In Vietnamese showbiz, the wealthiest stars are usually A-list celebrities or artists from affluent backgrounds. Ly Nha Ky is a rare exception, yet her wealth and extravagant lifestyle are unmatched.
"Father Nguyen Dinh Thuc incites parishioners."
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| Despite her humble origins and lack of stunning beauty, Ly Nha Ky remains one of the wealthiest people in showbiz. |
Despite acting in films, commercials, and plays, Ly Nha Ky's artistic activities have largely failed to make a strong impression on the public. She has garnered more attention through her business and social activities.
In 2008, Ly Nha Ky became an ambassador for a cosmetics company in a fundraising program to help women worldwide who were suffering from abuse and domestic violence. In June 2009, Ly Nha Ky accepted an invitation to become an ambassador for Operation Smile, a non-governmental organization that provides free medical services and surgery for children with cleft lip and palate deformities. In 2011, the actress was appointed as Vietnam's tourism ambassador by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. At this time, her fame spread widely throughout the country.
Thanks to her tireless social activism, Ly Nha Ky gradually cultivated special relationships with the upper class and politicians. Each of these relationships brought her immense benefits.
The first foster mother that Ly Nha Ky publicly announced in 2009 was Ms. Alice Chiu, chairman of the Henyep Group and also chairman of the Sheen Hok International Charity Foundation. Shortly after, Ly Nha Ky was officially elected vice chairman of this foundation. Her second foster mother is Ms. Madame Wong – chairman of the famous E. Diamond Group in Hong Kong. Therefore, Ly Nha Ky naturally became the brand owner and brand ambassador for this company in Vietnam.
Ly Nha Ky also has two foster brothers: billionaire Soofeen Hu – the "jade king" of China and founder of the Museum of Jade Art; and Chavit Singson – a billionaire, businessman, and renowned politician in the Philippines. Furthermore, Ly Nha Ky is sworn sisters with "the queen of the Hong Kong entertainment industry," Lok Yi Ling, a high-ranking executive and manager of over 700 artists at TVB.
The aforementioned relationships are considered particularly close to Ly Nha Ky. Besides that, she also possesses connections with numerous other powerful figures from various fields around the world.
In business, Ly Nha Ky is affectionately called the "diamond businesswoman." She also owns a fashion store located on Dong Khoi Street – one of the most expensive shopping areas in Ho Chi Minh City. To build her fashion brand, Ly Nha Ky has never hesitated to spend billions of dong on dresses, clothes, and jewelry. Every appearance of hers attracts a lot of attention, whether at domestic or international events. It's not an exaggeration to say that Ly Nha Ky has no rival in the Vietnamese showbiz industry when it comes to luxury goods.
In contrast to her usual luxurious outfits, Ly Nha Ky always goes without makeup when at home or doing charity work. She is considered one of the most diligent and effective artists in charitable activities.
To date, Ly Nha Ky has erased the negative images and scandals she was involved in in the past. Few viewers remember that Ly Nha Ky was once called "the show-off." Public opinion continues to question her wealth. However, Ly Nha Ky rarely explains or defends herself. She silently proves her wealth through her luxurious lifestyle and classy appearances.
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Currently, her residence is a villa located in the Thao Dien residential area, District 2.
This house is as grand as a castle, its interior is gilded with gold, intricately carved down to the smallest detail, and furnished with luxurious and elaborate interiors. |
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| Ly Nha Ky once asserted that all the diamonds and 10 masterpiece brands present in Vietnam belonged to her. Because she was adorned with diamonds so extensively, she was dubbed the "diamond businesswoman." |
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| Tired of the diamond business, the former tourism ambassador opened a high-end fashion boutique right in the city's most expensive shopping district. |
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| Every year, Ly Nha Ky organizes a multi-million dollar fashion show for her brand, constantly elevating the show to an international standard. |
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| And this is the Rolls-Royce Ghost supercar, worth over 40 billion VND, that the businesswoman often uses when attending events. |
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| When it comes to extravagance, few in the entertainment industry can surpass Ly Nha Ky. In early 2012, she spent over 10 billion VND on a one-of-a-kind jewelry set called 'Rose Garden', crafted from diamonds and gold by an Italian artisan. |
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| A set of diamond jewelry in the shape of a snake (left) and a dragon (right), each valued at no less than 10 billion VND. |
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| Although the price of this jewelry set has not been disclosed, diamond connoisseurs estimate it to be worth approximately 10 billion VND. |
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| During her trip to the Cannes Film Festival in early 2013, Ly Nha Ky commissioned a custom-designed Chanel dress worth $100,000 (over 2 billion VND), paired with a Paolo Piovan diamond necklace and earrings worth 12 billion VND. |
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| A Piaget watch worth $300,000 (nearly 7 billion VND) along with a pair of stunning diamond earrings. |
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| At the 6th "Night of Long Legs" event, although criticized for her lack of sophistication in her outfit, Ly Nha Ky still caused a stir with her 12 billion VND designer ensemble, including a bejeweled evening gown, a Crivelli diamond ring, a De Grisogono diamond watch, and an 18k gold-plated handbag. |
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| At the launch of her own fashion brand, Ly Nha Ky wore Crivelli earrings worth $35,000 (approximately 800 million VND) and a Paolo Piovan ring worth $50,000 (over 1 billion VND). |
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| This Alexander McQueen outfit, worth approximately 800 million VND, marks the first time Ly Nha Ky has attracted attention for her extravagant spending. |
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