Former golden hour drama star Ady An shocked audiences with her visibly bloated and gaunt latest appearance after her husband’s imprisonment. The once-famous Taiwanese actress known for her elegance and dazzling smile now looks almost unrecognizable, sparking waves of sympathy on social media.
Ady An’s downfall began after her husband, Levo Chen, a real estate tycoon and casino magnate in Macau, was arrested on January 29, 2022, for serious financial crimes. In April 2023, Levo Chen was sentenced to 14 years in prison on 83 charges, including money laundering, running an illegal gambling business, and leading an organized criminal group. He was also fined $90 million. After appealing, his sentence was slightly reduced to 13 years.
The shocking scandal ended Ady An’s brilliant career. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber star deleted all family photos, retired from show business and returned to her parents’ home in Taiwan with her two children.
On October 9, 2025, paparazzi captured rare photos of the actress while dining out with her family in Taipei. Her frail, pale appearance, with a puffy face and visibly aged, stunned fans who could hardly recognize the once-gorgeous “Taiwanese entertainment princess.” Witnesses described her as “skinny to the bone, with lifeless eyes and tired skin.”
“No one could believe that it was Ady An, the same beauty that once fascinated Asia,” netizens commented.
The tragic situation in Ady An sparked deep solidarity. Since her husband’s arrest, she has reportedly experienced both financial and emotional difficulties. In addition to taking care of her two children alone, the woman would also be burdened by her husband’s RMB 1.6 billion (over $220 million) debt.
The actress, who once lived like a king, has now retreated into a quiet and solitary life. Reports say she has cut off all contact with her husband and his family and has not visited him in prison for almost three years. Although she has reportedly filed for divorce, the process remains incomplete due to complex financial entanglements.
Born into a rich and powerful family, Ady An was once nicknamed “Taiwan’s showbiz princess.” His father was a successful businessman and his grandparents were influential figures in Taipei. Despite her privileged background, Ady An pursued acting out of pure passion, starring in hit dramas such as Chinese Paladin, Autumn’s Concerto, Snowy Mountain Flying Fox, and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.
Her 2017 marriage to Levo Chen was once seen as a fairytale union. The billionaire reportedly treated her like royalty, showering her with gifts and luxury, until his empire collapsed.
Now, the former “goddess of C-entertainment” lives a drastically different life. Her story has become a sobering reflection on how fame, wealth and love can vanish overnight.
Sources: K14
