Raymond Choo Kong (1949–2019) was a

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actor, stage director and producer. He received 18 Cacique Awards for his stage adaptations over the course of 20 years. He was found dead from multiple stab wounds in his home in

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on July 15, 2019 due to an apparent home invasion and robbery. Choo Kong's funeral took place on July 24, 2019 at the Santa Rosa Roman Catholic Church, Woodford St,

. Choo Kong was openly

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