She was nine when her parents divorced. She was sent to Melbourne by her aunt to live with them when she turned 14. Reports claim that Cecilia has supported her family, which includes her parents, her brothers, and her stepsister, since she began her career in showbiz at the tender age of 18. Her father is a notorious triad member known only as Bearded Yung. She was 19 when her father got into an argument with a rival gang and Cecilia was allegedly subject to rape and threats of death.
Her father, Cecilia, allegedly fled after he swindled his business partner of more than S$415,000. Cecilia was left to pay his debts. She also fell out with her younger brother over money issues. They eventually reconciled and she helped Ronnie Cheung and her elder brother, Ronnie Cheung to start a ride-sharing company in 2015.
Reports surfaced in 2017 that Cecilia had posted about her financial stress on a since-deleted Instagram post, lamenting that she doesn’t have money to buy cosmetics and clothes for herself these days, and hinted that she would stop providing for her family. Her Eurasian mother Davies Shally later worked as an Uber driver.
However, it seems it’s all good in da hood, as Cecilia posted a photo on Instagram with a heartfelt birthday message. “My dear mum, in my heart, you’re my superwoman. I’m very proud to have a good mother like you. I’ve always admired your passion for the life you prefer. Continue to do what you love, I’m supporting you all the way.”
She adds: “Thank you for imparting me with your strength, embedding it in my DNA. Of course, there’s also the beauty that you gave me, I’m thankful for you.”
Source: Her World
