Christine Chiu's Net Worth
Christine Chiu is a renowned philanthropist and reality television personality with an impressive net worth of $80 million. She gained widespread fame for her appearance on the 2021 Netflix reality series "Bling Empire," which follows the lives of extremely wealthy Asian-Americans. Known as an expert in the "couture" lifestyle, Christine is often spotlighted for her extravagant spending on fashion and art.
As a dedicated philanthropist, Christine serves on the boards of over a dozen charities and donates 50% of every net dollar earned from their plastic surgery center back to the community.
Introduction to Reality TV
At one point, Christine Chiu was rumored to be joining the cast of the hit Bravo reality television series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Speculation arose when she was seen filming with cast member Brandi Glanville. Rumors suggested that she might replace either Carlton Gebbia or Joyce Giraud, who left the show after just one season.
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Early Life and Education
Born in Taiwan, Christine Chiu moved to the United States for college, attending Pepperdine University. She graduated with a degree in International Business and initially pursued a career in public relations.
Personal Life
Christine is married to Gabriel Chiu, a prominent plastic surgeon to the stars. The couple are devout Christians and active members of the Bel Air Presbyterian Church. Together, they engage in numerous charitable endeavors, with Christine serving on multiple boards. They have a son named Gabriel, affectionately known as Baby G, and an American Eskimo dog named Kokonut, who is an integral part of their family.
Real Estate Ventures
In 2014, Gabriel and Christine purchased a Beverly Hills home for $4.55 million from hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons. The couple listed the home for sale in 2015 for $10.5 million and sold it in 2016 for $8.7 million to actress Zoe Saldana.
Currently, Gabriel and Christine Chiu own properties in Malibu and Bel-Air, solidifying their status among the affluent elite.
