Tuesday, January 17, 2017

PART 4---THE CROWNING OF MISS NEW YORK AS THE NEW MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL 2017!

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TANS RI MICHELLE YEOH, THE QUEEN OF MOVIES, PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM THE QUEEN OF GENTING HIGHLANDS AS SHE IS  WIFE OF RESORTS WORLD BIG BOSS TAN SRI LIM KOK THAY, 1st RUNNER-UP MISS KUALA LUMPUR SERENE LIM, WINNER MISS NEW YORK STITCH YU AND 2nd RUNNER-UP MISS HONG KONG CRYSTAL FUNG 
MISS NEW YORK STITCH YU BEING CROWNED BY OUTGOING MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL AT ARENA OF STARS IN RESORTS WORLD GENTING
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 THE VIPS ON STAGE WITH NEW MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL STITCH YU FROM NEW YORK
 TAN SRI MICHELLE YEOH AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
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 PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
ROLV REISSIGER, DATO KEE HUA CHEE, PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM, DATO NANCY YEOH AND KEVIN TANN
 WAYNE LAI AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
 SUPERSTAR HEARTTHRON SIMON YAM AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE. THEY WENT TO PRAGUE AND VIENNA TOGETHER AS GUESTS OF ORIENT EXPRESS TRAIN FOR THE MYSTERY THRILLER GAME 'MURDER ON ORIENT EXPRESS'
 ERIC TSANG AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
TOP VIOLINIST URIAH HEE AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
OH LOOK! BUDDHA BLESS US---KEVIN TANN HAS BEEN CROWNED THE NEW MR CHINAMAN INTERNATIONAL WITH 1st RUNNER-UP DATO KEE HUA CHEE AS MR CINA-APEK AND 2nd RUNNER-UP ROLV REISSIGER AS MR HONORARY CHINAMAN! KONG HEE FATT  CHOY! 
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Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017  was held 
outside Hong Kong for the first time ever

Sixteen lovely ladies from 11 countries vied for the title of Miss Chinese International 2017 at the pageant to be held outside Hong Kong for the first time ever—at Resorts World Genting, no less.

The pageant, held at the resort on 15 January,d feature young ladies from the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Asian cities.

A prelude to the event, Reunion with the Stars was hosted by the resort and the pageant organiser, Television Broadcast Limited (TVB), in honour of those supporting the pageant, specifically corporate guests and media partners.

The pre-show saw guests welcomed by a lion dance performance as they arrived at the Genting International Showroom for a sumptuous Chinese New Year dinner. Entertainment for the evening was a performance by the 16 contestants —the stars of the evening. The contestants were introduced to the audience, followed by an individual talent contest that involved their singing and dancing skills among others.

Guests also got to feast their eyes on the contestants as they parade across the stage in Malaysian traditional costumes.

Performers included Uriah See—who won Astro Star Quest 2014, Nicole Lai – the champion of Astro Star Quest 2012 and also TVB International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship 2014—and the band, Mad August. 

But the main highlight at the eve of the finals event was the announcement of the winners of the titles - Miss Malaysia Regalia and Miss Finesse. The awards were in relation to the talent show and the donning of traditional costumes respectively, with the winners each presented with a trophy for their success.

The title of Miss Malaysia Regalia went to Serene Lim of Kuala Lumpur while Li Gloria took the Miss Finesse title.

Those present at Reunion with the Stars include Mr Kevin Tann, Vice President of Promotions & Entertainment, Resorts World Genting. At an earlier joint press conference between the resort and TVB to announce details about the pageant, Tann said,We look forward to having these contestants from all over the world compete for the crown at Resorts World Genting.  We believe they will gain an unforgettable and enjoyable experience at the resort and also in Malaysia.”

The press conference was also attended by Mr Felix To, Deputy General Manager Programming & Production of Television Broadcast, who expressed TVB's excitement about holding the pageant at the resort.

Miss Chinese International 2017 also featured some big international stars, notably Tan Sri Dato' Michelle Yeoh and Hong Kong actors Simon Yam and Eric Tsang. Tan Sri Yeoh and Yam were among the judges at the pageant, while Tsang took on the role of master of ceremonies.

Tan Sri Yeoh, who is also a brand ambassador of Resorts World Genting, hopes her presence will inspire all the contestants. The actress, who was Miss Malaysia 1983 and was voted as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” by People Magazine in 1997, found fame in Hong Kong and was also the only Asian Bond Girl.

Apart from the main title, the 16 contestants will also vie for the First and Second Runners-up spots and the title of Miss Friendship 2017

The Miss Friendship event was held on the eve of the final of the Miss Chinese International Pageant, in which contestants were each eligible to vote as to whom is most suited for her “friendship”. After balloting among the sixteen, Addy Lee of Johannesburg sealed the Miss Friendship title and received a trophy for her success.

The 16 contestants at a glance
Malaysia was represented at Miss Chinese International 2017 by Miss Astro Chinese International Serene Lim, while Miss Hong Kong 2016, Crystal Fung, represented Hong Kong.

There were three contestants from the US (Wong Stephanie Rachel, Ssuting Yu, and Qu Li), three from Canada (Rincon Maria Camila Xiaosi, Li Gloria, Zhang Gao Yu), and two from Australia (Yu Xinhui and Rong Yu). The other contestants were from South Africa (Lee Adelaide Hong Zhen), New Zealand (Liu Xuanyi), Singapore (Lovelle Cengiya), China (Limingzi, the Philippines (Zeng Lin), and Thailand (Chanya Wonglappanich).

Here's what makes them tick:

Among the three contestants from the US is Qu Li, also known as Lili. At 26, she is one of the oldest contestants, and she has impressive credentials to boot—among others, she is president of Global China Connection at Vanderbilt University. The lass, who lives in Los Angeles, says her greatest joy is serving as an art teacher for autistic children and holding music workshops for school children.

She loves to travel but she always “travels with a purpose,” which translates to travelling to help others. She has thus far taught art and English to children in Cambodia, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. A graduate in Human and Organisational Development from Vanderbilt University, Qu Li also lists archery, horse riding, swimming, calligraphy and playing the piano as her favourite activities.

The other two contestants from the US are no less talented. Wong Stephanie Rachel, 24, is from San Francisco, and lists aerial silks acrobatics as among her favourite pastimes. She is also into videography and photography, dancing, and hairstyling and beauty.

Ssuting Yu, fondly called Stitch by her friends, is 22, and hails from New York. She is into acting, dancing, drawing, roller skating, and scuba diving.

Among the three contestants from Canada is Zhang Gao Yu, also known as Alice, 21. Zhang's avocation is music—she can play the piano, guitar and drums. But she's also athletic in nature, loving sports like tennis, hockey and snowboarding.

Then there's Li Gloria, 25, from Toronto, who also speaks Spanish, apart from English, Mandarin and Cantonese. This lass loves reading, dancing, playing guitar, and pursuing sports.

Rincon Maria Camila Xiaosi, 22, who is from Vancouver, is likewise into dancing and exercising. But she also loves blogging.

Representing Australia is Yu Xinhui, or Emily, 26, who is from Sydney. She is also into sports, listing snowboarding, jogging, swimming and dancing as her favourite pastimes. But she also loves to read.

Also from Australia is Melbourne-based Rong Yu, or Gloria, 21, who loves many different things—horse riding, dancing, drawing, playing violin and emceeing.

Lee Adelaide Hong Zhen's interests are as diverse. Also known as Addy, the 22-year-old from Johannesburg, South Africa, loves surfing, jogging, and hiking—but she is also into reading and eating!

From Auckland, New Zealand is Liu Xuanyi, or Christine, 21, who is a voice-over talent. Liu is heavily into sports—swimming, basketball and pingpong—but she also loves singing, poetry and photography.

Representing Thailand is Chanya Wonglappanich, or Gam, who is from Bangkok. This 24-year-old lass is also into sports, but loves music as well.

Lovelle Cengiya, 22, represents Singapore, and is into singing and dancing, but she is also skilled in robotics, listing making radio-controlled cars and robots as her favourite pastime.

Zeng Lin, or Janne, 20, hails from the Philippines. The Manila-based lass who won Miss Chinatown Philippines 2016, is into singing, dancing and drawing.

From Mongolia, China is Zhang Gao Yu, or Alice, 21, who says she simply loves poetry and reading.

Hong Kong's Crystal Fung Ying Ying, 22, is into yoga and dancing, but also loves cooking, travelling and reading.

Last but not least is Serene Lee, 20, who is from Kuala Lumpur. Winner of Miss Astro Chinese 2016 (and also winner of Miss Photogenic along with being voted Miss Gorgeous), Lee is a 
marathoner who also loves cycling, reading and watching movies.

Tickets were priced at RM988 (PS2) and RM1,988 (PS1). PRICEY BUT THEN THIS WAS A WORLD CLASS EVENT! 

THE GRAND PARADE OF 16 FINALISTS ALL DRESSED IN GREEN CHEONGSAM 




ALL LOOK AT SCREEN TO REVIEW THEIR ACTIVITIES AND VISITS TO CHILDREN AND OLD FOLKS' HOMES






CLOSE-UPS OF THE LOVELY LADIES 
CHINESE CHARMERS ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD
SO BEAUTIFUL LIKE CELESTIAL FAIRIES




MISS FRIENDSHIP BEING SASHED




SIMON YAM SASHES MISS HONG KONG CRYSTAL FUNG THE 2nd RUNNER-UP






4 LEFT
MISS KUALA LUMPUR SERENE LIM WAS 1st RUNNER-UP
MANY EXPECTED MISS KUALA LUMPUR TO WIN




OF COURSE MISS NEW YORK WOULD WIN
BUT FIRST...
ARRIVAL OF MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL 2016 WHO WAS MISS VANCOUVER
A REGAL WAVE TO SAY GOODBYE
FAREWELL 
MAJESTIC
AS USUAL THE WINNER COVERED HER MOUTH TO PREVENT HERSELF FROM SCREAMING, SHOUTING, SHRIEKING FROM JOY! CONGRATS MISS NEW YORK STITCH YU!
A HUG FROM THE LOSERS, A POLITICALLY INCORRECT WORD TO USE BUT FACTS ARE FACT AS THERE ARE NO 4th OR 3rd RUNNERS-UP
BACK TO COVERING HER MOUTH
A HUG FROM MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL 2016 JENNIFER COOSMANS OF VANCOUVER




FINALLY THE GREEN ROBE IS PUT ON MISS NEW YORK! WONDER WHY THE COLOR WAS ALL GREEN FOR LAST ROUND
THE NEW MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL ASCENDS THE STEPS TO HER THRONE, ALSO IN GREEN AS THE REST LEFT GREEN WITH ENVY, HAHA
MISS VANCOUVER CROWNING HER SUCCESSOR MISS NEW YORK WHO IS NOW MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL 2017!
A SCEPTRE WAS GIVEN 
MAGNIFICENT END AT PRECISELY 10.30 PM! 
RIGHT ON TIME! BRAVO TVB AND RESORTS WORLD GENTING FOR A SUPERLATIVE SHOW! 
MAGNIFICENT SETTING INSIDE ARENA OF STARS IN RESORTS WORLD GENTING


CONGRATS
HUGS FROM LOSERS, OOPS WRONG WORD BUT TRUE WHAT AS THERE CAN ONLY BE 1 MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL AND NOT HALF A DOZEN, SAME AS THERE VAN ONLY BE 1 KING OR PRIME MINISTER AT ANY ONE TIME
YOU THE BEST
A STITCH IN TIME WINS!
CONGRATS ALL ROUND IN A SEA OF GREEN
HABIS!
THE JUDGES AT LEFT COME ON STAGE TO CONGRATULATE THE WINNER
DATO NANCY YEOH STOLE THE SHOW BY WEARING UNEXPECTED WHITE PANTS INSTEAD OF GOWN LIKE TAN SRI MICHELLE YEOH
LOVE HER BARE BACK
YOOHOO DATO NANCY YEOH
I THINK SO DATO NANCY YEOH LOOKING FOR ME
SIMON YAM, DATO NANCY YEOH, TAN SRI MICHELLE YEOH, THE TOP WINNERS, NICKI CHOW AND WAYNE LAI




THE GRANDEST QUEEN OF ALL IS PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM IN RED CHEONGSAM
PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM IN RED IS WIFE OF TAN SRI LIM KOK THAY THE SON OF TAN SRI LIM GOH TONG WHO FOUNDED GENTING HIGHLANDS RESORT AND WAS ONCE MALAYSIA'S RICHEST AND MOST CHARITABLE TYCOON
VIVA GENTING, VIVA TVB HONG KONG!
ERIC TSANG ON STAGE


ALL THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS OF THE SHOW!



MORE VIPS COMING ON STAGE!


ROLV REISSIGER WAS ONLY MAT SALLEH OR KWAILO 






DONE!
TAN SRI MICHELLE YEOH AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
TEH 2 MOST BEAUTIFUL IN ALL GENTING
PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM IS ALL SET FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR IN RED
MEANWHILE,,,
ALL LINED-UP


LOVE BARE BACKS!
LAST MINUTE ENTRY---KEVIN TANN WAS MR CHINAMAN, DATO KEE WAS MR CINA-APEK AND ROLV REISSIGER WAS MR HONORARY CHINK
THIS SNAPSHOT WAS AIRED IN HONG KONG AS A HUMOROUS SNAPSHOT AND KEVIN TANN WAS ALLOWED TO SIT ON THRONE AS HE IS VICE-PRESIDENT OF PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT AND SPENT 2 YEARS NEGOTIATING WITH TVB HONG KONG TO BRING THE WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND IMPORTANT CHINESE BEAUTY PAGEANT TO GENTING
THUMBS UP FOR RESORTS WORLD GENTING, TVB HONG KONG AND KEVIN TANN! WELL DONE! 
PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM PERSONALLY CONGRATULATED AND THANKED KEVIN TANN FOR A GREAT,GRAND JOB WELL DONE 
HOTTEST MILITARY COUPLE
ROLV REISSIGER, PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM AND DATO NANCY YEOH
STANDING TALL IS KEVIN TANN, VICE-PREZ OF PROMOTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT OF RESORTS WORLD GENTING.
DATO KEE HUA CHEE OUT-DAZZLED ALL (BELOW)
NOTE HIS REINDEER BACKPACK WHICH AMUSED PUAN SRI CECILIA LIM
WAYNE LAI BEING INTERVIEWED BY TVB
2 FOR 1---WAYNE LAI AND MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL 2017 STITCH YU
WAYNE LAI AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
FAMOUS HONG KONG STAR WAYNE LAI
TOP HK STAR WAYNE LAI AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
WAYNE LAI AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
SIMON YAM AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
SIMON YAM REMAINS INTACT AND LOOKS 35. WHEN I COMMENTED HIS BODY IS SO HOT AND SEXY, HE SAID "I HAVE BEEN HUNGRY FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS"! MEANS HE HAS BEEN DIETING AND WATCHING HIS FOOD FOR THE LAST DECADE SO HE DESERVES A HOT BOD!
2 HOTTIES---REMEMBER SIMON YAM IS 61 BUT LOOKS 31! 
NG KUN TEK AND SIMON YAM
CANNOT BELIEVE HE IS TALLER THAN HONG KONG SUPERSTAR
ERIC TSANG WITH DATO KEE HUA CHEE INSIDE GENTING CLUB FOR THE AFTERPARTY. DUNNO WHY BUT ALL THE STARS CHANGED INTO MORE CASUAL BAJU
PETER KHOR OF NAUGHTY NURI'S THE WORLD'S BEST BALINESE STYLE PIGGY MEAT RESTAURANT IN MALAYSIA, DATO NANCY YEOH AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
HAPPY TRIO
ERIC TSANG AND DATO NANCY YEOH, ONE OF 5 JUDGES AND THE ONLY MALAYSIAN BASED JUDGE AS TAN SRI MICHELLE YEOH LIVES ABROAD MOST OF THE TIME AND NOT IN IPOH
URIAH SEE THE FAMOUSLY FABULOUS VIOLNIST AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
URIAH SEE LOOKS LIKE HYBRID OF LEE HOM AND AARIF RAHMAN 
TVB DIRECTOR SHERMAN, SIMON YAM, DATO NANCY YEOH AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE INSIDE THE EXCLUSIVE, EXPENSIVE AND EXHILARATING GENTING CLUB!
ROLV REISSIGER AT RIGHT
DENISE, URIAH SEE AND DATO NANCY YEOH
3 DIVINE DARLINGS
URIAH SEE, DENISE AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
MOST GORGEOUS TRIO IN OBSERVABLE UNIVERSE
THE TOP WINNERS PAY HOMAGE TO JUDGE DATO NANCY YEOH
5 RAVISHING BEAUTIES


THE TOP 3 WINNERS AND MISS FRIENDSHIP
DATO NANCY YEOH ADVISING THE WINNERS

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