Former TVB actor Johnny Tang, 58, opens up about his life with 3 girlfriends
Hong Kong actor Johnny Tang indeed has a colourful love life. Photo: China Press
Hong Kong actor Johnny Tang Siu-chuen may not be married, but his love life is anything but ordinary.
He's in a relationship with three women – Carmen and Cherry, both of whom he has dated for over 20 years, and a newer flame Nana, China Press reported.
In a recent interview with Hong Kong media, Tang, 58, opened up about juggling three relationships.
The former TVB actor called his lifestyle chaotic, saying: 'A normal household can go crazy with just one wife – I have three! There are so many voices around me.
'If I fall sick, one suggests acupuncture, another recommends Chinese herbal medicine, and the third insists on Western treatment. In the end, I just take everything.'
As for what he looks for in a partner, Tang said personality tops the list.
'Looks are secondary. Younger women may be prettier, but many (from my experience) have bad tempers. Older ones are generally easier to get along with,' he explained.
Tang said he tries to treat all three women equally but hesitated when asked if he loved them all the same.
'Can I skip this question? They will read this interview. You know how it is,' he said with a laugh.
The Colourful Life (2001) star then revealed that he has arranged separate homes for each of his three partners in the Wan Chai district, making it easier for him to rotate visits.
He also shared that he maintains full transparency in his relationships – his phone has no password, and he enables location tracking so his partners know his whereabouts.
For the record, Tang and his three siblings inherited a family fortune worth HK$1.5bil (RM807.6mil) in 2019 following their mother's passing.
When asked whether he was worried about the possibility of an inheritance dispute arising among his three girlfriends in the future, Tang said he's prepared for the possibility,
'I'm a good judge of character, so money-hungry people don't stay around me. Even if I misjudge, I've already made my preparations,' he added.
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