HONG KONG: A marriage made in heaven? Or at least the mystical land of Bhutan anyway.

Hong Kong showbiz royalty Tony Leung and Carina Lau, clad in traditional Bhutanese costumes, tied the knot on Monday at the discreet Uma Paro resort, partly to escape the glare of the local paparazzi.

The wedding bash cost more than US$1 million, with Mrs Leung’s diamond ring worth some US$250,000.

46-year-old Tony Leung hinted to the media earlier this year that he was getting on in age, and that there would be wedding bells as soon as he could pin down a date.

Both had busy schedules.

Tony and 42-year-old Carina have been a celebrity couple for over 19 years.

Their marriage also caused Carina Lau to break her silence recently over nude pictures that surfaced in the tabloids back in 2002.

She confirmed that it was indeed the triads that abducted her and forcibly took pictures of her, because she did not agree to star in a movie financed by them.

More than 80 guests have been flown in specially to Bhutan from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.

Guests included singer Faye Wong who performed for them on their special day. Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai directed the ceremony, and will possibly make a feature on it.

After the wedding, it’s off to a discreet honeymoon in Europe for the couple. - CNA/vm