Despite recently going through a whirlwind of wedding celebrations, Ming Xi looked radiant and effortlessly elegant during her latest public appearance.
Since his extravagant wedding captured media attention, every move Ming Xi makes has remained under intense public scrutiny. On June 16, she made her first media appearance since the wedding while attending a MaxMara event in Shanghai. The famous model did not disappoint fans, once again proving her status as an international top model and one of the most influential heiress brides in Chinese entertainment.
During the event, Ming Xi immediately attracted attention in a sophisticated deep red dress. The rich color beautifully highlighted her porcelain complexion, showcasing the flawless figure that once graced the Victoria’s Secret runway. Despite the busy schedule of her wedding celebrations, she maintained a fresh, radiant look and an unmistakably luxurious aura. Rather than relying on extravagant accessories, her minimalist style and confident presence allowed her natural elegance to shine.
Another highlight of the event was Ming Xi meeting with “snow princess” Eileen Gu. The Olympic freestyle skiing star was among the guests who attended Ming Xi and Mario Ho’s wedding celebration. Both women are prominent figures in fashion and entertainment, representing a modern image of influential and successful women.
Photos of the couple chatting and laughing together quickly became a hot topic on social media. The image of the powerful heiress bride next to the globally recognized sporting icon created a stunning visual moment. Ming Xi’s sophisticated beauty combined with Eileen Gu’s youthful charisma and intelligence captivated fans, further demonstrating Ming Xi’s influence in major international events.
In July 2019, Mario Ho officially registered his marriage with Victoria’s Secret model Ming Xi after a grand proposal consisting of 99,999 roses. Seven years into their marriage, the couple now has two children: a son, Ronaldo Ho, born in 2019, and a daughter born in 2022. After giving birth to the family’s first grandchild and reportedly helping secure a larger share of the family inheritance for her husband, Ming Xi’s position within the Ho family has strengthened significantly. Once said to have faced her mother-in-law’s disapproval, she is now considered a trusted partner who actively assists in family affairs.
Mario Ho and Ming Xi’s wedding was one of the most extravagant celebrity events in recent times. According to industry sources, the ceremony held at Mont Saint-Michel in France cost around 300 million yuan. The bride wore a Dior Haute Couture wedding dress that required more than 600 hours of craftsmanship. Her necklace, created by GRAFF, included 52 round brilliant-cut diamonds, ranging from 1.07 carats to a whopping 7.14 carats. The wedding photographer was Jose Villa, who had previously photographed Justin and Hailey Bieber’s wedding.
Before the main ceremony, Ming Xi stunned guests at an intimate welcome dinner for family and close friends by wearing a set of diamond jewelry totaling 103.7 carats, including earrings, bracelets and rings worth about 49 million yuan. Reports also claimed that the couple covered air travel and hotel expenses for guests while presenting wedding gift boxes worth 6,000 yuan each. According to Chinese outlet 163, the total cost per guest was estimated at around 70,000 yuan.
Although some observers have questioned the reported figures and suggested that sponsorship deals may have offset some expenses, there is no doubt that Mario Ho and Ming Xi’s wedding remains one of the most talked about celebrity events of the year.
Mario Ho is the son of Angela Leong, the fourth wife of casino magnate Stanley Ho. Born in 1995, he is six years younger than Ming Xi and is known for his outstanding academic achievements. He won prizes in international mathematics competitions for two consecutive years and was accepted into both Oxford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the age of 18. He ultimately chose MIT, earning a master’s degree in 2016 before returning to Hong Kong to build his entrepreneurial career.
Meanwhile, Ming Xi, born in 1989, has risen to international fame as one of China’s most successful supermodels, gaining global recognition through her appearances in Victoria’s Secret fashion shows.
Sources: K14
