Nicholas Tse’s Goddaughter Is The Heiress Of S$2.5bil Chinese Sports Brand

Did you know that Nicholas Tse, 43, is godfather to a billionaire heiress?

The Hong Kong star recently attended his goddaughter Ding Jiamin’s wedding in Xiamen. Pictures from the occasion went viral quickly, with many taking an interest in Jiamin’s background. 

As it turns out, the 27-year-old bride’s family is as wealthy as many had suspected. 

According to Hong Kong media, Jiamin is the daughter of Xtep's CEO, Ding Shui Po. The Chinese sports equipment manufacturing company was established in 2001, and is based in Hong Kong. Xtep is reported to be valued around S$2.5bil. 

Jiamin works at the company, and is in charge of one of Xtep’s popular sportswear lines. 

Nicholas, on the other hand, has been a spokesperson for the brand since it was established 23 years ago.

In 2016, Nicholas invested S$3mil in Xtep shares, becoming one of its shareholders. With the success of the company, it’s been reported that his shares are now worth over S$16mil.

Jiamin’s groom, Zhou Liyuan, comes from an equally affluent family. The 28-year-old is the second son of the family behind Chinese clothing company, Septwolves. There are thousands of Septwolves outlets in China, and the company is reportedly worth S$750mil. 

The newlyweds are childhood sweethearts. They were classmates in junior high, and are said to be each others’ first loves. They got engaged in 2022, with Jiamin’s family receiving S$336mil in dowry.

Nicholas attended the ceremony in casual wear, sporting a grey hoodie, baggy pants and a cap. Although he was praised by some for “not stealing the limelight”, others believed he should have dressed more formally. 

Casino King Stanley Ho’s son Mario Ho, his wife Ming Xi, and his sister, Alice Ho, were also at the wedding.