It’s rare to see a star child not only live up to his famous lineage, but go above and beyond. But that’s exactly what Lucas Tse, the first child of Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung, is doing. With images sharper than his father’s, a mind that has astounded educators around the world, and a personality that exudes warmth and responsibility, Lucas has convinced netizens that he is the Gen 2 high level of C-entertainment.
At just 18, Lucas has grown into a tall, handsome young man, with a sharp jawline and the confident aura of a model. A recent photo of him in a suit has gone viral, prompting fans to say he might even be more attractive than his heartthrob father. Some even compare his elegance to that of his grandfather Patrick Tse, the Hong Kong legend si da tian wang (Four Heavenly Kings).
But Lucas isn’t just a pretty face. He is an academic prodigy.
At the age of 15 he skipped school and was accepted to Stamford International School in Singapore, completing a 5-year program in just 3 years. His writing score places him above 97% of students globally. At 18, he received a rare direct admission to the Department of Physics at Cambridge University, a faculty known for only having an acceptance rate of just 15% worldwide, of which less than 20% were Asian students.
But wait, there’s more. Lucas also passed the entrance exam to the Australian Institute of Music’s Department of Piano, one of only 6 students accepted globally. He was awarded a scholarship of AUD 20,000. Under the alias “Lux,” Lucas independently uploaded six original songs to a music forum in early 2025, garnering over 1.9 million plays. He’s clearly carving a path in the music world on his own terms, without needing a famous name.
And he’s a genius in STEM too. He designed a robotic arm that won gold at the International Youth Physics Competition and is now on display at the Hong Kong Science Museum.
Lucas has been in the spotlight since birth. At just 22 days old, she had a HKD10 million insurance policy taken out by Nicholas Tse. His Chinese name Xie Zhenxuan was lovingly chosen by his grandmother, while “Lucas” was chosen by Nicholas for its meaning: light.
Despite his elite background, Lucas grew up in a single-parent household after his parents divorced when he was four. Raised by Cecilia Cheung, Lucas matured quickly, often helping to care for his younger brother Quintus and comforting his mother when she was exhausted. The media once captured a touching scene of him watching over his mother as she fell asleep in a restaurant.
In his pre-teen years, Lucas faced harsh public scrutiny over his appearance. Critics feared it wouldn’t live up to its standards visual god inheritance. But in April 2025, his extraordinary presence at Nicholas Tse’s concert put all doubts to rest.
Their once tense father-son relationship has improved significantly in recent years. Lucas and Quintus have been seen supporting Nicholas at his concerts, skiing in Dubai and traveling together through Japan. Notably, Lucas also helped design his father’s performance outfits for a show in Hangzhou.
Lucas Tse is not just a legacy-riding star kid, he is a once-in-a-lifetime talent defining his own legacy in academia, music, science and fashion. The future looks incredibly bright for this Hong Kong prince.
Sources: K14
