Before becoming a star, Christine Chiu was a humble public relations worker. Now, many know her for appearing on Netflix’s Bling Empire. She is also the co-founder of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Inc., a company she founded with her husband, Dr. Gabriel Chiu. As of 2022, Christine Chiu has a net worth of $40 million.
Early Life
Christine Chiu was born on December 14, 1982. She is originally from Taiwan, but her family moved to the United States when she was seven as her parents wanted to give her a quality education.
She comes from a wealthy family but hasn’t spoken to her father for decades. Sadly she was cut off from her family as she struggled to bear a child.
The Chius decided to settle in Beverly Hills, California. Christine went to the neighboring city of Malibu to enroll in a private Christian college, Pepperdine University. There she studied international business and graduated with honors. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she worked at a public relations firm.
Becoming a Star
When renowned plastic surgeon Gabriel Chiu founded Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Inc. (BHPS), Christine was the first employee and serves as the managing director.
Their practice has had over 35,000 patients and is particularly popular among celebrities. The link they had with celebrities is likely the reason the couple was invited to star in the second season of Bling Empire.
The show centers on a group of affluent Asian and Asian-American individuals who lead luxurious lifestyles. At one point, Christine was offered a role in a similar series, Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills but turned it down for personal reasons.
Other Ventures
Apparently, Chiu is also a talented dancer and was cast on season 30 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Unfortunately, she was eliminated in the third week of the show.
Christine Chiu has also appeared on other shows like Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Netflix Afterparty. When she’s not on TV, the Taiwan native spends her time attending charity events and fashion shows. She reportedly went to 15 fashion shows in just three days.
As for her philanthropic efforts, she serves on the boards of organizations like UNICEF-Chinese Children’s Initiative, PSLA for Children’s Institute, and the Junior League of Los Angeles.
Net Worth and Earnings
Even before becoming a celebrity, Christine was already making a lot of money as a partner in BHPS. Now that she’s a television personality, her influence and profile have given her more ways to make money.
With her current Instagram following, she earns an estimated $3,585 per sponsored post. Christine Chiu’s per-episode pay on Bling Empire is undisclosed and isn’t a factor in her $40 million fortune. Christine and her husband’s combined wealth currently sits at $80 million. This places them in third place on the Bling Empire rich list.
Personal Life
Christine and Gabriel Chiu got married in 2006. Gabriel is reportedly the 24th direct descendant of the Song Dynasty. Some viewers in China are skeptical of the claims but it could be true! The couple struggled to conceive a baby and had their first child, Gabriel Chiu III, aka “Baby G”, via IVF.
The family lives in a 6,000 sq ft home in LA that they bought for $8,7 million in 2016. The mansion has everything including tennis courts, gyms, a swimming pool, a marble stoned kitchen, and much more.
As the wife of a famous plastic surgeon, it’s obvious that Christine is not against plastic surgery. In fact, she has had several procedures done on her breasts, forehead, eyebrows, arms, and abs.
