Her mother wanted to compete at Miss Hong Kong but gave up when she married. Her father worked as a fireman. Ip grew up in Hong Kong and studied at King Edward's School, Witley in England for a few years.
Her mother had aspirations to participate in Miss Hong Kong but relinquished them upon marriage. Her father held a job as a firefighter. Ip resided in Hong Kong and attended King Edward's School, Witley in England for a few years.