Ta Dinh Phong's father - actor Ta Hien - passed away at the age of 89. His funeral was held discreetly by the family according to his will. He was cremated on July 20, only relatives attended a simple ritual and no public funeral was held.
However, the media and the public still focused their attention on the funeral process. Especially when Ta Hien's relationship with ex-daughter Truong Ba Chi and Ta Dinh Phong's current girlfriend - singer Vuong Phi - was constantly mentioned.
According to media reports, Faye Wong did not appear at the funeral, nor did she send wreaths. Her social media accounts were completely silent as if nothing had happened.
Vuong Phi's attitude caused controversy. Many people criticized her for being cold and impolite, saying that even the minimum politeness she did not want to do. Many people recalled old stories, saying she did not respect Ta Dinh Phong's father at all.
Although the romantic relationship between Vuong Phi and Ta Dinh Phong has lasted for more than a decade, as her current lover, Vuong Phi is commented on for having an attitude that is not as good as her ex-wife Truong Ba Chi.
Cecilia Cheung brought her 2 sons to see off her grandfather for the last time. But she did not enter the funeral home but chose to sit in the car and wait for 4 hours.
The actress also did not answer any interviews, only asked her assistant to send wreaths on her behalf, so that her 2 sons would go with Ta Dinh Phong's assistant to offer incense to her grandfather. She herself remained in the car until late afternoon before quietly leaving.
Truong Ba Chi's representative explained that she did not want to attract media attention, nor did she want to affect the funeral of the Ta family.
Truong Ba Chi's actions were commented as being moderate, understanding her situation and still showing affection for her ex-father-in-law.
Previously, on the day Nicholas Tse confirmed his father's death, Cecilia Cheung did not publicly post a farewell message, but secretly changed the avatar of her social media platforms to black.
Sources in the industry said that when Ta Hien became seriously ill, Truong Ba Chi was said to have quickly arranged for her eldest son Lucas, who was studying abroad in Australia, to return to Hong Kong (China) from mid-July, to be with her grandfather in his last days.
During his lifetime, Ta Hien repeatedly affirmed that he loved his daughter-in-law very much. The divorce of his son from Truong Ba Chi once tormented him for many years. He also praised her for being understanding, obedient and very good at taking care of and teaching her 2 grandchildren.
The contrast between Truong Ba Chi and Vuong Phi further fueled controversy.
However, there are also opinions that Vuong Phi and Ta Hien did not have much contact. Although she has been with Ta Dinh Phong for many years, she has never tried to integrate into the Ta family.
Nicholas Tse himself once said that the relationship between him and Faye Wong is their business, no need to explain to anyone.
Vuong Phi has always lived her own way, does not like to please public opinion, and almost never speaks out in the face of noise.
