Biography
Who is Loletta Chu?
Early life and background
Loletta Chu was born on September 7, 1958, in Mandalay, Myanmar, into an ethnic Chinese family with roots in Taishan, Guangdong, China. In 1968, she moved with her family to Hong Kong.
During her school years in Hong Kong, she attended St. Teresa School, Hong Kong International School, and King George V School. She began doing some modelling work during her teen years before entering major pageants.
Pageant success and career
In 1977, Loletta participated in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant and made history by winning both the main title and the Miss Photogenic award. This double win set a precedent for future pageants, where the winner of the photogenic title often became a strong contender for the crown.
Following her national victory, she represented Hong Kong at the Miss Universe 1977 competition held in the Dominican Republic. Her success in the pageant established her public profile as a prominent model and actress in Hong Kong.
Personal life and family
Loletta was previously married to Timothy Fok, the son of tycoon and philanthropist Henry Fok. Together, they share three sons named Kenneth, Eric, and Jeremy. The couple announced their divorce in September 2006 after more than twenty years of marriage.
She later married Hong Kong real estate billionaire Vincent Lo of the Shui On Group. The wedding ceremony took place at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Singapore in November 2008.
Birthday and age
Loletta Chu was born on September 7, 1958, which makes Loletta 68 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Loletta shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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