Cecil Chao
Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung (born 27 September 1936) is a Hong Kong billionaire who is the owner of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-based property development and investment company, known for its focus on residential and commercial real estate projects in the region. The Chao family is a prominent shipping dynasty in Hong Kong, founded by Chao Tsong-yea in the mid-20th century. His elder brother Frank Chao Sze-bang died in 2001, and his younger brother George Chao Sze-kwong died in 2016.
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Cecil Chao
- Name
- Cecil Chao
- Birth Name
- Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung
- Born
- 27 September 1936
- Birthplace
- Shanghai, China
- Occupation
- Chairman of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd.
- Education
- University of Durham
- Nationality
- People's Republic of China
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Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung (born 27 September 1936) is a Hong Kong billionaire who is the owner of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-based property development and investment company, known for its focus on residential and commercial real estate projects in the region. The Chao family is a prominent shipping dynasty in Hong Kong, founded by Chao Tsong-yea in the mid-20th century. His elder brother Frank Chao Sze-bang died in 2001, and his younger brother George Chao Sze-kwong died in 2016.
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He claims to have dated over 10,000 women. He has three children by three of them: Wai Yiu (mother of Gigi Chao), Ying Ying (mother of Howard), and Terri Holladay (mother of Roman). In 2012, Chao gained international attention when he offered $65 million to any man who could convince his lesbian daughter, Gigi Chao, to marry him. Despite criticism, Chao remained unrepentant. In 2014, Chao increased the reward to $120 million. Gigi responded publicly in an open letter printed in the South China Morning Post. He has since rescinded the offer publicly.
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• Name — Cecil Chao • Birth Name — Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung • Born — 27 September 1936 • Birthplace — Shanghai, China • Occupation — Chairman of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd. • Children — 3; including Gigi • Parents — Chao Tsong-yea (father) Chao Nyi Ya-tsung (mother) • Education — University of Durham
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- 1.Cheuk Nang Holdings Ltd (131:Hong Kong). Bloomberg Businessweek.
- 2.Poon, Patrick. Funeral Mass for shipping tycoon. South China Morning Post. 2001-02-20.
- 3.Yu, Esther. Shipping tycoon George Chao dies. Evening Standard. 2016-07-22.
- 4.Hong Kong's Sex Rumours Exposed, HK Magazine, 13 February 2014
- 5.趙世曾一生未婚 三個仔女三個媽. hk.entertainment.appledaily.com.
- 6.Business Insider. Hong Kong Billionaire Offers $65 Million To Any Man Who Can Woo His Gay Daughter.
- 7.BBC News. Hong Kong tycoon recruits husband for lesbian daughter. 26 September 2012.
- 8.Gigi Chao – reluctant celebrity. South China Morning Post.
- 9.'I'm not forcing Gigi,' stunned Cecil Chao says of marriage bounty. South China Morning Post.
- 10.Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao 'doubles marriage bounty to £80m' for man who marries his lesbian daughter. The Independent.
- 11.Who Is Gigi Chao? Billionaire Cecil Chao's Daughter Annoyed With Dad's 'Marriage Bounty'. International Business Times.
- 12.BBC. Hong Kong tycoon's daughter defends sexuality in letter.
- 13.Lesbian Gigi Chao Responds to Father Who is Offering $130 Million for Male Suitor: VIDEO.
- 14.main.ednews.hk. 卓能（集團）有限公司：主席趙世曾.
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