Casino heiress Laurinda Ho and her actor husband Dou Xiao were spotted enjoying a sweet moment together in Australia, seemingly denying recent divorce rumors.
Photos shared on social media on November 9 show Laurinda preparing to enter a swimming pool while Dou Xiao watches her from the poolside, smiling and chatting. Their cheerful interaction contrasts sharply with growing speculation that they had not seen each other in months and were emotionally distant. The affectionate scene suggests the couple may still be going strong despite online whispers.
Their romance began over dinner and they went public in April 2019 after a video of them kissing in an elevator leaked online. Throughout their relationship, the couple shared many sweet moments traveling together, visiting each other on set, and posting couple photos. Dou Xiao once interrupted his work schedule to travel to Hong Kong and be with Laurinda as she mourned the passing of her father. Laurinda, in turn, dyed her hair long and black to match Dou Xiao’s traditional aesthetic.
The couple tied the knot in a lavish wedding in Bali in April 2023. Dou Xiao reportedly planned every detail, from the wedding venue to the imported flowers.
Initially, their postmarital life seemed harmonious. They often attended public events, shared vacation photos and seemed blissfully in love. But by mid-2023, netizens noticed a lack of online interaction between the two. Laurinda was said to have quietly deleted or hidden posts regarding her husband. Meanwhile, Dou Xiao has rarely mentioned his wife in recent updates, fueling rumors of marital discord.
Hong Kong media also speculated that Laurinda’s family was dissatisfied with Dou Xiao’s career and income, which may have put a financial strain on the marriage. Some bloggers said their busy schedules kept them apart for long periods, leading to emotional distance. Recently, both sides have publicly denied any rift.
Dou Xiao, born in 1988 in Xi’an, Shaanxi, moved to Canada with his family at the age of 10. After winning a local modeling competition thanks to his striking looks, he returned to China and enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy. He became famous after being cast in Zhang Yimou’s film Under the hawthorn tree and has acted in numerous films and dramas, including Dangerous relationships, It’s time to love, Tribes and Empires: Storm of PropheciesAND Princess agents.
Laurinda Ho, born in 1991, is the daughter of the late casino magnate Stanley Ho and his third wife, Ina Chan. A successful student in the UK, Laurinda then ventured into her own entrepreneurial career. He boasts over 600,000 followers on Instagram and 1.7 million fans on Weibo.
Their recent public appearance in Australia suggests that, at least for now, love may still be in the air for this high-profile couple.
Sources: Ngoisao
