Saturday, January 16, 2016

Miss Chinese International (1st Review)

This year's Miss Chinese International pageant is disappointing in one way... there are only 14 candidates in this year's pageant... the least in the pageant's history. Not only is TVB not allowing other candidates come and show off their potential, the number 14 is also not very fortunate in Chinese terms, considering that this is a pageant celebrating our Chinese heritage. I think they should have at least included Seattle and San Francisco. It is also interesting that they decided to include South Africa this year which is a pleasant surprise. However, regardless of this, the quality of this year's candidates seemed to be quite high, with clearly one or two stand-outs in the group, plus a number of potential black horses.

Today is the official press conference of the pageant and the following can be observed:
Kelly is stunning! If she were to compete this year, she could easily win again!
Top Contender
14) Jennifer Coosemans 朱亞琳 - Vancouver
She must be the strongest candidate in MCI in recent years. It is true that she resembles Michelle Reis, Miss MCI 1989. Not only is she stunning, she also has the height, unlike Grace Chan in 2013. Based on look itself, Jennifer can definitely win the whole thing. The only thing that I think would stop her from winning the crown is her language issue.. she can barely speak Cantonese. This has always been the issue barring stunning contenders to be crowned as in Miss New York in MCI 2012 and Miss Bangkok in MCI 2013. I just hope she has the personality and at least the Cantonese skill of Eliza Sam. This is the only way that she can win the whole pageant.


12) Tiana Tay 欒添 - Sydney
Haha i thought she is representing Melbourne in the Miss Australia Chinese 2015, how is she representing Sydney in MCI this year? Regardless, she is tall and pretty, and seems to have a very nice skin-tone. She also have the opportunity to try on the MCI crown. She seems a bit timid when she is answering the press but still she is calm. I would not be disappointed if she wins on Saturday. On a side note, I guess she is good artiste material and would fit in TVB greatly.


4) Lousia Mak - Hong Kong
She is the only standout in this year's Miss Hong Kong but when it comes to MCI, she seems to be overshadowed by a number of the candidates. Standing between two of the tallest girls in the pageant, she looks like a dwarf hahaha. I still think Lousia would put up a good fight although I always thought Lousia is more photogenic than telegenic. If she can look as stunning as when she was in the Miss Hong Kong finals, plus retaining her eloquence, she will definitely be up there.


Strong Contenders
9) Mary Chan - New York City
One of the media favourites mainly due to her good figure, I find her quite captivating since her crowning in New York. She seems to be very well-rounded and really bubbly to do well. However, she is still a downgrade from last year's stunner.


4) Sophia Mo - Nanjing
Although I'm usually not a fan of mainland contenders, Sophia is actually one that caught my eye and I think she is gonna do well. She has that youthful actress vibe. Hopefully, she would be given a youthful looking make-up and styling during the final night.


Black-horses
1) Maggie Zhang - Auckland
She is one of the best representatives from Auckland in recent years. However, if so many well-rounded candidates this year, it seems that she is over-shadowed and appeared plain. Hopefully, better styling and a good interview can help her shine.


8) Karinne Tse - Montreal
She is a mixed-beauty but it seems that she is a bit reserved and not catching the media's attention. If she wanna do well she would have to treasure some opportunity to shine. In a less competitive year, she would have been a strong contender.


7) Helen Chan - Melbourne
She is not the prettiest of the pack but it seems that she has the personality to do well. I actually think she looks like a downgraded version of Sarah Song and Kelly Cheung.


11) Cherry Wong - South Africa
The candidate that no one was expecting but it is a pleasant surprise. She is kind of middle of the pack right now but there is sth appealing about her. Maybe it is the youthful and friendly vibe that she exerts. Her face is on the bigger size so hopefully she knows her angle well.


5) Janice Choong - KL
Janice is definitely the weakest KL representative since Lenna Lim in 2011. But never count KL out, they are usually very good speakers.



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