12.25.2008

Henry Sy Sr


"Retail King"



Henry Sy, Sr.

  • 1st Chinese-Filipino recipient of the PCE Big Brother of Filipino Entrepreneurs award (2006)
  • 1st Chinese-Filipino recipient of the PRA President's Award (2005)
  • Founder of SM Department Store (Shoe Mart, 1958)
  • Owner of SM Investments Corp.


QUOTE
"I think the Philippines could be good for 40 malls."

ALIAS
"Father of Philippine Retailing"

DATE OF BIRTH
December 25, 1924

BIRTHPLACE
Xiamen, China

WIFE: Felicidad
Henry and Felicidad have 6 children.



USEFUL LINKS

SM Prime Holdings.com
SM Shoemart.com
SM Department Store.com
Henry Sy & family, The World's Richest People - Forbes.com
Wikipedia Article on Henry Sy
Mr. Henry Sy, Sr.: Recipient of "The Big Brother of Filipino Entrepreneurs Award"
Henry Sy's Climb Up To His Personal Mt. Everest
Henry Sy, Sr. named "Father of Philippine Retailing" in 2005 OFR Awards
SM Mall of Asia opens
Will World's Largest Mall Be Built In Philippines?

KING/PRINCE
Aga Muhlach Amado V Hernandez Andrew E Anthony Castelo April Boy Regino Asi Taulava Audie Gemora Basil Valdez Bert Gonzales Boy Abunda
Carlo J. Caparas Carlos P Garcia Carlos Loyzaga Chiquito Christopher de Leon CJ Muere CJ Suarez Coco Martin Dennis Orcollo Dennis Trillo
Dingdong Dantes Dolphy Eddie Peregrina Eddie Rodriguez Edu Manzano Eduardo Buenavista Efren 'Bata' Reyes Erik Santos Ernie Garcia Eugene Torre
Fernando Poe Jr Francis Magalona Francisco Baltazar Freddie Aguilar Gary Valenciano Gerald Anderson Gian Carlos Graciano Lopez Jaena Henry Sy Sr James Yap
Janno Gibbs Jay R Jericho Rosales Joey de Leon John Lloyd Cruz John Prats Jose Corazon de Jesus Jose 'Amang' Parica KG Canaleta Lito Camo
Lito Lapid Louie Ysmael Luke Mejares Manny Pacquiao Manuel H. Bernabe Martin Nievera Max Surban Nyoy Volante Osias Barroso Prince Stefan
Rainier Castillo Ramon Revilla Sr Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. Raymart Santiago Rey Valera Richard Gutierrez Richard Merk Rico J. Puno Roberto Gonzales Rogelio dela Rosa
Roilo Golez Ronnie Alcano Ronnie Liang Ruben Tagalog Rudy Fernandez Rufino J. Santos Sam Milby Tomas Pinpin Toribio Teodoro Vhong Navarro
Vic Sotto Vicente Madrigal Victor Wood Willie Revillame Yoyoy Villame


QUEEN/PRINCESS
Ai-Ai de las Alas Amapola Cabase Ana Julaton Angel Locsin Anne Curtis Annie Brazil Ara Mina Bea Alonzo Claire de la Fuente Claudine Barretto
Dely Atay-Atayan Didith Reyes Dulce Elma Muros-Posadas Fidela Magpayo Francine Prieto Gaudiosa Ruby Gina Pareño Gloria Romero Gloria Sevilla
Honorata de la Rama Imelda Marcos Imelda Papin Inday Badiday Ivy Violan Iwa Moto Janice de Belen Jaya Jaymee Joaquin Jessa Zaragosa
Jolina Magdangal Jonalyn Viray Judy Ann Santos Katy de la Cruz KC Concepcion Kim Chiu Kitchie Nadal Kris Aquino Kristine Hermosa Kyla
Lani Misalucha Lea Salonga Leila Benitez Lirio Vital LJ Reyes Lulu  Tan-Gan Lydia de Vega Maja Salvador Marian Rivera Maricel Soriano
Maristella Torres Megan Young Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo Mercedita Manipol Nina Nora Aunor Olivia 'Bong' Coo Ompong Remigio Pilita Corrales Pops Fernandez
Rica Peralejo Rich Asuncion Rosa del Rosario Rufa Mae Quinto Ruffa Gutierrez Sarah Geronimo Sharon Cuneta Sheryn Regis Sitti Susan Roces
Sylvia La Torre Tessie Tomas Toni Gonzaga Verni Varga Vilma Santos Yasmien Kurdi