The REAL Crazy Rich Asians of Instagram

Publish date: 2024-07-22

Fans of Kevin Kwan's 2013 novel Crazy Rich Asians are eagerly awaiting the release of the film adaptation, which hits cinemas across Europe, the US and Australia from next week. 

The rom-com centres on an Asian-American New Yorker who goes to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's loved ones only to find they're one of the country's richest families, and features jaw-dropping opulence that's incredibly true to life.

The Rich Kids of Singapore account on Instagram documents the lavish lifestyles of some of Asia's most prominent social media stars, including heiress Elly Lam, the daughter of Hong Kong billionaire Peter Lam and his actress ex-wife Lynn Hsieh. 

Elly has spent the summer flitting around Europe in her private jet with stops in Ibiza, London, Budapest, Rimini and Ibiza to name a few, declaring earlier this week that she's 'not ready to go home at all' after her summer 2018 #eurotrip.

Then there's Singapore's Instagram queen Jamie Chua, 44 - who boasts the world's biggest collection of Hermes bags - the ex-wife of Indonesian multi-millionaire Nurdian Cuaca who she met while working as a business class air hostess. 

Elly Lam, the daughter of Hong Kong billionaire Peter Lam, relaxing on her private jet on her way to the Tommorowland festival in Belgium in July 2018 as part of her summer tour of Europe 

Elly Lam, the daughter of Hong Kong billionaire Peter Lam, relaxing on her private jet on her way to the Tommorowland festival in Belgium in July 2018 as part of her summer tour of Europe 

Filipino-Chinese-Taiwanese actress and model Ann Louie Li, 23, showing off her bikini body on a trip to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland at the beginning of August 2018

Filipino-Chinese-Taiwanese actress and model Ann Louie Li, 23, showing off her bikini body on a trip to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland at the beginning of August 2018

Singapore-based Kane Lim, 28, set up his own shoe brand when he was 17 and was a millionaire by the age of 20. 

He studied fashion in California and has attracted the attention of Rihanna, who is one of his many Instagram followers. 

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Kane's 200 strong designer shoe collection is said to be worth more than $365,000, and he's unsurprisingly a fan of designer brands such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci. 

Meanwhile, Filipino-Chinese-Taiwanese Ann Louie Li, 23, combines her career as an actress with moonlighting as a model, photographer and fashion and lifestyle blogger. 

Singapore-based Kane Lim, 28, was a millionaire by 20 after setting up his own fashion brand at 17, and boasts Rihanna as one of his Instagram followers. Pictured: Showing off his Louis Vuitton luggage collection at the end of July 

Singapore-based Kane Lim, 28, was a millionaire by 20 after setting up his own fashion brand at 17, and boasts Rihanna as one of his Instagram followers. Pictured: Showing off his Louis Vuitton luggage collection at the end of July 

Yoyo Cao, branded 'Singapore's biggest style star and designer' by Vogue, chilling out at the Prada store in the Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore earlier this week 

Yoyo Cao, branded 'Singapore's biggest style star and designer' by Vogue, chilling out at the Prada store in the Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore earlier this week 

Singapore's Instagram queen Jamie Chua, 44, boasts the world's largest collection of Hermes bags - she's pictured here after a shopping spree at her favourite store in February 2018 

Singapore's Instagram queen Jamie Chua, 44, boasts the world's largest collection of Hermes bags - she's pictured here after a shopping spree at her favourite store in February 2018 

Fashion, beauty and travel blogger Wilabelle Ong from Singapore having a 'casual morning' at the Plaza Athénée hotel in Paris in June 2018, touching up her make-up at the breakfast table - with an artfully positioned Chanel handbag completing the scene

Fashion, beauty and travel blogger Wilabelle Ong from Singapore having a 'casual morning' at the Plaza Athénée hotel in Paris in June 2018, touching up her make-up at the breakfast table - with an artfully positioned Chanel handbag completing the scene

She first found fame on reality TV and became the youngest person on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in the arts category last year.  

She recently shared snaps from a luxury break in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland where she watched the sun set while floating in her private infinity pool. 

Dhillon Lee, 21, the son of a Singaporean Multi Millionaire keeps Instagram followers updated on his love of outdoor sports, and is known to own jet skis, scuba gear, and a fleet of luxurious cars. 

Singapore heiress Elly Lam said her 'resting b**** face' was even more stern than usual as she had to fly back home at the end of her summer of fun around Europe earlier this week 

Singapore heiress Elly Lam said her 'resting b**** face' was even more stern than usual as she had to fly back home at the end of her summer of fun around Europe earlier this week 

Socialite Elly Lam soaks up the sun earlier this week on a boat trip in Formentera earlier this week, wearing a Givenchy swimsuit, during the Spanish leg of her summer jaunt around Europe 

Socialite Elly Lam soaks up the sun earlier this week on a boat trip in Formentera earlier this week, wearing a Givenchy swimsuit, during the Spanish leg of her summer jaunt around Europe 

We're goinng to Ibiza! The party island was just one of many stop of Singapore socialite Elly Lam's summer jaunt around Europe. She was pictured in June taking a boat trip in a pink swimsuit with a personalised beach bag 

We're goinng to Ibiza! The party island was just one of many stop of Singapore socialite Elly Lam's summer jaunt around Europe. She was pictured in June taking a boat trip in a pink swimsuit with a personalised beach bag 

Filipino-Chinese-Taiwanese actress and model Ann Louie Li, 23, watching the sunset from an infinity pool overlooking Lake Lucerne in Switzerland during a holiday in August 2018 

Filipino-Chinese-Taiwanese actress and model Ann Louie Li, 23, watching the sunset from an infinity pool overlooking Lake Lucerne in Switzerland during a holiday in August 2018 

Influencer Ann Louie Li admitted she'd been ordering dessert at 2am during her stay at the five star Hotel Villa Honegg earlier this week in Switzerland 

Influencer Ann Louie Li admitted she'd been ordering dessert at 2am during her stay at the five star Hotel Villa Honegg earlier this week in Switzerland 

Dhillon Lee, 21, the son of a Singaporean multi millionaire riding one his jet skis during a holiday in December 2017. The adrenaline junkie enjoys showing off his collection of expensive toys on social media

Dhillon Lee, 21, the son of a Singaporean multi millionaire riding one his jet skis during a holiday in December 2017. The adrenaline junkie enjoys showing off his collection of expensive toys on social media

Singapore's Instagram queen Jamie Chua said she was bathing in rose petals at the Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund at the end of July 2018, because it was far too hot to venture outside 

Singapore's Instagram queen Jamie Chua said she was bathing in rose petals at the Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund at the end of July 2018, because it was far too hot to venture outside 

Former flight attendant Jamie Chua is globally renowned for her stunning collection of clothing, accessories and incredibly expensive bags from French luxury fashion house Hermes, which she stores in specially designed closets at her home in Singapore

Former flight attendant Jamie Chua is globally renowned for her stunning collection of clothing, accessories and incredibly expensive bags from French luxury fashion house Hermes, which she stores in specially designed closets at her home in Singapore

Willabelle Ong, a popular photographer and travel blogger from Singapore, is seen admiring the view in her home town in a snap taken earlier this week 

Willabelle Ong, a popular photographer and travel blogger from Singapore, is seen admiring the view in her home town in a snap taken earlier this week 

Kane Lim from Singapore pictured in 2014 with just a handful of his lavish accessories from Chanel and Balmain. The designer has made millions from his own shoe brand 

Kane Lim from Singapore pictured in 2014 with just a handful of his lavish accessories from Chanel and Balmain. The designer has made millions from his own shoe brand 

Kane Lim from Singapore's packed shoe closet. He's said to own more than 200 pairs and his collection is valued at more than $365,000

Kane Lim from Singapore's packed shoe closet. He's said to own more than 200 pairs and his collection is valued at more than $365,000



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