Christopher Chung, who totally killed it as Roddy Ho in the hits show ‘Slow Horses,’ isn’t just winning on screen. Off-screen, he’s been with his wife, Frances Mayli McCann, for a decade. These two have been side by side from way back in their early theater days, building a life together that’s as impressive as their resumes.
Frances isn’t just any actress; she’s a Scottish powerhouse known for lighting up the stage. With award nominations like the Laurence Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards, she’s rocked in epic shows like ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and ‘Les Misérables.’
And if that wasn’t enough, she recently wowed audiences in ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ (2024) at the West End Theater. You might have also spotted her in TV gigs on ‘River City’ (2023-2024), ‘Silverpoint’ (2023), and even the Netflix crime series ‘Department Q.’
It’s clear Frances is more than just a supportive spouse—she’s a star in her own right, with a talent that perfectly complements Chung’s. Together, they’re a celeb power couple who keep climbing higher, both on stage and off.
Christopher And Frances Got Engaged After Dating For Two Years
The pair, both in their mid-20s, started dating in October 2014. Their shared passion for acting quickly turned into a deep connection, building the foundation for a relationship that grew right alongside their careers.
The couple dated for two years before taking their relationship to the next step, getting engaged on October 27, 2016. Christopher announced their engagement through a playful Instagram post with the caption, “When you like it, then you gotta put a ring on it.”
After getting engaged, their love story continued to flourish. By 2017, the actor was celebrating their third dating anniversary by sharing a nostalgic photo of them together with the caption, “Three years ago I took this girl on a date Happy Anniversary you lucky woman.”
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They Had Two Wedding Ceremonies
The Chungs didn’t just celebrate their union once but twice, embracing both their cultures. Their first, a traditional Chinese ceremony, took place on January 10, 2020.
Not long after, they decided to walk down the aisle again in a Western-style wedding on September 23, 2021. The highlight of their second celebration was a light-hearted exchange captured on video. Christopher quipped, “What are we doing today?” to which his wife responded, “Nothing much.” His playful follow-up, “Wanna get married?” was met with her cheerful “Okay.”
Since then, the duo has celebrated 6 years of marriage and continues to enjoy their life together. Whether exploring the streets of New York City or soaking up the sun in Greece, their adventures around the world—captured on Instagram—showcase just how much they love spending time with each other.
Although they don’t have kids of their own, they are proud parents of a Japanese Shiba Inu named Keiko Chung whom they adopted way back.
Frances Comes From a Big Family
The actress, who grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, was born into a large family with four older sisters and one younger brother. Her interest in acting was sparked when one of her sisters came across an advert for a stage school.
With a father of Scottish-Irish origin and a mother who is a native of Hong Kong, her paternal background particularly influenced her passion. She mentioned this in an interview with Call To Stage with Amber Davies,
My dad’s, my gran is from Dublin, the Irish side, I think they had some sort of performing background.
Moreover, she stays close to her family and often attends family events with her husband.
