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Life after Bling Empire: Christine Chiu on Netflix’s cancellation, attending her first Met Gala, and upcycling a Karl Lagerfeld couture gown for the red carpet, once worn for King Charles – interview
STORYSusan Hornik
- Bling Empire star Christine Chiu shares that she loves having more time for herself and her family after the Netflix series cancellation – and she’s busy prepping for the Met Gala 2023 on May 1
- To achieve red carpet-ready skin, she undergoes radio-frequency with microneedling treatments and applies topical exosomes; she’s also upcycling a Karl Lagerfeld couture gown for the fashion event
While Christine Chiu might feel that bittersweet twinge of disappointment with Netflix cancelling Bling Empire after three seasons, she also loves having more time for herself.
“I spent four to six hours per day in hair, make-up and styling while we were filming the show, which are now ‘bonus’ hours I get to really spend time with my husband and family, whether it’s trying out a new recipe at home or riding bicycles on the beach,” she enthused.
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“No complaints here!” Chiu added with a smile.
And while she is sad about the show being over, the popular reality star is still a firm believer of both gratitude and timing. “I am immensely grateful for not only the opportunities provided through Bling Empire, but also for the global platform the show had lent each one of us (cast members) during a very pivotal time in the world.” Chiu added, “We were able to tell such diverse, heartfelt, culturally important stories throughout the three seasons.”
“And we were able to be a part of a greater moment in entertainment arts, whereby Asian-American heritage was celebrated and given the spotlight in ways it was never provided before,” Chiu mused.