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Taiwanese Star Bai Chia-chi Holds Makeup Wedding Banquet, Shares Grief Over Late Friend

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actress Bai Chia-chi and singer-actor Wu Dong-yen held their makeup wedding banquet 8 years after their marriage, hosting 70 tables.
  • Bai Chia-chi became emotional discussing the recent death of their close friend, actor Fu Tzu-chun, from acute leukemia.
  • The couple acknowledged the complex emotions of celebrating their wedding while grieving their friend, who had a prior commitment and could not attend.

Taiwanese actress Bai Chia-chi and singer-actor Wu Dong-yen celebrated their belated wedding banquet eight years after their marriage, hosting 70 tables in a lavish event.

During the celebration, Bai Chia-chi became visibly emotional, tearfully recalling their close friend and fellow actor, Fu Tzu-chun, who passed away on June 7 from acute leukemia. The couple admitted to experiencing a complex mix of joy from the wedding preparations and profound sadness over their friend's death.

We were immersed in the joy of preparing for the wedding, but often fell into sadness thinking about him. That feeling is very complex and not easy.

— Bai Chia-chiThe actress described her emotional state balancing wedding celebrations with grief over her friend's death.

Bai Chia-chi explained that while they hadn't specifically reserved a seat for Fu Tzu-chun, he had communicated his prior commitments for the wedding date and sent his blessings. She fondly remembered him as a wonderful senior and brother figure who supported them throughout their careers and witnessed their growth.

Although I couldn't attend, I hope you two have a happy and fulfilling marriage.

— Fu Tzu-chunWu Dong-yen recalled the touching message left by their late friend in a wedding intention form.

Wu Dong-yen echoed the sentiment, expressing disbelief at Fu Tzu-chun's passing. He shared that Fu Tzu-chun had thoughtfully completed a wedding intention form, leaving behind well wishes for the couple's enduring happiness. Seeing Fu Tzu-chun's name while confirming guest lists and seating arrangements became a poignant reminder of their loss.

Recalling their decade-long friendship, Wu Dong-yen described Fu Tzu-chun as a perpetually sunny and positive individual. He expressed his belief that their friend would want them to celebrate the occasion with joy, carrying his memory forward with gratitude and cherishing the present moment.

He is someone who brought very positive, very healthy energy to everyone. So, I believe he would want us to hold this wedding banquet with joyful hearts today.

— Wu Dong-yenWu Dong-yen shared his perspective on how their friend would want them to approach the celebration.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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