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Born on January 8, 1978, Marco Fu is from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. Marco Fu is a snooker player. That works out to 48 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Medal of Honour.
My Take
Marco Fu is, to me, one of the great quiet ambassadors of snooker. Born in Hong Kong in 1978, he carved out a place at the top of a sport long dominated by British players, winning three ranking titles and twice reaching Triple Crown finals. What I love is the stillness in his game, the long, patient lines of attack and the calm under pressure. His Medal of Honour suggests how much his home city treasures him, and rightly so. I have always been drawn to athletes who win through precision and composure rather than bravado, and Fu embodies that ideal beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marco Fu
- Name (Japanese)
- マルコ・フー
- Reading
- まるこ・ふー
- Born
- January 8, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- snooker player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Medal of Honour
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marcofu147/
- Xhttps://x.com/Marcofu18
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco%20Fu
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380594
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marco Fu born?
Born January 8, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Marco Fu from?
Marco Fu is from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
What does Marco Fu do?
Marco Fu works as snooker player.
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