Steven Vincentius

Vince's close friend, "male companion" (Sky Post, 2023), "same-sex intimate friend" (Sing Tao Daily, 2023; Sing Tao Daily, 2026), "boyfriend" (HK01, 2026; am730, 2026; Ming Pao, 2026).

Enjoys photography (thankfully not obsessively and not wealthy enough to go bankrupt over it). Favorite cartoon characters are Pusheen and Snoopy. His love for Pusheen sparked a plushie-collecting frenzy with Vince, including but not limited to Mofusand, capybaras, elephants, pandas, rubber ducks, penguins, and Disney characters. Both have become cat enthusiasts, constantly considering adoption but worried about the heartbreak of their shorter lifespans, thus remaining at the "theoretical cat ownership" stage.

Originally not much of a spice eater, but Vince's fiery passion for chilies has trained him to handle the heat. Now manages "mild spicy" at Tamjai (a fast casual restaurant chain based in Hong Kong specializing in Yunnan-style spicy rice noodles) with a straight face... Truly the power of love.

Steven's close friend, "heartthrob anchor" (United Daily News, 2026; SET News, 2026), "handsome anchor" (EBC News, 2026; NowNews, 2026), "scholarly whiz anchor" (EBC News, 2026; INNEWS, 2026), "jacked anchor" (HK01, 2026).

Favorite cartoon character is the rubber duck, but love has expanded his collection to include Steven's preferred plushies. Since moving in together, we've accumulated a conservative estimate of 500+ plushies (actual count unknown, as no inventory exists).

Chief b*tch and BS detector extraordinaire, specializing in cracking jokes and spitting nonsense. Hobby: collecting academic degrees. Has a soft heart. The team's designated mood-maker.

Possesses a mysteriously high spice tolerance: handles "double extra spicy" (aka "double hell fire") at Tamjai with ease. Baffling given his Guangzhou heritage from both parents, leading to suspicions of hidden non-Cantonese genes. Once visited Northern Chinese friends who, knowing his tolerance, prepared an extra-spicy meal plus a bottle of chili sauce for him to add. He actually added more and ate it calmly, frightening even the spice-hardened Northerners.

Vince's close friend, former anchor colleague, and drinking buddy of nearly ten years.

Their co-anchoring days were a live broadcast nightmare. Merely hearing each other's voice triggered uncontrollable giggles, requiring extreme measures like pinching thighs and mentally replaying tragic news to stay composed. The resulting shaky voices led viewers to suspect severe colds rather than immaturity.

Perhaps the only person who can walk arm-in-arm with Vince without sparking Steven's jealousy, because Steven knows they'll just call each other "b*tch" the whole time. When Vince went through a breakup, she loyally met him for lunch several days straight, always greeting him with: "Hey b*tch, what are we eating today?"

Steven's close friend, university contemporary (though not in the same class), and street dance partner, now based in Toronto. Bonded over living in the same Sha Tin district during university mass dance, then became "Chi Wah mates" after coincidentally registering for the same course second semester.

Carmen holds the prestigious title of "Queen of Tardiness." Schedule study time for 9 AM, she arrives at 3 PM (hopefully she won't be six hours late to the wedding).

Transitioned from study buddies to travel buddies to now best friends, proving that if you wait long enough, Carmen will eventually show up.

Husband of groomsmaid Nicole. Legal professional, famously known as "the straight guy who's inexplicably popular among gays." Bonded with Vince over drinks, started as drinking buddies but proved to be genuinely reliable over time. Was briefly cut off by Vince for commenting on his weight gain. Classic ABC (American-born Chinese) with Chinese skills stuck at third-grade level. Thinks in English but insists on speaking Chinese, resulting in alien-like sentence constructions that leave everyone scratching their heads (even wife Nicole often looks utterly confused). Requires instant mental translation back to English to vaguely decipher his meaning.

⚠️ Guest warning: Becomes brutally honest when drunk and has an impressive alcohol tolerance that often leaves others under the table. Played a key role (along with Nicole and friends) in nudging Steven and Vince together, making him a crucial catalyst for this "beautiful mess."

Vince's best friend of nearly 30 years, and elementary school classmate. A proud mother of a son and a daughter, happily calling Guangzhou home. In childhood, Vince was her "after-school tutor," though studying quickly devolved into gossip sessions followed by cooking dumpling noodles (Vince loading it with chili soy sauce, early signs of his spice tolerance). The Disney English learning VCDs her dad bought? Vince was the one who actually studied them.

Became godfather to her son, then missed years due to COVID-19 pandemic border closures. Post-reopening, the boy was already calling him "godfather." One evening she seriously asked Vince: "Should I have a second child?" (as if he were the father-to-be). His reply: "Just do it, you're clearly seeking validation. Go home and 'make a baby' tonight!" Soon after, a daughter arrived. Her husband gets along famously with Vince, never worried about their conversations. What a remarkably chill straight guy!

㊙️ Comedy gold moment: When her husband was away, she invited Vince to stay over (in the guest room) and chat. They ditched her son with her parents for dinner, then got caught in rain without umbrellas, deciding to watch a movie while waiting for it to stop.

Mid-movie, she casually remarked: "Good thing nobody's home tonight, my husband's away, you can stay over. Perfect!" Vince burst into uncontrollable laughter, tears streaming, completely oblivious to nearby audiences' likely misinterpretations of their conversation who might think they're having an affair!

Vince's former co-anchor, still working in television. An avid traveler with a keen eye as a luxury brand connoisseur. Stood by Vince through his toughest times.

They share a mysterious "idiocy radar." When encountering situations too absurd to verbalize, a single glance conveys exactly which expletives are running through the other's mind (followed inevitably by suppressed giggles).

Wife of best man Anson. Her IG is a treasure trove of secretly stunning photos. First met Vince over a lamb hot pot dinner in Tung Chung (yes, another food-related origin story). Her profession has remained an ongoing mystery: every time we ask what she does, it feels like starting a fresh interview (and still can't remember). Most memorable was learning she once worked as a secretary, to which Vince quipped: "Oh, so you sit on the boss's lap for work?"

⚠️ Friendly heads-up: Currently studying to become a nurse. Future patients in Hong Kong hospitals, consider this your warning: if you hear "Nurse Nicole" being paged, maybe take a few deep breaths first!

Vince's former anchor colleague, wife of groomsman Joe. When Steven caught COVID and Vince needed an isolation spot, Yanna immediately offered her home, a level of friendship worthy of the "History of Awesome Friends" archives. A born broadcaster; Vince recalls being awestruck watching her fluid, natural live interview with a restaurant owner, wondering: "Is this really not pre-recorded?"

Attended Yanna and Joe's 2024 UK wedding, where Vince's speech turned into a tear-jerking performance that had the entire venue reaching for tissues.

Vince's former anchor colleague. Her Chinese name differs from Vince's by just one character. Insists (especially to foreigners) her English name is Celine. How long this charade has lasted is unknown, but everyone politely plays along.

Frequently exchanges Cantonese language and culture notes with Vince; they can debate "which Cantonese word is most expressive" for an hour. Obsessed with K-pop dance. Once in a Guangzhou taxi, while Vince rode shotgun, her enthusiastic backseat dancing made the whole car shake. The driver glanced in the mirror, turned up the radio, and pretended nothing was happening.

Vince's former anchor colleague. When she left the station, Vince famously remarked it felt like "marrying off his daughter," proving her special place in his heart as a "soulmate from a past life." Now a radiant wife and journalist continuing to shine on TV.

The embodiment of free-spiritedness, at her own wedding reception, she entertained everyone with a "jumbo-sized bubble tea" instead of wine, effortlessly breaking the ice and unexpectedly facilitating a legendary "TVB + Cable News anchors group photo," a rare moment in Hong Kong television history.

⚠️ Official statement: Suey has impeccable taste and absolutely, positively does NOT like middle-aged uncles.

Husband of groomsmaid Yanna. His relationship with Vince is confusing enough to require a flowchart: they call each other son or daddy interchangeably, recently evolving into mind-bending combos like "daddy son" and "son-ny dad." When struggling with Chinese replies to his mother-in-law, he deploys the failsafe: "Mom, you're so beautiful!" (usually works).

Treats Steven and Vince like family. One Christmas when Yanna worked, he invited them for dinner but deemed turkey "overrated," serving Cantonese roast goose instead (not bad!). His parents Rachael and Kevin also consider Steven and Vince their own. They'll attend the Vancouver wedding, ready to witness this "quasi-incestuous friendship" reach its peak.

Photographer colleague turned close friend. Right after COVID border restrictions lifted, he hauled his camera to Guangzhou with Vince, capturing the emotional family reunion (footage still treasured on Vince's phone).

His late mother was once Vince's loyal viewer; they never met. But guided by Vince's travel tips, he finally took her back to her childhood Guangzhou, revisiting Beijing Road's Wing Hon Theater. Times changed, but the old streets remain, holding fragments of memory.

It's all treasured in the heart!

A master hairstylist with years of experience. His bond with Vince began as a "sponsorship": the salon he worked for had a contract with Vince's TV station for complimentary haircuts. Vince, who usually trekked back to Guangzhou for his trusted stylist of over a decade, was "forced" to give Kelvin a try when the pandemic closed borders.

The rest is history. Vince became a regular, and their barber-client relationship grew into genuine friendship, filled with shop talk and banter. Eventually, he even referred Steven, who fell in love with Kelvin's skills at first cut and promptly "divorced" his original stylist to become Kelvin's loyal disciple.

Now that the pandemic is over, Vince has resumed his Guangzhou haircut pilgrimage, but Steven remains faithfully by Kelvin's side. The couple has developed a fascinating "haircut division": Vince heads north for his old flame, while Steven stays local for his new love. Kelvin's scissors have quite literally mapped out the grooming geography of this relationship, witnessing each of us two in our most comfortable element.

Vince's former boss and close friend. Holds the record for longest on-air news anchor in Hong Kong television history (nearly 30 years), a title yet to be broken. Constantly complains about being old, though you'd never guess it from her appearance. Fought many battles alongside Vince over the years. A seasoned host with enduring appeal. Reliable and steady. No need for mushy words. Some things are better left unsaid. It is truly an honor to have her grace our wedding as an emcee.

Vince's former colleague, previously a local news reporter with a strong focus on LGBTQIA+ rights advocacy. Now transitioning into the legal field. Often expresses gratitude to Vince for career advice and study information. (Truth is, Vince should be thanking her!)

Vince's former colleague, specializing in railway and transportation beats. Still active as a local news reporter. Exceptional skills in video production and storytelling. Also a calligraphy enthusiast creating his own creative products. The human equivalent of a wildcard. Hiring him as MC requires courage: he could either derail the entire party or create unforgettable moments. High risk, high reward.

Vince's former colleague. The epicenter of gossip (somehow catches every whisper). Exceptionally capable at work, known as the Property Prince and also a home decor KOL who gets recognized on the street for interior design advice. Kept his partner completely under wraps (impressively so) until just before marriage. With his finger on every pulse, will he reveal any shocking secrets during the wedding?