Casino tycoon Stanley Ho's widow gifts $588M yacht to lingerie model daughter-in-law

According to Sohu, the lavish yacht served as a birthday present from Leong, Stanley Ho’s fourth spouse, to Ming Xi. Leong had commenced the planning of this grand gesture well in advance of Ming Xi’s birthday, which falls on March 8.

The ceremonial ribbon-cutting event was graced by Ming Xi, her spouse Mario Ho, her sister-in-law Alice Ho, and Leong on the occasion of her birthday. Ming Xi then ventured into the yacht’s cabin, caressed the steering wheel, and savored the sensation of piloting the vessel. These moments were captured on camera by her husband.

(From L) Mario Ho, Ming Xi, Angela Leong On-kei, and Alice Ho at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the yacht. Photo from Ming Xi’s Instagram

Following the event, Alice also took to social media to extend her congratulatory wishes to Ming Xi.

Insiders intimate that Leong holds deep affection for her daughter-in-law, often showering her with opulent presents. It is alleged that Leong, alongside her husband Stanley, has gifted Ming Xi with lavish offerings including real estate properties and monetary gifts worth several hundred million of Hong Kong dollars (HK$100 million equals US$12.8 million) upon the birth of the supermodel’s first and second children.

Comments from numerous social media users highlight Ming Xi’s ascension in status since marrying into the wealthy family, describing her rise as "meteoric." There is ongoing speculation by the media that Ming Xi could potentially inherit the helm of her in-law’s family empire.

Previously, on the Chinese television program "Viva La Romance," Ming Xi openly acknowledged the deep affection her mother-in-law holds for her.

Supermodel Ming Xi. Photo from Ming Xi's Instagram

Ming Xi, 35, embarked on her modeling career in 2009 by attending a television competition. Her career has since flourished, with her appearances in shows for prestigious international fashion brands including Victoria’s Secret, Givenchy, Michael Kors, Balmain, and Karl Lagerfeld.

Her husband Mario, 28, boasts a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The couple entered into matrimony in 2019, following Mario’s elaborately romantic proposal featuring 99,999 roses.

Leong, 62, is recognized by Forbes with a net worth of US$2.6 billion.