Albano Martins came for three years and nearly four decades have gone by, living more than half his life in Macao. He was the ANIMA president for 17 years – which he founded in 2003 – until resigning in June 2020 to return to Portugal.
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The director of the Portuguese Institute of the Orient (IPOR), Joaquim Coelho Ramos, looks forward to pleasant times in Macao. Indeed, he has felt good from the moment he set foot in the region, which is usually a good omen, he says.
Like many life-changing moments, it took a split second for Calvin Chui to explore a new career in Law- a path unlike any of his family members. His dedication has made him into not only a successful attorney, but also an active leader in the community of Macao.
Nuno Lopes is the first local Macao fashion designer to have made great strides in the fashion industry overseas in England before making his way back to his Asian roots. After debuting his latest collection at Sands Macau Fashion Week, he hopes to continue showcasing his latest collections around Asia and keep building his brand.
From a young age, Cecilia Ho dreamed of becoming an artist. After following her passion for art, along with hard work and dedication, she is now the founder and executive director of Photo Macau art fair and a successful Macao-born artist.
From a small town in Portugal to a world of business and glamour in Macao, Carlos Simões has done exceedingly well with his law career that has challenged him for over 20 years now.
After graduating Cambridge university, Maggie Hoi moved back home to Macao to start her career at the the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences. She continues her quest to apply the Dan-Shen and Chuanxiong herbs towards a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Around the world there is a growing movement to curb plastic waste by discouraging, or even banning, the biggest source: single-use plastics. Eco-activist and writer Annie Lao knows how destructive these innocuous items can be, and when Macau officials proved slow to act, she stepped up.
No matter where you stand with religion Father Luís Sequeira is open to helping all individuals find happiness and strength. As a Jesuit of the Society of Jesus in Macao, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals through the love of God and shaping the growth within the inner self.