becoming the subject of the latest romance headlines, Liu established herself as a familiar face in Hong Kong entertainment.
She rose to prominence after winning the 2001 Miss Chinese International pageant organised by TVB, eventually becoming one of the network’s recognised actresses.
She appeared in several popular television productions, including Virtues of Harmony II and Into Thin Air.
Over the years, she gradually expanded her interests beyond acting, developing business ventures in the wine and specialty coffee industries.
Her transition from television personality to entrepreneur has allowed her to maintain a presence in Hong Kong’s entertainment and business communities.
She has also previously been linked romantically to fellow actor Hawick Lau and businessman Calvin Lo, although those relationships belong to different chapters of her personal life.
She Also Responds to News About Former Partner Hawick Lau
During the same media appearance, Liu was asked about reports that her former partner, actor Hawick Lau, had entered a new relationship.
She said she had only recently returned to Hong Kong and had already congratulated him.
Despite their romantic relationship ending years ago, Liu indicated that they remained friends, although they had not seen each other for approximately 10 to 20 years.
Her response showed that she was comfortable acknowledging her former relationship while offering good wishes for his personal life.
A New Chapter for the Hong Kong Actress
Liu’s latest comments have placed her personal life back in the spotlight, with particular attention surrounding her reported relationship with a businessman more than two decades older than her.
While she has not announced wedding plans, her remarks suggest that she is comfortable with the attention and believes compatibility matters more than age.
For now, the actress appears focused on enjoying her relationship, continuing her business ventures and pursuing her personal ambitions.
Whether the romance eventually leads to marriage remains uncertain, but one message from Liu was unmistakable: for her, happiness and understanding between two people matter more than the number of years separating them.
