‘I Can Take Care of 1–2 Babies’: Ex-Miss Hong Kong Opens Her Home To Infants Affected By Tai Po Fire
Louisa is one of several celebs who have stepped forward to help, from delivering supplies to providing free meals for those affected by the Tai Po estate blaze.
Many Hongkongers have stepped forward to support relief efforts following the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the Tai Po estate, which has claimed at least 94 lives and left hundreds missing.
The eight-tower complex, which housed more than 4,600 residents, had been undergoing renovations and was wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and green mesh when the blaze broke out and rapidly spread on November 26.
Rescue work continues as the fires in the seven affected blocks have been brought under control. It is the city’s deadliest fire since 1948, when a warehouse blaze killed 176 people.
Besides donating supplies, residents and public figures alike have also stepped in to support those in need.
Among them is former TVB actress and Miss Hong Kong 2015 Louisa Mak, who left a message on Threads offering to help families with babies.
Louisa, who has a seven-month-old son, wrote: “I live in Kowloon and my home can help take care of one to two infants. If needed, PM me.”
Actress Jessica Hsuan, known for her love for animals, offered temporary shelter for displaced pets, while Frankie Chan of Cantopop boy band Mirror, joined volunteers on the ground to deliver supplies and assist the affected residents.
Singer Elanne Kong also lent her support. Her husband, singer-turned-F&B boss Oscar Siu, operates popular sheng jian bao chain Ging Sun Ho King Of Bun, said their Tai Po branch would remain open overnight to offer free meals and drinks to residents hit by the disaster.
Meanwhile, Miss Hong Kong 1997 Virginia Yung, whose husband James Wu is the founder of Seahorse, donated 200 Seahorse mattresses to temporary shelters to support residents displaced by the blaze.
Today, Jordan Chan and wife Cherrie Ying also announced on social media today (Nov 28) that he is donating 1mil yuan (S$183K) to rescue and relief efforts.
