Isabella Leong (born June 23, 1988), is a 36-year-old Chinese actress and singer. She was Richard Li’s spouse from 2008 to 2011 and they are parents to three sons named Ethan Li Cheung Tsz, N. Li, and H. Li. Leong has a net worth of $50 million which is not too significant compared to Richard Li’s $4.6 billion.
For a prominent entertainer who was once the romantic partner of a famous billionaire businessman and philanthropist; it is not hard to see why Isabella Leong and Richard Li’s relationship continues to stir the curiosity of many even though they are no longer together. While they are no longer lovers, they have had to maintain some kind of relationship for the sake of their kids.
Profile Summary of Isabella Leong
- Full Name: Luísa Isabella Nolasco da Silva Leong Lok-yau
- Other Names: Liang Leyao and Liang Luoshi
- Nickname: Bella
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1988
- Isabella Leong’s Age: 36 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Macanese/Eurasian (Portuguese and Chinese)
- Nationality: Chinese
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Single
- Isabella Leong’s Ex-Partner: Richard Li
- Isabella Leong’s Children: Three Sons (Ethan Li Cheung Tsz, N. Li, and H. Li)
- Isabella Leong’s Parents: Luís Alberto Marques Nolasco da Silva (Father)
- Siblings: One (Older Half-Sister)
- Isabella Leong’s Height: 5 Feet 7¾ Inches (1.72 m/1.72 cm)
- Isabella Leong’s Net Worth: $50 Million
- Famous for: Career in Entertainment and Relationship with Richard Li
- Isabella Leong’s Instagram: @isabella.leong
Isabella Leong and Richard Li Were Domestic Partners from 2008 to 2011
Reports have it that the relationship between Isabella Leong and Richard Li began in 2008. As the story goes, they met on the set of a 2008 movie, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. From what we gathered, their meeting happened sometime in November 2007. They were introduced to each other by a mutual acquaintance, actress Michelle Yeoh, and they took to each other.
Not long after that, it became apparent that they were lovers despite the massive age difference between them. Li was twice as old as Leong when they started dating in 2008 but that didn’t constitute any problem for them, at least to the best of our knowledge. Things happened quickly for the two as they soon started cohabiting.
Not long after that, it emerged that they were expecting a child together. They were unarguably committed to each other. For instance, it was reported that Richard Li forked out $6.2 million to resolve Isabella Leong’s long-term contract with Emperor Entertainment Group. Many believed that it was a matter of time before they got married but that never happened.
They Amicably Ended Their Relationship in 2011 after Having Three Sons Together
It’s no secret that Isabella Leong is a mother of three sons, all of whom were fathered by her former domestic partner, Richard Li. Barely a year into their relationship, it emerged that Isabella Leong and Richard Li were expecting a child together. April of 2009 came and they welcomed their first son together named Ethan Li Cheung Tsz. He is currently 15 years old.
Towards the end of the same year they had their first son, the former couple realized that they were pregnant again. Li was very suportive of Leong during this period. In June of 2010, they welcomed their second and third child, a set of twin sons named N. Li and H. Li. They are 14 years old at the moment. Less than a year after they had their twin sons, it circulated that they were parting ways.
It was in March 2011 that Isabella Leong announced that she and Richard Li had parted ways. Both the actress and the billionaire businessman related that their split was amicable. But as one would expect, several rumors surrounded their breakup. Prominent among them was the claim that Mandy Lieu, a Malaysian-American model and actress, came between them. This was never confirmed in any meaningful manner. The truth about their split remains a secret best known to the former couple.
Isabella Leong and Richard Li’s Sons are:
- Ethan Li Cheung Tsz (Age, 15)
- N. Li (Age, 14)
- H. Li (Age, 14)
Isabella Leong Is Currently 36 Years Old Whereas Richard Li Is 58
As hinted earlier, there is a big age difference between the former lovers. As you would easily find, Isabella Leong was born in Macau on the 23rd of June 1988. Her former domestic partner Richard Li was born two decades earlier, precisely on the 8th of November 1966.
So while the actress is 36 years old at the moment, the billionaire is 58. This means that the latter is 21 years older than the former. They didn’t let this get in the way of what they had. As far as the public knows, the age difference didn’t inspire the end of their relationship.
Just as the massive age difference between the two, they came from differing family backgrounds. Richard was born into a rich family. He is the son of Li Ka-Shing widely regarded as the richest man in Hong Kong and one of the richest people in the world.
Isabella, on the other hand, had a pretty rough upbringing. Though she belongs to one of the major Portuguese-Chinese Noble families of Macau, she was raised by her mother who was a croupier. Her father was addicted to drugs which claimed his life when the actress was only six months old. Her father’s family never regarded her as theirs and she had to work at a young age to assist her mother provide for the family.
Isabella Leong’s Net Worth Is Estimated at $50 Million Whereas Richard Li Is Worth $4.6 Billion
Isabella Leong’s net worth is currently estimated at $50 million. While this is only a guestimate of her wealth, it is no secret that she made most of her wealth from her career in entertainment. As a singer and actress, she has undoubtedly made good money from being an entertainer. Between 2004 and 2006, she released six albums. She has also been seen in dozens of small and big screen productions since 2005.
Disregarding the foregoing, it is believed that her relationship with Richard Li buoyed up her net worth in some ways. When they parted ways, it was claimed in some quarters that the billionaire would have to pay the actress HK$3 billion as stipulated in a contract they signed at the beginning of their relationship.
Richard dismissed that claim and nothing indicates there was any truth to it. It is also said that the actress owns a mansion in Hongkong worth HK$ 500 million. If one must believe that, it was Richard who gifted her the mansion. The Hong Kong businessman is the founder and chairman of Pacific Century Group. He has a robust business portfolio and his net worth is estimated at $4.6 billion as of July 2022.
List of Isabella Leong Movies and TV Shows
- The Eye 3 (2005)
- Bug Me Not! (2005)
- Dragon Heat (2005)
- A Chinese Tall Story (2005)
- McDull, the Alumni (2006)
- Isabella (2006)
- Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)
- Diary (2006)
- The Knot (2006)
- Spider Lilies (2007)
- Simply Actors (2007)
- Missing (2008)
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
- 12 Golden Ducks (2015)
- Murmur of the Hearts (2015)
- Missbehavior (2019)
- Love After Love (2020)
She Currently Resides in Hong Kong and Is Mostly Committed to Raising Her Sons
The last time Isabella Leong was seen in any production was in 2020. In the said year, she played Ji Jie in Love After Love ( Di yi lu xiang), a drama film that Anyi Wang co-wrote with Eileen Chang and also directed. Given this, many started wondering what has become of the actress.
To the best of our knowledge, Leong is yet to retire. She is only more committed to raising her kids at the moment. It is not easy to be a single mother of three kids. So she has had to redefine her priorities and it is no surprise that she is placing her sons above her career.
Isabella Leong and her sons live in Hong Kong and her life mostly revolves around them right now. Nevertheless, she has not completely abandoned her career. Anyone who keeps up with her on Instagram and other social media platforms should be able to tell that.
