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Cecil ChaoHong Kong billionaire and entrepreneur
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Biography of Cecil Chao
Cecil Chao is a Hong Kong billionaire and entrepreneur who made headlines for offering a multi-million-dollar reward to any young man who could win the heart of his daughter, Gigi Chao, who is currently in a same-sex relationship. Born in 1936 into a wealthy family in Hong Kong, Cecil received his education in England at the University of Durham. After returning to his homeland, he became involved in the real estate business and currently owns the company 'Cheuk Nang Holdings Ltd'.
Despite never being married himself, Cecil has three children. He gained notoriety for his frequent appearances in the company of ever-changing girlfriends. However, all previous rumors were forgotten when in 2012, he launched a contest for his daughter's hand in marriage. This news shocked many, including Gigi's partner, Sean Eav, who was furious when the story appeared on the covers of major international publications.
Gigi, however, reacted calmly and understandingly to her father's antics. She requested potential suitors to contact Cecil directly and not rely on her favorability. In 2014, Cecil decided to repeat the attempt, doubling the prize money, hoping it would be a stimulus for potential suitors. Thousands of people submitted applications within the first few days, including both hopeful individuals and influential businessmen, who believed that marrying into Cecil's family would strengthen their ties with the Hong Kong tycoon.
Unfortunately, this attempt also ended in failure. This time, it was Gigi herself who wrote a letter to her father, asking him to close the contest and, if not accepting Sean into their family, at least to respect her choices. In an interview with CNN on January 30, Cecil revealed that the contest for his daughter's hand had come to an end, and all the money remained in his pocket. He firmly stated that he would never be able to reconcile with her choice and build a relationship with her partner.
It is also known that in 2012, Gigi and Sean legalized their relationship in France, but Cecil remained skeptical until the end, insisting that his daughter was still too young and needed a loving husband and family. Despite their differences, Gigi continues to assist Cecil in managing his company, and he has no intention of damaging his relationship with his daughter.