Aaron Kwok’s First Love Yao Zhengjing: From Adult Films to Business at 60

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Yiu Ching-Ching, known professionally as Yao Zhengjing, has made a rare public appearance at age 60, according to a report by Hong Kong01. Once recognized as Aaron Kwok’s first serious girlfriend during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Yiu has since transitioned from acting to business after a brief but notable career in film and television.

Born on March 2, 1966, in Hong Kong, Cecilia Yiu began her career in the entertainment industry after joining TVB’s training program in 1984. It was during this time that she met Aaron Kwok, who was also a trainee at the station. Their relationship quickly became one of the most talked-about romances in Hong Kong’s entertainment circle, drawing significant media attention due to their rising profiles as young performers.

Yiu gained recognition for her acting roles in several television dramas, most notably portraying Ni Dong’er in the Tony Leung Chiu-Wai version of Hap Hak Hang (The Smiling, Proud Wanderer). Her performance in the series contributed to her growing popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s. She also appeared in other well-known productions such as Ode to Gallantry, Seasons, Chut Toi Sheung Kiu and Thunder Operation.

After leaving TVB in 1992, Yiu made a surprising career shift by starring in a series of Category III films, which are known for their adult-oriented content in Hong Kong cinema. Among these were Close Lover: Close Love and Which Girl Is Not Passionate: The Doubt of Stripping, both released in 1993. Her involvement in these films caused a considerable sensation in Hong Kong at the time, marking a stark contrast to her earlier television image.

Following her brief foray into Category III films, Yiu gradually stepped away from the entertainment industry. Reports indicate that she subsequently changed her name and pursued a career in business, living a private life away from the public eye. Her recent appearance, as noted by Hong Kong01, represents one of the few occasions she has been seen in public in recent years.

The relationship between Cecilia Yiu and Aaron Kwok, while highly publicized during its peak, eventually ended due to mounting media pressure. Although neither party has spoken extensively about the breakup in recent years, historical accounts confirm that Yiu was Kwok’s first serious girlfriend before his later relationships with figures such as Lynn Hung and his eventual marriage to model Moka Fang in 2017.

Now in her sixties, Cecilia Yiu Ching-Ching remains a figure of interest in Hong Kong entertainment history, particularly for her early career trajectory and her association with one of the city’s most enduring pop icons. Her decision to leave acting and pursue a life outside the spotlight underscores a path taken by several performers who sought stability beyond the pressures of fame.