Popstar and political activist, Denise Ho was arrested on suspicion of sedition along with 5 other journalists. Here is more to know about the actress.
Denise Ho, aged 44, is a famous Hongkong-based Cantopop singer and actor. Besides, she is a pro-democracy and human rights activist who is blacklisted by the Chinese government.
Ho joined Collège Jean de la Mennais and Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf followed by a private college. She then completed her diploma from Quebec Diploma of College Studies.
Denise took part in the 1996 New Talent Singing Awards in Hong Kong. Surprisingly, she won the competition and toured with an established singer, Mui.
Ho signed a deal with the Capital Artists and released her album First which was an epic hit. She gained fame and continued her recording career.
In 2010, Denise’s political journey began. She held Homecoming concerts and came out as gay in 2012 and began fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Ho also engaged in the 2014’s Umbrella Movement. She was arrested for her participation and blacklisted from China where she could never perform again.
Denise Ho Arrested: Sedition Meaning
Denise Ho was arrested on 29 December 2021 on suspicion of sedition.
Along with her, 5 other journalists are booked for the same by the National Security police. If she is found guilty, she might serve up to 2 years in prison.
Sedition is conduct or speech which provokes citizens to rebel against the authority of either a state or monarch. In other words, is the act of revolting against the established lawful authority.
Sedition is a crime in many countries including Hong Kong. Moreover, it is punishable by up to 2 years of imprisonment.
When free press is the focal point of human rights discussion this year, CCP keeps charging journalists and media that dare to challenge them and speak the truth. Among many others, the arrests of Denise Ho, Margaret Ng are prime examples. RELEASE THEM!https://t.co/Sj6d4ZhOFE
— Nathan Law 羅冠聰 (@nathanlawkc) December 29, 2021
Denise Ho Dating: Find Her Girlfriend
Joey Yung and Deng Jiuyun are the rumored girlfriend of the recording artist, Denise Ho.
When she had just come out as a lesbian she was asked about her partner. She did not disclose her identity but she exposed that her beau is from the entertainment sector.
That’s why the couple has not hold hands or met publicly for years. Besides, she is extra sensitive when it comes to her personal life.
Denise Ho Net Worth 2020 Exposed
As per Net Worth Post, Denise Ho is estimated to have a fortune of $1M.
She has a successful singing and political career. She receives a bulky check from recording labels that she is connected with.
Besides, Ho generates extra money from promotions, concerts, and sponsorships. In a nutshell, she enjoys a wealthy lifestyle in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong media: The National Security Office of the Hong Kong Police arrested 6 people this morning, including the “Hong Kong independence” artist Denise Ho Wan See.
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— Dai Weiwei (@WEIWEIDAI4) December 29, 2021
Denise Ho Instagram: Where Is She Now?
As of now, Denise Ho is in the custody of the Hong Kong National Security police.
She was arrested on suspicion of sedition in links with the online media company, Stand News as noted by the Hollywood Reporter.
Ho was detained in the early morning of 29 December 2021. Besides her, five journalists are captured on suspicion of the same.
Denise has huge supporters online. She is backed by 403 and 363K followers on her Instagram and Twitter handle respectively.