She has been married to Hong Kong actor and singer Andy Lau since 2008.
Her family moved to Kuala Lumpur when she was at a young age, and ran a seafood restaurant there.
In 1987, Chu was introduced by a Malaysian journalist to Hong Kong actor and singer Andy Lau.
[1] From 1991 onwards, Lau's relationship with Chu was often subjected to media attention and speculation.
In June 2008, Lau and Chu married in Las Vegas.