Jacky Wu's ex-wife finds new calling as church pastor after 12 years of divorce
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese entertainer Jacky Wu confirmed he has been divorced for 12 years.
- His ex-wife, Zhang Weiyi, has found a new path in church, serving as a pastor and leading small groups.
- Despite the divorce, Zhang Weiyi's identity as Wu's wife was still used in church promotional materials as of 2023.
Taiwanese variety show king Jacky Wu recently revealed during a concert in Malaysia that he has been divorced from his wife, Zhang Weiyi, for 12 years. He stated that he left the marital assets and alimony entirely to his ex-wife, walking away with nothing.
According to reports, Zhang Weiyi, who was once the woman behind the king of hosts, has maintained a low profile. She has now found a new purpose in life within the church. Sources say she is not only devout but also serves as a district pastor at the Taipei Foursquare Church. She leads eight small groups and manages over a dozen group leaders, achieving considerable success in the religious community.
Zhang Weiyi has found spiritual solace and a life mission in her religious work. She has previously shared insights on marriage and family dynamics, openly acknowledging her past role as Jacky Wu's wife. Notably, church promotional materials for Zhang Weiyi's pastoral work, as recently as 2023, still highlighted her identity as "the wife of variety show king Jacky Wu."
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.