Miss holds crown to pay off husband's debt, leaves showbiz, current life is surprising

In the entertainment industry, many beauties once stood under the brilliant halo, but then they faced harsh challenges. The story of Duong Uyen Nghi is a testament to that journey.

From Miss Hong Kong to the decision to leave showbiz

In 1995, 25-year-old Yeung Wan-yi made the whole of Hong Kong admire her when she was crowned Miss Hong Kong. Her elegant demeanor, radiant smile and outstanding beauty helped her overcome a series of strong competitors. She officially became the center of media attention and entered the entertainment industry with many expectations.

Immediately after her coronation, Yeung Wan-yi joined TVB and was quickly assigned memorable roles. She left an impression on the audience with her gentle, kind demeanor in "True Love", her charm and intelligence in "Tea Is a Sweet Home", and her classic, charming beauty in "Fengshen Bang".

Among the famous stars of the 90s such as Ada Choi, Kwok Keying, and Jessica Hsuan, Yeung Wan-yi still created her own place thanks to her acting ability and hard work. However, the spotlight could not keep this beauty for too long.

In 2008, after more than a decade of working in the arts, Duong Uyen Nghi suddenly decided to withdraw from the entertainment industry. The reason she gave was that she wanted to pursue a new, more peaceful life, devoting all her time to her small family.

Her marriage to Wang Ruihui, son of famous horse racing trainer Wang Guoxing, was once hailed as a "rich marriage". The couple had a son and a daughter, creating a seemingly perfect family.

Financial turmoil: Mortgaging the crown and leaving Hong Kong

However, life is not always a dream. Duong Uyen Nghi's family suddenly faced a huge financial storm when her husband, Vuong Due Huy, suffered a serious failure in business. It was reported that he was in huge debt of tens of millions of HKD (equivalent to tens of billions of VND). This loss not only affected personal assets but also led to many complicated legal consequences.

To save her family and solve the debt burden, Yeung Wan-yi made a bold and heartbreaking decision. She is said to have had to mortgage her Miss Hong Kong crown and many properties in the US that the couple owned.

However, those efforts were not enough to overcome the financial storm, pushing the whole family into a spiral of lawsuits and public pressure. Hong Kong media at that time continuously reported on the incident, putting even more pressure on the former beauty queen.

Faced with an untenable situation, Duong Uyen Nghi decided to bring her two children to the US around 2010, starting over as a single mother. This not only helped her and her children escape the pressures and scandals of the debt scandal in her home country, but also opened a new chapter full of challenges but also full of hope.

Current life in America: Simplicity, determination and pride in motherhood

Away from the spotlight of showbiz and the endless noise, Duong Uyen Nghi returned to education – a field she was very passionate about when she was in Hong Kong. She worked at a kindergarten in the US, focusing on caring for and teaching young children.

In addition, with the mindset of a businesswoman, Duong Uyen Nghi also started selling beauty and health products on social networking platforms, taking advantage of her experience and relationships from her time as a beauty queen. This helps her earn more income to cover her living expenses and raise her children.

Although Duong Uyen Nghi and her three children's life in the US is no longer glamorous, it is full of love and peace. She often shares everyday moments with her children on social media, showing a simple but warm life.

In early 2025, the former Miss Hong Kong posted a photo of her weekend outing with her daughter. Before that, she also shared a photo of her eldest son on his high school graduation day – the boy is now tall, handsome and is commented by netizens as having the qualities of a “showbiz family”, possibly following in his mother’s footsteps in the future. The radiant, proud expression of Duong Uyen Nghi next to her son moved many people.

Despite experiencing many ups and downs, from the peak of fame to the depths of the economy, Duong Uyen Nghi still maintains a positive, optimistic spirit and admirable courage. She once shared that the greatest pride in her life is not the Miss crown or any material success, but the maturity, obedience and strength of her two children. This is the greatest motivation to help her overcome all difficulties.

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