Michelle Chan Ng
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Vital Information
- Born: September 27, 1968 in Manila, Philippines
- Parents: Jesse Chan, Betty Chan
- Siblings: Rose Chan Loui (older), Meg Chan Feitelberg (older), John Louis Chan (older)
- Spouse: Denis Ng (married)
- Current Residence: La Canada Flintridge, California
Education
Whittier College
- Attended: 1986
- Scholarship: Received scholarship for college (all four Chan children received scholarships)
- Met future husband Denis at Whittier
Earlier Education
- Dominican School, Taipei
- Taipei American School, Taipei
- Born and raised in Taipei until college
Personal Life
Marriage to Denis Ng
- Met Denis Ng at Whittier College
- Denis Ng was described as Michelle’s “biggest protector” at the school
- Suggests Denis Ng looked out for Michelle, protected her during college years
- Children: Kaitlyn Ng, Giselle Ng (Gigi)
- Marriage date to be documented
Family Position
- Youngest of four children
- Eight years younger than Rose
- Five years younger than Meg
- Three years younger than Louis
Born in Manila
- Born September 27, 1968 in Manila, Philippines
- Family moved to Taiwan in 1968 shortly after her birth
- All four children born in Manila:
- Rose: July 14, 1960
- Meg: April 14, 1963
- Louis: May 2, 1965
- Michelle: September 27, 1968
Timeline
| File | type | date | location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 - Relocation Chan Family to Taiwan | relocation | 1968 | - |
Sources
Notes
Youngest Child
As the youngest of four (and youngest by 3 years), Michelle likely had different childhood experience:
- Three older siblings to look up to
- Parents possibly more relaxed than with first children
- Entire childhood in Taipei (born 1968, left for college 1986)
- Watched all three older siblings leave for US universities before her
College Romance
The description of Denis Ng as Michelle’s “biggest protector” at Whittier suggests:
- They met early in her college experience
- Denis Ng was protective/caring toward her
- Possibly older or more experienced student
- Long-term relationship that led to marriage
Aunt to Nicholas, Ryan, and Samantha
As Rose’s youngest sister, Michelle is aunt to Warren and Rose’s three children:
Raised in Taiwan
Michelle was raised in Taiwan from infancy:
- Born Manila September 1968
- Moved to Taiwan as infant (late 1968)
- Lived in Taipei until 1986 (age 18)
- Entire formative years in Taiwan
- Likely fluent in Mandarin Chinese
- Strong connection to Taiwanese culture
Following Siblings’ Path
By the time Michelle attended Whittier (1986):
- Rose had already attended Stanford (1978) → NYU Law
- Meg had already attended Stanford (1981)
- Louis had already attended University of Houston (1983)
- Michelle was fourth and final child to go to US for university
Research Needed
- Whittier College major
- Graduation year (likely 1990)
- Career path after graduation
- Children’s birth dates and ages
- Current residence
- Denis Ng’s background and family
- When they married
- Relationship with extended Loui family
- Languages spoken (likely English, Mandarin, possibly Filipino)