Hong Kong - Andy Hui has denied secretly marrying Sammi Cheng.

On Sunday, he confirmed a report that she sent a wreath to his older brother's recent funeral in the name of a sister-in-law, but said she was just showing her respect, reporteid Ming Pao Daily News today.

He said: "The two families have a so-called recognition of our relationship. After we discussed it, we hoped my brother would be happy and pleased to receive the wreath. This is respect for him."

Cantopop couple Hui, 46, and Cheng, 41, have been together, on and off, since the 1990s. They announced their engagement last year.