Hong Kong actress Selena Lee Sze-wah, 44, has opened up about the end of her long-term relationship with her ex-fiancé, fitness coach Anson Cha, after three years of engagement. The ex-couple recently reunited on a Mainland reality show, revealing that despite splitting eight months ago, lingering feelings remain and some emotions are still raw.
The pair, who first met in 2016, had an on-and-off relationship spanning eight years. Lee admitted, “We kept breaking up, and he would always come back saying he would change. This cycle happened so many times.”
Reflecting on the relationship, she said it taught her strength, resilience, and independence, even amid heartbreak.
Lee revealed that the breakup was partly caused by Cha’s absence during a difficult period in 2022, when she underwent four eye surgeries due to thyroid-related problems.
She asked Cha directly on the show, “I spent so much money on surgeries and had no work. How could you not even ask if I needed financial support?” Cha explained that at the time he thought Lee could handle things on her own, but he felt deeply guilty for not being there to support her.
Adding to the strain, Lee criticized Cha for buying an engagement ring she did not like. Cha admitted feeling guilty, saying he only realized later how much he had hurt her.
Despite the breakup, the ex-couple still acknowledges deep feelings for each other. While Cha expressed hope for another chance, Lee admitted she feared getting hurt again.
Fans have praised Lee for her honesty, sympathizing with her emotional journey through a rollercoaster romance and rooting for her happiness moving forward.
