Best Actor and Actress Surprise Appearance Together: Charmaine Sheh Secretly Meets Ruco Chan in Malaysia

Busy running around Malaysia thanking audiences for the Chinese New Year movie "Mum, Getting Married Again!", Hong Kong TV King Ruco Chan was unexpectedly spotted by netizens having dinner with 4-time Best Actress and long-time friend Charmaine Sheh at a seafood restaurant in Kepong on Saturday night! On one side was the male lead, whose voice was so hoarse he could barely speak but still worked hard to thank fans, and on the other, the Labubu goddess Charmaine Sheh, low-key in a mask, visiting Malaysia. The two rarely appear together, instantly sparking heated discussions among fans.

In a video uploaded by netizens, a woman suspected to be Charmaine Sheh is seen wearing a mask and a baseball cap, dressed in a pink and black striped V-neck vest, topped with a brown jacket, carrying a brown bag, and accompanied by friends, walking one after another into the restaurant with Ruco Chan. After being seated, she took off her coat and mask, laughing and chatting cheerfully with her friends. Sharp-eyed netizens also recognized that her bag was adorned with her favorite pink Labubu keychain. As everyone knows, Charmaine Sheh is a superfan of Labubu, so this keychain basically served as authentication of her identity.

The keychain on her bag accidentally 'gave it away'

Ruco Chan was also wearing exactly the same white vest and striped white jacket as he had been while thanking audiences earlier that night at Mid Valley cinema. Netizens revealed that Ruco Chan appeared at the cinema at 8pm to meet fans before leaving, and then reappeared surprisingly at the post-screening event at midnight. Recently, as he's been attending many audience events back to back, his voice has become so hoarse he has to pinch his throat to make a sound, yet he still insisted on taking group photos and selfies with all the fans, showing remarkable professionalism. It is speculated that Ruco Chan took the opportunity between 8pm and 11pm to have dinner with Charmaine Sheh, who was visiting Malaysia—clearly highlighting their close friendship.

Ruco Chan and Charmaine Sheh have been friends for many years, both formerly powerhouse actors at TVB, and are famous for being diehard friends in the industry. They often hang out privately, and Charmaine Sheh frequently celebrates Ruco Chan's birthday with Nancy Wu and Rosina Lam. Last October, when Rosina Lam and her husband visited Malaysia to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary, Charmaine Sheh, Ruco Chan, Joel Chan, and Toby Leung also happened to be there in Malaysia to join the gathering.

Just before this Chinese New Year, Charmaine Sheh went on holiday to Thailand with her mother and brother, and stayed in Hong Kong to celebrate the Spring Festival, gathering not just with her family but also industry friends for New Year celebrations. She even posted photos with Chow Yun-Fat, Michael Miu, and Bosco Wong; her selfie with idol Chow Yun-Fat made her particularly excited. This time, she suddenly appeared in Malaysia—was it a special trip to support her friend's new movie? After all, "Mum, Getting Married Again!" is currently only showing in Malaysia.

‘Mum, Getting Married Again!’ Box Office Breaks 4 Million

The film is directed by Kent Chan, starring Ruco Chan, Oscar Leung (Oscar), and Bob Lam—all investing, producing, and starring for the first time. Since premiering in Malaysia on the first day of the Lunar New Year, it has enjoyed both positive reviews and robust box office results. The three leads even flew to Malaysia right after celebrating the New Year’s Eve dinner in Hong Kong, launching a whirlwind promotional tour north and south. To push box office sales, they have not only replied to every viewer’s comment but also responded to private messages, showing true sincerity.

Ruco Chan laughed, saying the most memorable incident was missing the message about his wife and son’s flight back to Hong Kong because he was busy replying to comments one by one—which forced his family to stay an extra day. He said, half amused and half helpless, "That really was the most unforgettable thing, but I’m very grateful for my family’s understanding!" Thanks to the main cast and crew’s fervent promotions, 'Mum, Getting Married Again!' has officially surpassed the 4 million ringgit box office mark.