Chen Xiuhuan’s Daughter Shalynn Just Turned 21 And She Received This Super Meaningful Gift From Her Parents
It’s all in the details.
We’ve seen loads of celeb kids celebrate their birthdays recently, from former actress Ivy Lee’s twin sons Dash and Nik, to Ah Jie Zoe Tay’s eldest son, Brayden.
This week, it's Chen Xiuhuan’s daughter, Shalynn Tsai, who just turned 21.
And if the name Shalynn sounds kinda familiar, well, it’s probably ‘cos Shalynn, along with other second-gen stars like Chantalle Ng, Calvert Tay and Chen Yixin, had starred in the 2017 Mediacorp drama, While We Are Young.
Lots of love
While throwing a huge party is impossible ’cos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Xiuhuan, 55, still managed to pull out all the stops for a small celebration with her family at home, including Shalynn’s two sisters, Shanisse, 23, and Shavinne, 17.
But what was the most eye-catching was the Tiffany-blue box set out on the table, alongside the cake.
As it turns out, apart from being a coming-of-age present for Shalynn, there’s also a super sweet and meaningful story behind the gift from Xiuhuan and her Taiwanese businessman husband.
“Once upon a time, you needed us so much, but now you are a grown woman. Even with this key that symbolises freedom, daddy and mommy hope we can continue to be there for you through the highs and lows that life will bring you,” wrote Xiuhuan, adding that the tradition of gifting a key pendant meant “opening the door to maturity”, as well as a “symbol of the limitless doors they can open in their life”.
Then and now
But wait! There’s more.
Apart from a key pendant, Xiuhuan also added two heart charms, meant to represent how Xiuhuan and her husband will always “love and support” Shalynn.
“You’ll always have our love forever. Regardless of how old you are, in our hearts, you’ll always be our baby,” wrote Xiuhuan.
All together now. Aww…
Photos: Chen Xiuhuan/Instagram, Shalynn Tsai/Instagram
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