On December 29th, They reported that Zhao Wei (Vicky Zhao) posted on her personal account, marking her second public statement since being banned from the entertainment industry more than three years ago. She confirmed her divorce:
“Years ago, Mr. Huang and I legally dissolved our marriage. His lawsuits, news stories and statements do not concern me. I urge everyone to recognize this and refrain from associating me with unrelated issues or news,” Zhao said.
It was also revealed that Huang Youlong remarried and had another child. Zhao reportedly filed for divorce in 2019, but the legal process wasn’t finalized until 2021. Due to the length of the proceedings, she refrained from specifying an exact timeline for their separation.
In 2020, Zhao deleted all photos of Huang from his social media, sparking rumors of their divorce. However, he expressed frustration with the ongoing speculation. At the time, Huang’s son from a previous marriage posted photos with his half-sister, Xiao Siyue (Zhao and Huang’s daughter), which Zhao liked, leading fans to believe that the couple had reconciled.
On December 28, Zhao surprised the public by officially confirming that the divorce had been finalized “several years ago.”
Financial problems and divorce
Chinese media reported that Huang Youlong had exploited Zhao financially, causing her significant economic losses. This was reportedly the main reason why he filed for divorce.
The couple’s marital problems reportedly began in 2017, when they were fined 600,000 yuan by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for providing false financial information to manipulate the stock market. In 2018, the Shanghai Stock Exchange banned both from investing for five years. Following these events, the couple faced numerous lawsuits.
Huang Youlong’s financial difficulties worsened as he could no longer reinvest, forcing him to take on large debts to offset the losses. Since 2019, it has faced debt repayment demands totaling more than $141 million.
Second Quagmireas Huang Youlong became increasingly absent, Zhao was left to handle the financial fallout alone. This forced her to publicly clarify her separation from her ex-husband.
Current situation
Huang Youlong remarried and started a new family. Vicky Zhao maintains custody of her daughter, Xiao Siyue, who is currently studying in Hong Kong. Zhao was spotted visiting her daughter, often accompanied by her mother.
