In a delightful contrast to his on-screen persona, Christopher Chung, the actor behind Slow Horses' socially awkward tech expert Roddy Ho, is enjoying a dramatically different romantic reality away from the cameras.
While his character famously fell victim to a honey trap set by a glamorous conwoman in the hit Apple TV+ series, Chung has revealed he's actually married to Olivier-nominated West End star Rosanna Hyland, creating one of London's most talented theatrical power couples.
From Screen Misfit to Real-Life Romantic
The actor, who plays the hapless but brilliant Roddy Ho in Gary Oldman's acclaimed spy thriller, couldn't be further from his character's romantic misfortunes. Where Roddy Ho was seduced and manipulated by a sophisticated con artist, Chung has built a genuine partnership with one of British theatre's brightest stars.
Rosanna Hyland, whose career has sparkled on London's West End stages, earned Olivier nominations for her standout performances, marking her as one of Britain's most respected musical theatre performers.
A Private Partnership
Despite both working in the public eye, Chung and Hyland have maintained a remarkably private relationship, with the Slow Horses star only recently revealing their marital status. The couple represents the polar opposite of Chung's on-screen character, who famously lacks both social graces and romantic success.
In Slow Horses, Roddy Ho's storyline serves as both comic relief and poignant commentary on loneliness and the desire for connection in the high-stakes world of espionage.
Career Contrasts
While Chung navigates the gritty world of intelligence failures and bureaucratic nightmares in Mick Herron's adapted spy novels, Hyland has illuminated London's theatre scene with performances that have earned critical acclaim and industry recognition.
The couple's contrasting career paths - one in screen espionage, the other in musical theatre - create a fascinating dynamic that underscores their versatility as performers and the depth of London's entertainment industry.
Fans of Slow Horses can continue to watch Chung's character evolve in the popular series, now knowing that behind the awkward tech genius stands a successful marriage to one of Britain's theatrical treasures.
