From Best Actress to Money Queen: Michelle Wai rakes in over $10m in six months

Hong Kong actress Michelle Wai Sze-nga is said to have earned more than HK$10 million in the past six months, cementing her status as one of the city’s leading advertising stars.

Love and Career in Full Bloom

Since marrying cosmetic doctor Kenley Chow Chee-on in February, Wai said she has been “lucky in both love and career.”The 40-year-old, who just won Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for The Last Dance, has seen her popularity soar, landing over 30 endorsement deals from skincare to luxury brands.

With her proven commercial appeal, Wai was ranked second on a recent “Top 10 Most Profitable KOLs” survey. She has nearly half a million social media followers and also runs her YouTube food program, Wai’s Food Guide, which has over 250,000 subscribers.

Known for her dedication to self-improvement, Wai has earned multiple certifications — from diamond grading to traditional Chinese medicine — earning her the nickname “License Queen.”

Heart-Melting Moments in Wai Chai

According to East Week, a sister publication of The Standard, Wai was recently spotted in Wan Chai filming a camera commercial, turning heads in a red fitted tank top. On set, she discussed camera angles with the director and struck multiple poses for shots, impressing the crew with her professionalism.

Even under the heat, she smiled warmly at fans who recognized her, stopping for photos and signing autographs. 

During breaks, she was seen chatting kindly with a young fan and later playing with a local dog, showing her friendly, down-to-earth side — with no hint of “diva” attitude.