According to Sohu, on 15/12, for Shawn Dou's birthday, model He Chaolian dressed as a green frog, creating a surprise to celebrate with her husband. Shawn Dou is currently in Hong Kong, China, spending the year-end break with his wife. A new series of photos of the couple attracted significant attention because since their marriage in 2023, they have rarely appeared together.
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He Chaolian blows out birthday candles with her husband, Shawn Dou wears a shirt printed with "Jiao Lian". *Sohu*
He Chaolian and Shawn Dou's marriage garnered public attention in October, when a series of sources claimed He Chaolian "wanted to divorce her husband", "Shawn Dou lost everything after spending all his assets to marry the rich daughter", and "He Chaolian forced Shawn Dou to sign a prenuptial agreement".
On 23/10, Shawn Dou stated on his personal page that he originally did not want to respond to rumors surrounding his family, but the situation became increasingly absurd. He urged the public not to reshare false posts. Subsequently, a representative for Shawn Dou's management company announced that they had completed gathering evidence and were suing those who spread defamatory information about the actor.
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He Chaolian in costume at Shawn Dou's birthday party. *Sohu*
Model He Chaolian reshared her husband's post, stating their marriage is stable: "Thank you for your concern, we understand your curiosity, but we always felt there was no need to prove our affection to outsiders. Our marriage is still stable."
The couple held their wedding on Bali island, Indonesia in 2023, after more than three years of dating. During the wedding, He Chaolian thanked Shawn Dou for always being accommodating and forgiving towards her. Many times, He Chaolian's hot temper and thoughtless words angered Shawn Dou, but he always forgave her.
He Chaolian and husband at their wedding. *Video: Weibo/He Chaolian*
The beauty said: "Thank you for recognizing me, understanding me, and accepting a wife with a childlike personality. Do you know, I love you more than you imagine. I need you more than you think." He Chaolian stated she would strive to become the wife her husband desires, bear many children, and wholeheartedly care for their family.
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He Chaolian and husband, Shawn Dou. *HK01*
He Chaolian, 34, is the daughter of Stanley Ho (1921-2020) and his third wife, Ina Chan. He Chaolian's father was famous for his casino empire in Macau. According to Forbes, her mother owned assets worth approximately one billion USD in 2014.
Shawn Dou, three years older than his wife, entered the entertainment industry with the film *Under the Hawthorn Tree* by director Zhang Yimou. Subsequently, the actor starred in *Dangerous Liaisons*, *Scarlet Heart 2*, *Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy*, and *Princess Agents*.
Nhu Anh (according to Sohu)
