Nicholas Tse’s Father Patrick Tse Allegedly Used Jennifer Tse’s Jewelry to Woo Love — Ex Coco Recalls First Meeting: “His Heart Was Racing”

(Hong Kong, 26th) Patrick Tse, now 89, once made headlines for his 12-year relationship with Chinese model Coco, who is 49 years his junior. Since their breakup in 2018, Coco has largely stayed out of the spotlight. Recently, however, she has become active on short video platforms, sharing detailed stories about their past—sparking criticism from netizens who accuse her of “overexposing” her former relationship.

According to Hong Kong media, Coco recalled their first meeting in Shanghai in 2004, describing how she was instantly attracted to Tse’s charisma as he smoked a cigar in a hotel lobby. She admitted to playing “hard to get” when he invited her to lunch the next day, despite having no other plans.

Their romance quickly developed. Coco shared a memorable moment when she accompanied him to the airport on a cold winter day, where he invited her to warm her hands inside his jacket—a gesture that convinced her it was love at first sight.

Tse later invited her to Hong Kong, arranging transportation and accommodation. She was surprised to find outfits and jewelry prepared in her room, along with a note stating that the jewelry must be returned, which she found both amusing and memorable.

She also revealed that her original celebrity crush was Alex Fong Chung-sun, and Tse once jokingly “competed” with him in person, creating an awkward yet humorous moment.

Tse rose to fame in 1960 with The Return of the Condor Heroes and became known for his suave image and high-profile relationships. He was previously married twice and has two children—Nicholas Tse and Jennifer Tse—with actress Deborah Lee.

His relationship with Coco lasted 12 years, during which he supported her studies abroad and took care of her lifestyle. He once revealed that in the last three years of their relationship, they shared “love without intimacy,” spending time together through simple activities.

The relationship ultimately ended when Coco, at 33, wanted to start a family, while Tse, in his 80s, felt unable to meet that expectation. Reports claimed he paid her HKD 20 million as compensation. Despite her attempts to reconcile, Tse remained firm in his decision, bringing their high-profile romance to an end.