Jeannie Chan Opens Up About Ex Mario Ho, Admits Deep Hurt and Lasting Emotional Impact After Breakup

(Hong Kong, 25th) 36-year-old TVB actress Jeannie Chan recently opened up about her past relationship in a rare interview, drawing public attention. Back in 2015, she dated Mario Ho, son of the late casino tycoon Stanley Ho. The pair once traveled to Japan together and even attended a concert alongside Angela Leong and Alice Ho, leading many to speculate that she was a “future daughter-in-law” of the Ho family. However, the relationship ended in less than a year.

In the interview, Chan admitted that the relationship was the only one she had ever made public—and it left a lasting impact. “It was my only public relationship, but after that, I became very afraid,” she said. She revealed that paparazzi attention, public scrutiny, and media labeling deeply affected her, leaving her feeling insecure and lacking confidence.

As a result, she has since chosen to keep her romantic life extremely private. Even when dating, she would go to great lengths to avoid attention—such as leaving restaurants separately from her partner.

Addressing the breakup, Chan clarified that the pressure did not come from the Ho family, but rather from intense public and media attention. She shared that they remain on good terms and still care for each other, and she has no regrets about how the relationship ended.

Now, Chan says she has grown stronger mentally and hopes to one day date openly in Hong Kong. Even if faced with media scrutiny again, she no longer fears it. Currently single, she describes herself as proactive in love and revealed that she has even tried using dating apps, staying open to new relationships.