Hong Kong actress Tavia Yeung, who starred in the historical drama “Empresses in the Palace,” recently shared some personal anecdotes on the mainland variety show “Around the World with New Vibes,” which is related to the drama. Among a group of celebrities discussing the most absurd things they have lost, Tavia Yeung shocked everyone by revealing that she had lost her eldest daughter not once, but twice.
Tavia Yeung has been married to mainland actor Him Law for 16 years and they have three children: 11-year-old eldest daughter, 9-year-old second daughter, and 4-year-old son. 13 years ago, Tavia gained fame in mainland China for her role in “Empresses in the Palace.” A few years ago, the family temporarily moved to Shanghai, but due to a serious outbreak of the epidemic in Shanghai and subsequent strict lockdown measures causing food shortages and chaos, Tavia Yeung and her family had to relocate back to Hong Kong in 2022.
Recently, the spin-off variety show of “Empresses in the Palace,” named “Around the World with New Vibes,” has sparked much discussion. During a conversation about the most absurd things lost, Tavia Yeung shared the heart-stopping incidents of losing her 2-year-old eldest daughter, who thankfully didn’t wander off too far and didn’t encounter any danger. Although her daughter was quickly found and returned to her family’s embrace, the suspenseful experience left both guests and audiences in a cold sweat.
Reflecting on those moments, Tavia Yeung recalled the situations: Once, while on a family trip to Macau, she realized her eldest daughter was missing when the family was getting ready to leave in a car. Fortunately, the girl was found not too far away talking to a concerned man. On another occasion, during a visit to Disneyland after taking a family photo, Tavia Yeung and her husband couldn’t find their daughter, only to discover she had patiently stayed in place waiting for them.
The reactions from netizens to Tavia Yeung’s two harrowing experiences vary. Some criticized her for being careless as a mother, saying, “Tavia Yeung is really too careless, losing a child is too scary,” and “One must pay attention to safety when going out.” Others showed understanding, acknowledging that with multiple children to handle, it can be challenging to keep track of each one and suggested that family members should also be more alert and helpful in such situations.