Edison Chen (born October 7, 1980) is a Canadian-born Hong Kong multihyphenate whose career as an actor, singer, and fashion designer has been frequently overshadowed by high-profile and a complex web of romantic storylines . Emerging as a "bad boy" heartthrob in the early 2000s, Chen’s personal life became a fixture of Asian tabloids, culminating in the 2008 scandal that permanently altered the landscape of the Hong Kong entertainment industry. The 2008 Photo Scandal: A Turning Point

Chen’s dating life was frequently spotlighted by the media, ranging from long-term partners to rumored flings:

Unlike the starlets and actresses of his past, Qin Shupei was independent. She had weathered her own public divorce and custody battles. She wasn’t interested in Edison’s past; she was interested in his future.