Known as the most iconic Xiaolongnü in TV history, Carman Lee she fascinated Asia with her ethereal beauty and cold elegance. Yet while her career soared, her love life was full of heartbreak leaving her single at almost 60.
In Jin Yongit is the classic novel The return of the Condor heroesXiaolongnü is described as a cold beauty, delicate and detached, like snow on a distant peak. Among the many actresses who have played her, Carman Lee remains the definitive version. His on-screen chemistry with Louis Koo they created an unforgettable pairing.
Before acting, Carman Lee she worked as a flight attendant, a job she left to pursue her passion for performance. Born in 1966 in Hong Kong and the seventh of ten siblings in a modest family, she worked hard from a young age. She officially entered showbiz when she was in her twenties.
Her breakthrough role came in 1995 as Xiaolongnü in the television adaptation of The return of the Condor heroes. With his pure and serene gaze and delicate demeanor, Lee perfectly embodied the role imagined by Jin Yongmaking his performance legendary throughout Asia.
He went on to star in acclaimed works such as Legendary Fighter : Yang’s heroine AND The Indomitableconsolidating his position in the world of entertainment.
However, like his character, Carman LeeXiaolongnü’s romantic life reflected her unshakable love for a man, although her real-life romance was much more turbulent.
In 1998, she began a relationship with a businessman Clean Ying Chue20 years older than her and divorced with children. Deeply devout, Lee even quit acting at the height of her fame to support her desires. When Clean Ying ChueHis fortune collapsed and she stood by him through his bankruptcy and debts.
After 10 years, Clean Ying Chue concluded the report, supporting “incompatible personalities”. The heartbreak devastated Lee. She later revealed that she had once planned to leave the industry and live abroad with him. After their separation, she returned to Hong Kong and slowly rebuilt her career from 2013 onwards, choosing to embrace an independent life.
Now at 59 years old, Carman Lee he remains unmarried and childless. Instead, she adopted her niece as her goddaughter and finds joy in self-care and independence. She is outspoken about maintaining physical and mental well-being, committed to gym workouts and skin care. Her radiant and youthful appearance continues to wow fans, earning her the nickname “goddess of reverse aging”.
Lee has spoken openly about past struggles, including depression and even suicidal thoughts at age 42. The loss of loved ones and a failed romance once led her to lose faith in life. But now he says he feels stronger than ever.
By refusing to dwell on the past, Lee transformed herself. She remains active in fashion, acting and modeling, often appearing in campaigns and runways.
A beloved icon, Carman Lee proves that age is just a number and that strength, beauty and independence can blossom at every stage of life.
Sources: K14
