Uy is one of several
Hokkien
The Hokkien () variety of Chinese is a Southern Min language native to and originating from the Minnan region, where it is widely spoken in the south-eastern part of Fujian in southeastern mainland China. It is one of the national languages in ...
transcriptions of the Chinese surname
Huang Huang or Hwang may refer to:
Location
* Huang County, former county in Shandong, China, current Longkou City
* Yellow River, or Huang River, in China
* Huangshan, mountain range in Anhui, China
* Huang (state), state in ancient China.
* Hwang Riv ...
. It is the surname of the following people
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Alfonso A. Uy
Alfonso A. Uy () is a Filipino-Chinese businessman that holds numerous businesses in Iloilo. He is the former and first President of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry who came from the Visayas and Mindanao. He fin ...
, Filipino-Chinese businessman
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John James Uy
John James Uy is a Filipino-American
Filipino Americans ( fil, Mga Pilipinong Amerikano) are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipinos and other Asian ethnicities in North America were first documented in the 16th century as slaves and pr ...
(born 1987), Filipino/Chinese actor, artist, host and model
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Liz Uy (born 1982), Filipino stylist and author
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Matthew Uy
Matthew Christopher Celano Uy (born March 22, 1990) is a footballer who last played for Filipino side Team Socceroo in the United Football League. Born in the United States, he has represented the Philippines national team.
Early life
Uy was ...
(born 1990), American-born Filipino footballer
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Rolando Uy
Rolando "Klarex" Adlao Uy (born July 5, 1954) is a Filipino politician and the incumbent mayor of Cagayan de Oro City since June 2022. Before he became mayor he was a Member of the House of Representatives, Uy represented the First District of ...
(born 1954), Filipino politician
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Steve Uy
Steve Uy (born January 11, 1979) is an American comic book artist and writer.
Career
Steve Uy began working for Marvel Comics after graduating from the School of Visual Arts in New York. His work started out as cover art for certain titles such ...
(born 1979), American comic book artist and writer
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Hokkien-language surnames