Netflix’s Bling Empire launched the third season of the show on October 5, 2022 and it continues to document the lifestyle of people described as the real crazy rich Asians. The cast enjoys a life of luxury as a result of their own individual ventures (and wealthy parents). Here are all cast members ranked by net worth.
Bling Empire Cast Net Worth 2023:
1. Anna Shay – $600 Million
Heiress Anna Shay is the wealthiest cast member on Bling Empire. Her late father, Edward Shay founded a defense contracting corporation called Pacific Architects and Engineers. Her mother, Ai-San worked as an aristocrat.
Her father’s business is a construction and engineering enterprise that helped the United States government rebuild Asia after the events of the Vietnam War.
Anna and her brother, Allen, inherited their father’s stock and sold it for $1.2 billion in cash in 2006. This, along with her reality TV gig, helped her reach a net worth of $600 million.
2. Cherie Chan and Jessey Lee – $200 Million
The couple, Cherie Chan and Jessey Lee, both come from prosperous Asian households. Cherie’s family became wealthy in the denim business, while Jessey’s family own a successful furniture business.
Before becoming a socialite, Cherie planned to be a pop star in Japan. However, her mother wanted her to be more secure by helping with the family business.
Chan and Jessey’s road to marriage was showcased in the show. They are currently business partners that run the liquor company Religion Tequila. The couple has a combined net worth of $200 million.
3. Christine and Gabriel Chiu – $80 Million
Another power couple on the show is Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu. Gabriel is a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, while Christine is an heiress of her family’s company in Taiwan.
Gabriel is a blood relative of the Song dynasty’s imperial monarchs, who ruled China from 960 until 1279. However, he did not build his wealth from his family name.
Dr. Chiu is said to have met his wife at work. He was only an employee of Christine at the time. But now, they manage Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. together with a net worth of $80 million.
4. Jaime Xie – $50 Million
Next on the list is another heiress, Jaime Xie. Her father, Ken Xie, is a Silicon Valley magnate who gained his wealth from cybersecurity technology. Jaime also earns money as an influencer.
Her father is the founder and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Fortinet. He also worked with the video conferencing software Zoom Meetings as a partner, early investor, and advisor.
Jaime made a name for herself initially by competing as a horseback rider. However, she retired at the age of 20 and pursued a career in fashion and blogging. Her net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
5. Kane Lim – $20 Million
Kane Lim is from a family who thrived in the real estate, oil, and shipping industries in Singapore. Even so, Kane is responsible for most of his fortune today.
He is an avid shoe collector. That’s how he had the idea to launch a shoe business at 17. Around this time, he also got assistance from his parents in investing in the stock market.
By the time he was 20, he made his first million. Lim now oversees an investment fund and is a property developer in Los Angeles. This is how he acquired a $20 million net worth with help from his parents.
6. Kim Lee – $10 Million
The Calvin Harris of Asia is a woman, and her name is Kim Lee. She is a musician, disc jockey, fashion model, and actress. She established her wealth through the entertainment industry.
At eight years old, she learned to play the piano. As a teenager, Kim started photography and modeling. She’s been featured in magazines, music videos, and movies.
Her DJ skills got noticed when she opened for Steve Aoki in 2013. She also became a recurring face in FHM magazine and has appeared in international versions of the publication. She has a net worth of $10 million.
7. Kevin Kreider – $5 Million
Bling Empire’s hottie and fan-favorite Kevin Kreider is a man who comes from a humble background. He works as a fitness influencer and model for men’s brands.
Kreider stands out in the series as the only one who doesn’t come from a wealthy household. He was only adopted, and he doesn’t know where his biological parents live in Korea.
He became a motivational speaker for redefining Asian masculinity. He has also modeled for major brands and publications. With this, he has a $5 million net worth.
8. Kelly Mi Li – $5 Million
Kelly Mi Li works as a film producer and influencer. Even though she does her best to avoid drama, her romantic relationships always seem to become a hot topic on Bling Empire.
She was once married to an unnamed man who went to prison because of an online scam. She has admitted to fixing her bond with the man after he was freed.
Her complicated relationship with Andrew Gray was also a big part of the reality show’s storyline. Even with all the issues, Kelly has managed to establish a net worth of close to $5 million.
9. Andrew Gray – $2 Million
Because of the drama relating to his relationship with Kelly Mi Li, actor and model Andrew Gray became a major part of Bling Empire’s season one rundown.
Andrew is most known for playing the Red Power Ranger, also known as Troy Burrows, in the Power Ranger Megaforce TV show. He also works as a model and producer.
Even with their romance being very ambiguous, it is rumored that Andrew and Kelly are on good terms as they are said to be co-producing a show together. Currently, Gray has a fortune of over $2 million.
10. Guy Tang – $2 Million
Guy Tang is a YouTuber and musician. He is part of the show because of his talents as a hair colorist. He is not a primary cast member, but he is as rich as some of them.
Tang quickly gained fame thanks to his hairstyling skills, which he demonstrated on social media platforms. He is known in the fashion industry for creating vibrant hair art.
Tang made thousands from his brand #Mydentity Color Line. He also started giving lectures and seminars to aspiring hairstylists. With this, he earned a net worth of $2 million.
