Fifty-year old Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has allegedly started a new relationship, according to local media reports. The girl identified as Wanting Qu, singer of the popular song, "You Exist in My Song " has not yet responded. Though her assistant said that they may only be just good friends.
Qu and Robertson are said to have met in 2012. The 31 year old Qu is 19 years younger than Roberson. Born in October 1983 in Heilongjiang Province in China, Qu studied in Canada in 2000 and has signed a contract with Canada's Nettwerk music company in 2009, becoming the first Chinese singer of the company. She joined Universal Music Group in 2012 and performed her hit song, You Exist in My Song in China Central TV's Spring Festival Gala in 2013. She also held the post of Vancouver Travel Ambassador that same year.
Qu and Roberson have interacted with each other on Weibo when Roberson opened a Weibo account in October 2012. The very next day, Qu commented, "Weibo is so charming."
Two year ago, Robertson thanked "superstar" Wanting Qu for being Tourism Vancouver's, "first-ever" ambassador to China.
Qu supported Roberson in his mayoralty reelection bid
In July 2014, Roberson and his wife presented a co-announcement via the mayor's office admitting that they have been living apart and are officially divorced. They have four children.
According to Roberson's Weibo, he has a deep feeling towards China and he often visits the country. He would also wear Tang suit and walk around the Chinatown in Vancouver.
Amid the spreading rumor on Qu and Roberson dating, Qu's assistant said that Qu is vacationing in Hawaii so the true information is unknown. The assistant also reasons, Qu was a Vancouver travel ambassador and has supported Roberson's mayoralty reelection, reason why, Qu has personal relationship with Roberson. But they should be just good friends as of yet.
Even though the relationship is unverified, netizens are already giving them their blessings and support to Qu and commented, "the Mayor is very handsome."
