Selina Chow
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Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee, GBS
OBE
JP
(born 25 January 1945, Hong Kong
) was a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong
and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
. She was the former vice-chairman of the Liberal Party (Hong Kong)
. She is also well-known in Hong Kong for her career in broadcasting.
An alumnus
of St. Paul's Co-educational College
, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hong Kong, and post-graduate Diploma, Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in the U.K.
On account of her quality reputation, Chow was recruited from TVB by Commercial Television
to be its new General Manager in an attempt to resurrect the ailing station in July 1976. Chow later became the director of Asia Television.
, and represented the Wholesale and Retail functional constituency in Legco since 1995. She was returned to the Legislative Council in 2004
in the New Territories West geographical constituency
, but lost her seat in the 2008 election
. She declared to resign the member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and vice-chairman of the Liberal Party then. She has been Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Board Member of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Honorary adviser to Against Child Abuse, and Director of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society.
in 2001.
Hong Kong honours system
The existing Hong Kong honours system was created after transfer of government of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China as a special administrative region in 1997...
OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
(born 25 January 1945, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
) was a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong
Executive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council of Hong Kong is a core policy-making organ in the executive branch of the government of Hong Kong.. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong serves as its President.The Executive Council normally meets once a week...
and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
. She was the former vice-chairman of the Liberal Party (Hong Kong)
Liberal Party (Hong Kong)
Liberal Party is a business-friendly liberal conservative political party in Hong Kong.-Party beliefs:The party is known for its conservative and business-friendly policies. Despite being a political party friendly with Beijing, it fits in the centre-right political spectrum...
. She is also well-known in Hong Kong for her career in broadcasting.
An alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
of St. Paul's Co-educational College
St. Paul's Co-educational College
St. Paul's Co-educational College , is located at 33 MacDonnell Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong....
, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hong Kong, and post-graduate Diploma, Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in the U.K.
Professional career
Chow is unique in Hong Kong's broadcast television industry in that at various points during her career in television, she was employed by all three television stations that existed in Hong Kong's television history. She started out as a weather presenter. She was first hired as an episodic drama director for TVB and became its Assistant General Manager.On account of her quality reputation, Chow was recruited from TVB by Commercial Television
Commercial Television
Commercial Television was the third free-to-air broadcast television station in Hong Kong. It first went on air in 1975, and ceased transmissions in 1978.-History:...
to be its new General Manager in an attempt to resurrect the ailing station in July 1976. Chow later became the director of Asia Television.
Political career
Chow is a member of the Liberal PartyLiberal Party (Hong Kong)
Liberal Party is a business-friendly liberal conservative political party in Hong Kong.-Party beliefs:The party is known for its conservative and business-friendly policies. Despite being a political party friendly with Beijing, it fits in the centre-right political spectrum...
, and represented the Wholesale and Retail functional constituency in Legco since 1995. She was returned to the Legislative Council in 2004
Hong Kong legislative election, 2004
The 2004 Hong Kong legislative election for members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong was held on 12 September 2004. The elections returned 30 members from directly elected geographical constituencies and 30 members from functional constituencies, of which 11 were unopposed.-General...
in the New Territories West geographical constituency
New Territories West (1998-2004 constituency)
New Territories West, or simply "NT West", refers to the western part of New Territories in Hong Kong. It includes Tsuen Wan District, Kwai Tsing District, Tuen Mun District, Yuen Long District and Islands District. It is one of the geographical constituencies in the Legislative Council of Hong...
, but lost her seat in the 2008 election
Hong Kong legislative election, 2008
The 2008 Hong Kong legislative election was held on 7 September 2008 for the 4th Legislative Council since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. There are 60 seats in the 4th Council, with 30 Members elected by geographical constituencies through direct elections, and...
. She declared to resign the member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and vice-chairman of the Liberal Party then. She has been Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Board Member of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Honorary adviser to Against Child Abuse, and Director of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society.
Tourism Board
Chow joined the Hong Kong Tourism Association in 2000 as chairman. Chow continued to serve as chairman of the committee when the Hong Kong Tourism Association became the Hong Kong Tourism BoardHong Kong Tourism Board
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is a Government-subvented body founded in 2001. The Board replaced the Hong Kong Tourist Association established in 1957...
in 2001.