Timothy Fok
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Timothy Fok Tsun-ting (born 14 February 1946 in Hong Kong), GBS
, JP
, the eldest son of Henry Fok
, is a Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
, representing the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency
. He is not affiliated to any political party, but is aligned with the conservative so-called "pro-China" wing of LegCo, and is also a Member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
. His attendance record in the Legislative Council is among one of the worst of legislators ever elected.
, England, and the University of Southern California
.
; President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong; Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Asia
(OCA); a Member of the 2008 Olympics Coordination Commission; President of the Hong Kong Sports Writer Association; Vice President of the Organising Committee of the 2008 Olympics and Paralympics Equestrian Events (which he is credited with bringing to Hong Kong); Vice President of the Hong Kong East Asian Games Organising Committee; and President of the Hong Kong Football Association
.
Fok represents the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency
in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
. He is not affiliated to any political party, but is aligned with the conservative so-called "pro-China" wing of LegCo, and is also a Member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
. His attendance record in the Legislative Council is among one of the worst of legislators ever elected.
In 2010, his performance as lawmaker was once again criticised: Catholic Monitors rated three legislators, one of which was Fok, as less than satisfactory for failing to raise motions or amendments throughout the entire Legco year.
. The couple, who have three sons, announced their divorce in September 2006. more than five years after their marriage was reported to be 'crumbling'.
His two sons have attracted media attention due to their relationships with Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi
and Olympic diving gold-medalist Guo Jingjing
, respectively. Furthermore, his son Jeremy attracted public attention when he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drink-driving, having crashed his BMW into roadside railings in Bonham Road in the morning of 17 July 2010. His breathalyser test showed that he was three times over the legal blood–alcohol limit. 21 October 2010
Gold Bauhinia Star
The Gold Bauhinia Star is the highest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special...
, 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...
, the eldest son of Henry Fok
Henry Fok
Henry Fok Ying Tung was a Hong Kong businessman. He has ancestral roots in Nansha, Panyu, now part of Guangzhou, Guangdong). Fok was the vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference of PRC since March 1993, and was possibly the most powerful...
, is a Member of 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...
, representing the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency
Functional constituency
In the political systems of Hong Kong and Macau, a functional constituency is a professional or special interest group involved in the electoral process...
. He is not affiliated to any political party, but is aligned with the conservative so-called "pro-China" wing of LegCo, and is also a Member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference [], shortened as 人民政协, Rénmín Zhèngxié, i.e. "People's PCC"; or just 政协, Zhèngxié, i.e. "The PCC"), abbreviated CPPCC, is a political advisory body in the People's Republic of China...
. His attendance record in the Legislative Council is among one of the worst of legislators ever elected.
Education
Fok was educated at MillfieldMillfield
Millfield is an independent school in Street in Somerset, in south-west England.The school currently has a roll of 1,260 pupils, of whom 910 are boarders...
, England, and the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
.
Affiliations and politics
Fok is a member of the International Olympic CommitteeInternational Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
; President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong; Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Asia
Olympic Council of Asia
The Olympic Council of Asia is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees. The current president is Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah. The oldest NOC is from Japan and Philippines, recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1911; whereas East Timor is...
(OCA); a Member of the 2008 Olympics Coordination Commission; President of the Hong Kong Sports Writer Association; Vice President of the Organising Committee of the 2008 Olympics and Paralympics Equestrian Events (which he is credited with bringing to Hong Kong); Vice President of the Hong Kong East Asian Games Organising Committee; and President of the Hong Kong Football Association
Hong Kong Football Association
The Hong Kong Football Association , often abbreviated to the HKFA, is the governing body of association football in Hong Kong. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.- History :...
.
Fok represents the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency
Functional constituency
In the political systems of Hong Kong and Macau, a functional constituency is a professional or special interest group involved in the electoral process...
in 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...
. He is not affiliated to any political party, but is aligned with the conservative so-called "pro-China" wing of LegCo, and is also a Member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference [], shortened as 人民政协, Rénmín Zhèngxié, i.e. "People's PCC"; or just 政协, Zhèngxié, i.e. "The PCC"), abbreviated CPPCC, is a political advisory body in the People's Republic of China...
. His attendance record in the Legislative Council is among one of the worst of legislators ever elected.
In 2010, his performance as lawmaker was once again criticised: Catholic Monitors rated three legislators, one of which was Fok, as less than satisfactory for failing to raise motions or amendments throughout the entire Legco year.
Family
He was married to former Miss Hong Kong Loletta ChuLoletta Chu
Loletta Chu is a Chinese beauty pageant titleholder. She was the winner of the 1977 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.-Early life:Chu was born in Mandalay, Burma in 1958 into an ethnically Chinese family, with roots in Taishan, Guangdong, China. In 1968 she and her family moved to Hong Kong, where she...
. The couple, who have three sons, announced their divorce in September 2006. more than five years after their marriage was reported to be 'crumbling'.
His two sons have attracted media attention due to their relationships with Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi is a Chinese film actress. Zhang is coined by the media as one of the Four Young Dan actresses in the Film Industry in China, along with Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei, and Zhou Xun...
and Olympic diving gold-medalist Guo Jingjing
Guo Jingjing
Guo Jingjing is a Chinese female diver from the People's Republic of China. She has won more Olympic medals than any other female diver and has won the 3m springboard event at five consecutive World Championships. She announced her retirement in 2011....
, respectively. Furthermore, his son Jeremy attracted public attention when he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drink-driving, having crashed his BMW into roadside railings in Bonham Road in the morning of 17 July 2010. His breathalyser test showed that he was three times over the legal blood–alcohol limit. 21 October 2010
Advertisement appearances
- TVBTelevision Broadcasts LimitedTelevision Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
"Power Up HK" Promotion Clip (2009)