Leong On Kei
Angela Leong On Kei | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 23, 1960 Guangzhou, China |
| Occupation(s) | Business magnate, politician |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Member of the Legislative Council of Macau; Managing director of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau; Vice-chairperson of Macau Jockey Club; Chairperson of Po Leung Kuk |
| Notable work | Establishing Macau Sanshui Communal Association |
Angela Leong On Kei (; born 23 March 1960) is a prominent Macau business magnate and political figure, currently holding a seat in the Legislative Council of Macau.
Early life
Leong’s birthplace is Guangzhou, China, with ancestral ties tracing back to Sanshui, Guangdong.
Career
In September 2017, Leong completed the purchase of Aldwych House in London, investing approximately £250 million. By September 2019, her net worth was estimated at around US$4.1 billion.
She established the Macau Sanshui Communal Association to assist newly arrived immigrants. Encouraged by her husband to advocate for casino sector interests within politics, Leong began her electoral journey in 2005 and has continuously served as a directly elected legislator since then. Her support base primarily consists of working-class individuals and casino workers, significant components of Macau’s middle class.
Leong has been on the board of the Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, a casino enterprise owned by Stanley Ho, since its inception and was appointed managing director in December 2010. Additionally, she holds the position of vice-chairperson at the Macau Jockey Club.
After being named chairperson of Po Leung Kuk, she took on the supervisory role at PLK Vicwood KT Chong Sixth Form College.
Personal life
In 1986, while employed as a dance instructor, she met Stanley Ho, a casino magnate influential in both Hong Kong and Macau’s political and entertainment arenas, who was four decades older than her. She became his fourth partner and they have four children together: Sabrina Ho, Arnaldo Ho, Mario Ho, and Alice Ho.
Election results
| Year | Candidate | Hare quota | Mandate | List votes | List pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Angela Leong (AMD) | 11,642 | No.6/12 | 11,642 | 9.32% |
| 2009 | Angela Leong (NUDM) | 14,099 | No.4/12 | 14,099 | 9.94% |
| 2013 | Angela Leong (NUDM) | 13,086 | No.6/14 | 13,086 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | Angela Leong (NUDM) | 10,447 | No.7/14 | 10,447 | 6.05% |
See also
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- Individuals from Sanshui District
- Cantonese ethnicity
- Born in 1961
- Guangdong billionaires
- Entrepreneurs from Guangzhou
- Casino industry entrepreneurs
- Billionaires based in Macau
- Macau business figures of the 21st century
- Female politicians in Macau
- Legislative Assembly of Macau members
- Guangzhou-origin politicians
- Bronze Bauhinia Star honorees
- Ho family
- Women entrepreneurs in Macau
- Macau billionaires