There are two types of rich people in the world; those who worked for it and those who were born into it. Dorothy Wang belongs to the later group as her father’s wealth has afforded her an enviable lifestyle as well as roles in TV shows like Bling Empire and Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. Estimated to be worth $10 million, Dorothy Wang is the daughter of billionaire businessman, Roger Wang.
What is Dorothy Wang’s Age?
Dorothy Wang is 37 years old. She is a millennial born on January 27, 1988. Wang has lived all her life in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. She was privileged to have attended posh private schools for her early education before attending the University of Southern California to earn a business degree.
Dorothy Wang’s Ethnicity
Dorothy Wang’s ethnicity is a dead giveaway once you look at her. She is an ethnic Asian with Chinese ancestry. Her dad was born in mainland China and later migrated to the United States to get his education. While he would return home to start his career, he maintained a home in the U.S. where he started his family.
While Dorothy is an American national, she is very proud of her Chinese heritage. This heritage made her the first all-Asian major cast member of a reality TV series with her role in Bling Empire. Wang has revealed that it is a pleasure to be on the show as she wants to bring more Asian stories to the fore to help educate people.
Who is Dorothy Wang’s Father?
Dorothy Wang’s father is Roger Wang, and he is the reason Vera is who she is today. He made the wealth that afforded his family the posh lifestyle they live. Forbes listed him as the 1143rd richest human being alive in 2023, with a fortune of $2.6 billion.
Born in 1948, Roger Wang grew up in Taiwan and China. He left his home country for the U.S. in 1970 to enroll at Southeastern Louisiana University to study for an MBA.
After acquiring his MBA, Roger stayed in the U.S. and worked various jobs, including running a drug store. He would later return to China in 1992 to set up his business empire – Golden Eagle International Group in Nanjing. His company has grown to have interests in real estate, retail, and automotive industry.
Meet Dorothy Wang’s Mother and Sister
The two other members of Roger Wang’s family are wife Vivine and Dorothy’s older sister Janice. Unlike Roger and Dorothy, Vivine and Janice live largely out of the spotlight, regardless, we know a thing or two about them.
Vivine Wang does a lot of philanthropy alongside her billionaire husband. She is also a political donor. Janice, on the other hand, has followed in her father’s footsteps to become a businessperson. Born 10 years before Dorothy in 1979, she holds a degree from UCLA and sits on the board of her father’s companies. In 2021, Janice was made the vice chairwoman of Nanjing Golden Eagle International Group Co., Ltd.
Dorothy Wang’s Net Worth
Dorothy Wang has a net worth of $10 million. With this, she is able to live the luxurious lifestyle which she shares with her followers on Instagram. And which has helped her land on reality TV. Wang has a thing for Birkin bags which have a starting price of $9,000 and can reach a price of $300,000, making it the most expensive bag in fashion history.
She also digs luxurious lodgings. In May 2022, she splashed out $7.7 million on a New York loft. Her loft has a massive closet where she can stow her designer bags, shoes, and dresses.
Sources of Dorothy Wang’s Net Worth
Trust Fund
Dorothy Wang owes a major portion of her net worth to her billionaire dad. Roger Wang doesn’t want his daughter wanting for any material thing and so set up a trust fund for her like most rich people do. Trust funds usually come with certain achievement or age restrictions for one to have access. While details of Dorothy’s trust fund are not known, she certainly now has access to it with the way she lives her life now.
Business Ventures
Dorothy Wang once tried her hands at running a business but wasn’t successful. She owned a champagne brand and jewelry line which are believed to have made some money before packing up.
Real Estate Work
Dorothy Wang is also a licensed realtor and once worked for The Agency, a well-known global boutique real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles. She must have also been handsomely remunerated during her time with the company in terms of commissions and bonuses etc.
TV Appearances
TV appearances also contribute to Dorothy Wang’s $10 million net worth. Wang has served as a fashion correspondent for The Steve Harvey Show and co-hosted the web series Fetch Me A Date. It’s safe to assume that she was paid for these gigs. Wang has also appeared on multiple reality TV shows, which are known to pay pretty well.
Was Dorothy Wang on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills?
Dorothy Wang was a major cast member on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, the reality TV series which debuted on E! in 2014. Just as the name suggests, Rich Kids of Beverly Hills is basically a reality TV series that chronicles the lives of young adults from wealthy backgrounds who reside in the famous 90210 zip code.
Dorothy Wang was actually scouted for Rich Kids. Before that time, she lived a luxurious lifestyle which she showcased on her social media. The producers at E! followed her content for a while and decided to create a reality TV series around her. She was invited for a meeting and was later asked to bring in her friends to star in the show that ran for four seasons, from 2014 to 2016, for a total of 35 episodes.
List of Other TV Shows with Dorothy Wang
Asides from Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, Dorothy Wang has been on other TV shows such as Bling Empire, Bling Empire: New York, The Steve Harvey Show, Fetch Me a Date, and Famously Single.
Bling Empire (2022)
Bling Empire is a Netflix reality TV show which follows the lives of wealthy young individuals of East and South East Asian descent living in Los Angeles. Cast members are either self-made millionaires or those from wealthy families like Dorothy Wang.
The series premiered in March 2021 and was renewed for a second and third season which aired in 2022.
Bling Empire: New York (2023)
Thanks to her successful outing in Bling Empire, Netflix called on Dorothy Wang for the New York edition of their show. As a result, she relocated to New York and served as the lead star alongside fashion influencer Tina Leung.
Fetch Me a Date (2019)
Fetch Me a Date was not successful as the other shows Wang appeared in. It was a dating show on Facebook Watch in 2019 which Wang co-hosted with actor and TV personality Jonathan Bennett. It lasted for a total of eight episodes before coming to an end.
Famously Single (2017)
Dorothy Wang also appeared in one episode of the E! series, Famously Single in 2017. Famously Single recognizes that it can be a bit hard for celebrities to find true love, and so assembles experts that would assist them on this important step. Dorothy Wang appeared on Famously Single in mid-2017.
Though she necessarily didn’t find love, it helped her to refine her dating habits and figure out what she wanted. Dorothy Wang defined her ideal man as driven, motivated, hardworking, fun, has their own thing going, and can sustain her interest.
Steve Harvey Show
Dorothy Wang also served temporarily as a fashion correspondent on the Steve Harvey Show. She helmed the Fashion Bank or Fashion Burst Segment, during which she basically graded celebrity fashion choices.
Beyond her correspondent work, Dorothy Wang has also appeared as a guest on the Steve Harvey Show multiple times. She maintains a great rapport with Harvey and has thanked him for treating the cast of Rich Kids with respect at a time when people were hating on them.
Is Dorothy Wang Married?
Marriage is not one of the things on the front burner of Dorothy Wang’s mind. We’re sure she’ll do so if the right person comes along, however, that does not appear to be the situation as she is not known to be dating seriously.
Her last known relationship was with Ari Kourkoumelis, a Greek-American lawyer from New York. Wang and Ari met in the Bahamas and dated for some months before breaking up in the spring of 2021.