Xi Mengyao reverses her fortunes

Supermodel Xi Mengyao and Mario Ho, son of the late Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho, have celebrated their union with a lavish wedding ceremony, reportedly costing over 100 million yuan. This event has drawn significant public attention, with many viewing Xi's life as a modern romance novel.

Her journey has seen her transform from a professional supermodel into the wife of a young entrepreneur, and increasingly, a public face for the influential Ho family, earning recognition from her mother-in-law, Angela Leong. This trajectory was perhaps unimaginable seven years prior.

A pivotal moment in Xi's career was her widely publicized fall during the Victoria's Secret fashion show in Shanghai in 2017. Despite the initial negative attention, the incident surprisingly amplified her fame. Her social media following surged, and Victoria's Secret not only maintained their partnership but appointed her as a "China Angel Ambassador."

Prior to the fall, Xi had already begun exploring entertainment ventures, which intensified public criticism following the runway incident. However, her career did not suffer; instead, her commercial value reportedly increased significantly. Her appearance on the dating show "The Next Love" led to her meeting Mario Ho, further cementing her public profile and marketability.