Lucy Lo Shiu Choi

Lucy Rothwell (Luo Xucai) was a significant member of the prominent Ho family in Hong Kong, born with a mixed Chinese and British heritage.

Her father was the British merchant Thomas Rothwell, while her mother, Zeng You, was Chinese, giving Lucy a unique upbringing that blended both Eastern and Western cultural influences.

She married Ho Fook (brother of Sir Robert Ho Tung), who himself carried both Chinese and Jewish ancestry. Their marriage reflected the common practice at the time of forming alliances within the Eurasian community in Hong Kong.

Lucy’s mother, Zeng You, maintained a close relationship with Shi Di, and the two families later became connected through marriage, further strengthening their social ties.

As the grandmother of Stanley Ho, Lucy Rothwell played an important role in the Ho family’s lineage, with her cross-cultural heritage helping shape the family’s identity and influence in Hong Kong society.