Chen Wanzhen
Ina Chan Un-chan (born 1 March 1954), born in Macau, ancestral home in Xinhui, Guangdong, currently residing in Hong Kong, is the unofficial spouse of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, known as the "Third Wife," with whom she has three children.[1]
Compared to Stanley Ho's other wives and concubines, she maintains a relatively low profile and is more active in social charity work and promoting arts and culture. She served as the Chairwoman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals for the year 2013/14 and is a member of various charitable organizations.
Life
Ina Chan was born in Macau, with ancestral roots in Xinhui, Guangdong. After graduating from the Girls' Section of Yuet Wah College in Macau, she studied nursing and later worked as a nurse at Conde de São Januário Hospital.
In 1977, after moving to Hong Kong, she was arranged by Stanley Ho to be the nurse for his first wife, Clementina Leitão. She later had three children with him, including twins. The eldest daughter is Florinda Ho (Florinda).[2] The twins are second daughter Laurinda Ho and youngest son Orlando Ho, both born on 9 May 1991.[3]
Career
Fond of antiques, Ina Chan opened the Treasure Court antique shop in the 1980s and began investing in various businesses. In 2004, she established Unir (HK) Management Limited to manage her real estate investments.[4]
She is currently the Chairwoman of Unir (HK) Management Limited, overseeing investment projects in hospitality, real estate, leisure, retail, and transport sectors.[5]
In 2011, she founded Unir (HK) Management Limited to consolidate and manage her investments across hospitality, real estate, leisure, retail, and transport sectors. Over the years, her business has expanded from Hong Kong to Mainland China, the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States. She is also a shareholder in several companies, including Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, the holding company of SJM Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 880).[6] She owns a mansion at 4 Shek O Headland Road, named UNIR Garden, and a house at 5G Barker Road, The Peak.
Current Major Positions (as of 2012)
Business Positions
- Chairwoman, Unir (HK) Management Limited[5]
- Director, Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau
- Director, Treasure Court
- Director, Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited
Charitable Positions
- Chairwoman, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (2013/14) (Governor since 2006/08)
- Honorary Vice-President, Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society[7]
- Committee Member, 2003 Fundraising Committee of Against Child Abuse Fund
- Sponsor, Against Child Abuse Education Mobile Van
- Vice-President, Macau Mothers' Association General Assembly
- Permanent Honorary Director, Guangdong Women's and Children's Foundation
Social Positions
- Member, Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
- Permanent Sponsor, Hong Kong Ballet
- Director, Beijing Hyosung Ballet Art Development Foundation
- Permanent Director, Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited
- Vice-President, Beijing Overseas Friendship Association
References
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E5%A9%89%E7%8F%8D#cite_ref-1
- ↑ Xinhua News Agency: Florinda Ho's 23rd birthday celebration hosted by Stanley Ho with generous red packets. Xinhua News. 2012-02-28
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E5%A9%89%E7%8F%8D#cite_ref-3
- ↑ Ina Chan finds happiness in philanthropy . Wen Wei Po. 2009-06-30
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Establishing investment company to buy stocks and properties, Stanley Ho's third wife and daughters venture into business . Apple Daily. 2012-03-28
- ↑ The Standard: Ho's empire stretches from gambling to graves
- ↑ Committee, Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
External Links
- Stanley Ho family
- Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Governors
- Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Vice-Chairpersons
- Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Chairpersons
- Macau female entrepreneurs
- Macau nurses
- Hong Kong people of Xinhui origin
- Macau people of Xinhui origin
- People with the surname Chan
- Yuet Wah College alumni
- Shun Tak Holdings
- Hong Kong businesspeople
- Members of the Guangdong CPPCC
- Businesspeople-turned-politicians