Love and marriage might to crumble under the harsh media spotlight and public eye, but celebrity couple Jesseca Liu and Jeremy Chan have continued to go strong, celebrating their fourth year of being together and second year of marriage. The couple will celebrate their second wedding anniversary on 16 July.
The 40-year-old Malaysian actress and 38-year-old local actor-host dated for two years after meeting on the set of web drama “Who Killed the Lead” in 2014. In 2017, the power couple held a low-key yet very romantic beach wedding in Jesseca’s hometown in Langkawi.
Their relationship has not been without its challenges, especially when news of their romance first surfaced, there were a lot of naysayers.
While the road hasn’t been easy, Jesseca has gone on record saying that their secret to a successful relationship is: “treating each other well” and being “very open with each other.” Jeremy had also expressed similar sentiments, and shared that Jesseca showed him what it means to be tolerant and accepting in a relationship.”
And that is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some tidbits the duo has revealed about their union and find out why we think Jesseca Liu and Jeremy Chan are a true power couple.
Photo: Jeremy Chan/Facebook
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We have so much respect for a couple who is not only in love, but besties as well. In her wedding vows, Jesseca revealed that Jeremy calls her his: “best friend, best bro, best sister, best travel buddy and shopping kaki.” It’s clear that friendship is at the core of their relationship.
Could that be the key to having a successful marriage? We would have to say yes.
Photo: Jesseca Liu/Instagram
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So what are the secrets to a loving marriage? It’s not about the diamonds or staying in big homes. It’s far more down-to-earth things like hard work and respect. In an interview with the local media, Jesseca shared that it’s the small, simple things make a huge difference in a relationship.
She said: “Spend some effort giving your other half small surprises, like going on a picnic together.”
“Jeremy and I don’t set overly-high targets for each other. Valentine’s Day isn’t something we celebrate, and we don’t go out of our way to make a big thing of it, because every day can be Valentine’s Day when you’re treating each other well. We’re very open with each other, and neither of us needs much to be happy:” she added.
Photo: Jesseca Liu/Instagram
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We all have that Facebook or Instagram friend who loves to update everyone on every aspect of their relationship. While it can be tempting to play into this social game, there is simply no need to prove to anyone except you and your partner, about how great your relationship is.
Jesseca and Jeremy are known for keeping their marriage very quiet, which is clearly working for them. One case in point, the couple did not post any photos together of their honeymoon in Europe on social media. They were each others’ photographers on the trip and posted pictures of themselves on social media . Even in the new social-network crazed age, it’s sometimes nice to enjoy special moments with your partner privately.
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In the countless shows that Jesseca and Jeremy had starred in, we don’t think there has been a single award ceremony or premiere where one doesn’t have the other in close tow.
More recently, they teamed up in a spooky Singaporean comedy movie “When Ghost Meets Zombie.” This is the couple’s first time working together since 2014, when they were cast mates in the web drama “Who Killed The Lead.”
Photo: Jeremy Chan/Instagram
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Jeremy revealed in an interview with the local media that when news of their relationship first surfaced, he had to deal with negative comments from naysayers.
“An online comment said Jesseca was a fresh flower stuck on a heap of cow dung, referring to me. It was then that I realised we had a big gap between us. It was upsetting, but I had to be positive and work harder.”
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The couple dated for three years before Jeremy popped the question. While there is no need to keep about where the relationship is headed to, it’s better to let things evolve naturally while you savour your singlehood – we’re sure Jesseca would agree.
Jeremy shared that: “At that time (when he proposed), both of us agreed that getting married is not something we should do immediately. I didn’t have an apartment nor a car, and my career was nowhere near hers. However, I had to let her know that I was determined, and hoped that she was willing to wait for me.”
Photo: Her World Brides
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Jesseca and Jeremy always make sure to find time to goof off with each other – just look at this Instagram post. So next time you’re out with your man, remind yourself of how well you two enjoy each others’ company. And have fun with it.
Photo: Jeremy Chan/Instagram
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