Jacky Wu confirms he’s divorced for 12 years
Taiwanese television host Jacky Wu has publicly confirmed that he has been divorced for 12 years. He explained that the decision was mutual and peaceful, noting that he kept the status private for years to protect his children's privacy.
Why it matters
The revelation provides insight into the private lives of high-profile Asian entertainment figures and the cultural pressures regarding marital status in the industry.
Jacky Wu confirmed he has been divorced from his ex-wife for 12 years.
The 63-year-old Taiwanese host revealed this during his concert at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia on July 18: "Actually, nobody knows that I have been divorced for 12 years."
Jacky married artist Chang Wei-wei in 1990 in a private ceremony for close relatives. Together, they have three daughters, Sandy, Vivian and Olivia, as well as one son, Rick.
However, they only officially registered their marriage in 2001 as he had wanted to conceal his marital status to protect their children's privacy.
Jacky revealed during his concert that his eldest daughter Sandy had been the one who assisted in the divorce proceedings then. She's also the one who told him that ending the marriage would be better for him.
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