Set in a brothel during the Qing dynasty, Carina plays a courtesan in a deep, doomed relationship with another woman (Shu Qi). This is not just romance — it’s obsession, jealousy, and sacrifice. A rare lesbian storyline that won critical praise.
For two decades, "Why won’t Tony Leung marry Carina Lau?" was the headline that sold a million magazines. The theories were endless:
They lived separately. They kept separate bank accounts. They gave each other freedom. Tony would disappear to London to feed pigeons; Carina would party with friends in Shanghai. It was the unorthodox romance that worked. HongKong Actress Carina Lau Ka-Ling Sex Tape
No article about Carina Lau’s romantic life can be complete without addressing the darkest chapter—the 1990 kidnapping and subsequent leaked nude photos. While not a "relationship" per se, this event fundamentally altered every romantic storyline that followed.
They met while working together on the stage play The Wandering Son in 1988. At the time, Tony was shy, known as a "loner" who kept to himself. Carina was outgoing, the life of every party. She later joked, "He was so quiet I thought he was mute. I had to teach him how to order coffee." Set in a brothel during the Qing dynasty,
Their chemistry was immediate but not explosive. It was slow-burn. Tony was still in a relationship with actress Margie Tsang (they parted amicably). But by 1989, he and Carina were an official item, replacing the Julian Hui narrative for good.
As Empress Wu Zetian, Carina’s “romance” is with power itself. But there’s a delicious tension between her and Detective Dee (Andy Lau) — a mix of political threat and almost-flirtatious respect. Their unspoken chemistry steals scenes. They lived separately
This is the most controversial and often misunderstood chapter. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, rumors exploded that Lau’s long-term partner, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, had fallen for his frequent co-star, Maggie Cheung. The gossip columns painted a dramatic picture: a "best friend" (Cheung) stealing the man (Leung) from the "real girlfriend" (Lau). The Reality: Carina Lau famously handled this with a mix of class and shade. While she never publicly accused Cheung, she made cryptic comments about "mature women handling things differently." For years, the trio gave awkward red carpet interviews. However, in recent years, Lau has dismissed the feud, stating it was fabricated by the press. Whether real or manufactured, this storyline defined her public image for a decade as the stoic, betrayed woman who never lost her cool.