Can you deduce who’s on our list of Hong Kong’s best and brightest?
Photo: Hong Kong Tatler
If you haven’t already heard, we’re rapidly approaching the unveiling of the 2017 Generation T list. We’ll be announcing our annually refreshed roster of Hong Kong ’s (and Asia’s) most groundbreaking young leaders at a blowout bash on Friday, June 23.
See also: Take The Ultimate Generation T Quiz
Who’s made it onto the list? We’ve been hearing speculation left and right, but our lips are sealed. But we will let slip a little teaser: here are 10 interesting facts about 10 of our Gen T listers—including a self-made entrepreneur, an accomplished young artist, a game-changing chef and a fashion mogul. Can you guess who they are?
Photo: Hong Kong Tatler
1. I am an avid cultural explorer with a multicultural upbringing. I also taught myself to speak seven languages.
2. I’m honoured to be a part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 List. Not to brag, but I’m also often featured in the world’s leading media, including the Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch and Forbes.
3. I love Muay Thai, rugby and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s allowed me to compete around Asia, and make my pro MMA debut in 2016.
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4. On a serious note, I can weave. On a fun note, I can weave and dance to Lady Gaga at the same time.
5. My work has been exhibited at the V&A and Science Museum in London, TextielMuseum in Tilburg, Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Espace EDF Art Foundation in Paris, Wuhao in Beijing, and across Moleskine’s global galleries.
6. In 2012, I founded one of the city’s largest urban farmers’ markets.
7. I have a cardboard cut-out body double that my team made for my birthday. They seem to love it, but it makes me cringe. It’s life-sized and is always randomly placed in the office.
8. Sustainability by day, Italian chef by night. I make some of the best pesto and tiramisu in Hong Kong.
9. I hope to someday own a farm where stray animals, the elderly and children live together in harmony.
10. I’ve travelled to over 50 countries, including Iran, Cuba, Timor-Leste and Burma.
Stay tuned for more on the 2017 Generation T, and don’t miss the big reveal on June 23.
See also: The Who, What & Why of Generation T