Miss HK Beauties

	June News
	June 18th *MISS HK BABY Translated & courtesy of Em, TVBSpace.Net Winnie Yeung and husband Wong Shui Fan were invited to an event held by Wedgewood yesterday, where they announced that they were expecting their second child. Winnie is currently three months pregnant, but her bump looks like it is nearly five months: "The doctor says that because I have already had a baby, my belly becomes more stretchy and the bump becomes a lot bigger second time round." (The couple welcomed a daughter, Hannah last May)Winnie reveals that she is finding it a lot harder this time because she is being sick every day and just smelling food makes her nauseous. Luckily she has managed to maintain her weight. June 18th MISS HK GALLERY ANGEL Check out Ennis' little angel Atia ! Ennis has been very busy with her newborn baby. She says Atia is a very light sleeper (!) & has to be fed every 2 or 3 hrs...(!!!). But what a beautiful little angel......when she's sleeping :) MISS WORLD CANADA 2006 NEWS A pic of the candidate represetning the Gatineau region at Miss World Canada 2006. Unfortunately, the article is in French. http://www.info07.com/article-18649-Aminata- Farmo-une-Miss-Gatineau-defenseuse-de- lenvironnement.html MISS WORLD CANADA 2006 NEWS - FACING THE NATION'S FINEST (Christina Toth, Abbotsford Times) If all goes well for Sasha Abunnadi** and she wins the title of Miss World Canada, Abbotsford could be represented on a glamorous world stage at the Miss World competition in Poland this September. Abunnadi, a fourth-year biology student at the University College of the Fraser Valley, is preparing to go to the Miss World Canada contest in Toronto early next month. She'll be competing against 35 other women at the five-day event. Last July, the 22-year-old earned the title of Miss BC Coast. "It was weird, I really didn't expect it. I didn't expect to be in the top four," she said last week. "It was the first time I tried out for [a pageant.] I didn't realize Canada had them, but I looked into it and thought it would be really cool." It was the first year the Miss BC Coast competition was held, and Abunnadi competed with 12 other young women. She presented her own artwork for the talent portion, and survived the interviews and the evening gown segment. She no doubt wowed the judges during the speaking portion, in which each contestant was asked to promote her community. Abunnadi dressed as an aviation pilot - in an outfit she designed - and told the judges about the Abbotsford International Airshow. Whether in Toronto or in Poland, Abunnadi will be a great ambassador for Canada's multicultural fabric - her mother was from Montreal and her father Najib is from Palestine. She has travelled with her family to the Middle East several times, to visit family and to take in some of the historical places in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Greece and Palestine. She's also a 2002 graduate from W.J. Mouat and the district's French immersion program. "I'm so glad I did it, because I now have two diplomas and another language," she said. Along with younger sister Melissa, Abunnadi works at her dad's restaurant, Beethoven's Pizza, a long-time favourite hangout at Cultus Lake. "We all kick butt and work there all summer. It's hard work but I love it there. We have an incredible staff," she said. As Miss BC Coast, Abunnadi won pageant coaching and a $7,000 scholarship for the Open Learning Academy. She's too busy right now to be jittery - "I'll be nervous at the competition," which will have 120 competitors.
	June 15th MISS WORLD CANADA 2006 NEWS - Miss Northern Ontario Regionals The Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant will be held in Sudbury on June 22-24, 2006. 30 Young ladies aged 16-24 from all areas of Northern Ontario will by vying for this honour as well as one young lady will be selected to represent Northern Ontario at Miss World Canada this summer in Toronto. Pageant icon Jimmy Steele and Caroline Frolic from Miss World Canada will honor us with their presence as judges. Preliminary competition is being held Thursday June 23, 2006 and Final Competition on Saturday June 24, 2006 at the Holiday Inn on Regent Street in Sudbury. Tickets are available at the door. Take a look at our website to view the contestants and let us know who your favourites are. Website is http://ca.geocities.com/missnorthontario MISS WORLD CANADA 2006 NEWS - Local girl represents North York at Miss World Canada pageant (Irene Kuan, North York Mirror) Daphne Choi never thought she was the type of girl who would fit into a beauty pageant. Growing up, Choiadmits she was a bit of a tomboy, who excelled in athletics and academics while a student at Earl Haig Secondary School. She didn't even start wearing makeup until she was in her late teens. Choi, 21, is now a student at the University of Guelph studying biomedical toxicology. At university, she became involved in dance and modelling shows and was encouraged by a friend to try out for the Miss World Canada pageant. When the co-ordinators at the Miss World Canada pageant called her to tell her she was their pick to represent North York in the 2006 competition in July, she was ecstatic and surprised. Choi did not have any previous pageant experience and said: "I don't think I was bred to be in a beauty pageant, but I guess that's the beauty of it." Jimmy Steele, vice-president and contestant co-ordinator for Miss World Canada met with all the applicants before the final selection and said Choi stood out from the others. "We were looking for people with the total package, not just physical beauty. She had to be articulate, intelligent and talented and Daphne embodied all those qualities. She's a very talented singer, too," he added. He remembered hearing Choi sing outside the audition room right before meeting the judges. "I just heard a huge round of applause afterwards," he said. Along with vocal talents, Choi is an experienced dance choreographer and has volunteered her time in co-ordinating numerous dance shows in the community and at school. Lyndon Lee is a fellow dancer who has danced with Choi in shows around the city and in Guelph over the past two years. "Daphne loves music and dance and is very driven and stands up for what she believes in," he said. Aside from volunteering her artistic talents, Choi said she is also passionate about charity work and has volunteered at The Yellow Brick House, a shelter for battered woman, and is an active member of the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association. After doing some research on the pageant, Choi said she was more excited about being part of the event after learning about the numerous charities Miss World Canada supports, something she said few people understand. "The general public doesn't know about pageants and what these women do," she said. Even her parents are sceptical about the purpose of beauty pageants and her involvement in one. "My mom only sees women clad in swimsuits and a lot of people think all pageants are scams." For now, Choi is in contact with the offices of Ward 23 Councillor John Filion (Willowdale), who has asked her to help distribute North York logo pens and T-shirts. She is also trying to spread the word about the Miss World Canada to help raise donations for The Rock Solid Foundation, a charity the pageant supports to help curb youth violence. "If I win, I would try to help establish a community centre for women, children and immigrants," she said. "I want to show people I'm more than just a woman on a pedestal." http://www.insidetoronto.com/to/northyork/lifestyle/arts/story/3548610p-4100056c.html?loc=northyork June 14th MR HK NEWS http://jaynestars.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=374 Check JayneStars.com for the latest review of the Mr. HK contestants. My favourites so far might be #1 & #5 (Daniel Wu look-a-like?)
	June 12th MR HK NEWS Translated & courtesy of Em, TVBSpace.Net After the fourteen finalists for Mr Hong Kong have been chosen, they have been undergoing a series of training and yesterday, they were taken to a Male Slimming and Bodycare Centre for testing. After a series of examinations, Number 4 Leung Kwok Yin* was announced as the fittest contestant because he already has an eight-pack, but he also has a little bit of loose flesh on either side of his waist, so he still needs to work on it. As for Number 5 Yiu Ho Ching, he is the fattest contestant because he has a bit of a belly and needs to undergo fat reduction. The owner of the centre went on to announce that Number 12 Lam Yau Fei needs to have stretch mark removal because he has beefed up in such a short time. Number 11 is too fair and needs to tan up in the sunbeds, Number 13 Lam Kwan Ming is too skinny and needs to gain some flesh and Number 6 Wong Ka Lok has a tattoo on his arm. Number 2 Chan Chi Kin and Number 14 Leung Wai Kuen were chosen at random to pose for the press using the testing machines. Afterwards, the press asked them to show off their abdomens and Chan Chi Kin revealed a little bit of fat, despite claiming to go to the gym three to five times a week. Asked if he would go on a diet to lose the fat, he says that he will not diet particularly, the most important thing is to be healthy. He also feels: "Having a little fat is better because it means your skin is not as dry." Leung Wai Kuen says that he does exercise usually and this is the first time he has used these machines. He says: "Now I am using these two methods, I believe the results will be very good." The show's producer Chin Kwok Wai reveals that the fourteen Mr Hong Kong contestants will be filming on location in Hong Kong as the overseas plans have been scrapped. Asked if there have been any volunteers from women to judge this year, Mr Chin says that there have not been any up to now. With Christine Ng and Belinda Hamnett showing such a big interest last year, have they not put themselves forward? Mr Chin says he has not seen Belinda for a while now. http://www.takungpao.com.hk/news/06/06/13/UL-578804.htm June 9th MRS WORLD 2006 CROWNING Check out the crowning clip of Mrs. World 2006. Mrs. Russia was announced as the winner but the crown was given to the 1st ru instead! After that, all hell breaks loose! Scandal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TJ_UKt4QtQ&search=mrs%20world June 9th INTRODUCING THE 16 MISS HK 2006 CONTESTANTS Courtesy of TT A1 Chan Man Fong 24 A2 Cheng Wing Sum 23 A5 Tsang Oi Mei 23 B1 Florence Lee Wing Sze 22 B3 Yau Wing Yan 23 B4 Chui Suk Man 21 B5 Tse Wing Shan 22 B6 Tsang Shui Shan 21 B7 Wong Ying 22 C1 Aimee Chan Yan Mei 25 (Former Miss Chinese Toronto 2004 contestant #7) C4 Konnie Lui Wai Yee 23 C5 Nguyen Yee 19 Overseas Delegates:* Cheng Ka Man 24 Janet Chow Ka Wai 22 (Former Miss Chinese Toronto 2004 contestant #2) Melanie Chow Wing Yee 24 (non-finalist in last yr's singing group) Lee Wing Chi 20 Looks like the rumored top 12 article from Oriental Sun dated June 9th was true! MR HK NEWS Translated & courtesy of Em, TVBSpace.Net CONTESTANTS LIST FOR MR HONG KONG 2006 Number - Name - Age - Height - Weight - Occupation - Education 1. Wong Cheung Fat - 21 - 5'10" - 156 lbs - Student - Higher 2. Chan Chi Kin - 24 - 5'10" - 176 lbs - Model - High School Grad 3. Poon Kwok Kei - 24 - 5'11.25" - 165 lbs - Student - University Grad 4. Leung Kwok Yin - 24 - 5'11" - 194 - Student - University 5. Yiu Ho Ching - 28 - 5'9" - 150 lbs - Financial Planner - University Grad 6. Wong Ka Lok - 30 - 5'9" - 150 lbs - Graphic Designer - High School Grad 7. Chan Leung Wai - 26 - 5'11.5" - 168 lbs - Designer - University Grad 8. Ho Siu Kai - 25 - 5'11/5" - 177 lbs - Assistant Sales Manager - University Grad 9. Yeung Kong Ha - 19 - 5'10" - 150 lbs - Student - University 10. Siu Cheuk Ming - 36 - 5'10.75" - 169 lbs - Registered Financial Planner - University Grad 11. Wong Tin Zou - 22 - 5'9.5" - 146 lbs - Student - Bachelors Degree 12. Lam Yau Fei - 26 - 5'9.75" - 174 lbs - Personal Trainer - Personal Trainer Certificate 13. Lam Kwan Ming - 25 - 6'1" - 169 lbs - Company Director - University Grad 14. Leung Wai Kuen - 26 - 5'8.5" - 144 lbs - Events Sales Supervisor - University Grad The fourteen finalists for TVB's Mr Hong Kong competition met the press officially yesterday in their respective 'Style' and 'Fitness' groups. They introduced themselves on the stage and they showed off their talents. Of the more memorable were Number 2 Chan Chi Kin* and his medicine ball, Number 9 Yeung Kong Ha riding his bike onto the stage and former US marine Number 14 Leung Wai Kuen who showed off some self defence techniques. Personal trainer Number 12 Lam Yau Fei caused a few whoops from the crowd as he took off his clothes and showed off his muscles. The contest will take place on the 8th of July and each group will produce a group winner, who will go forward to try and win the title from current Mr Hong Kong Matthew Ko in a series of challenges both physical and mental. Producer Chin Kwok Wai indicates that the location shoot for the contest will take place on the mainland, but the exact location is yet to be confirmed. The contestants will also be put through a series of training courses, such as firefighting and yoga to train them in all aspects. A 30 minute show will be broadcast on 30th June to let the contestants' friends and family shoot some words of encouragement for them as well as to support the public vote. Among the contestants, Number 7 Chan Leung Wai received a lot of attention due to his celebrity father and his special talent was playing the electic guitar. When host Anna Yau asked him if he ever threw his guitar, he replied that if it was not an expensive one, then sometimes he would throw it. Having returned from Seattle to take part in the competition, he was confident about his chances and has the support of his father. Does he want to enter the showbiz industry? He says he has not thought that far in advance. The oldest contestant is Number 10 Siu Cheuk Ming, who is 36 years old and a registered Financial Planner. Asked why he didn't take part last year, he says that the past two years have been busy times for him and he has only managed to make time this year to enter. He adds that with age comes experience and he is just looking to learn from this experience as well as send a message of encouragement out to Hong Kong's men. As for enterting the industry, he feels that he is already happy to take part in the show and will not give up his current occupation. Number 14 Leung Wai Kuen gave a display of self defence and was a US marine for four years (98 to 02) reaching the rank of Sergeant. When his contract expired, he decided to leave and continue his studies in accountancy. Asked if he has taken part in any wars, he says that he took part in the post-9-11 operations, but has never killed anyone. Talking of the training he has had with real firearms and the fatal incidents related to this, he says he believes in the professionalism of his colleagues. Number 12 Lam Yau Fei has been working out for six years and has a 41 inch chest and 15 inch arms. Asked about why he took his clothes off, he says that this was necessary to show his muscles and he did not intend to steal the show. Number 4 Leung Kwok Yin arrived from Singapore six months ago and is currently studying Business at Hong Kong University. When he was likened to Master Lo Mong, he says he is a fan of Master Lo, so he doesn't mind the comparison and would like to meet Master Lo sometime. When he gave an impression of the Terminator for his performance, Number 2 Chan Chi Kin ran onto the stage and thumped his chest loudly. He says that they had rehearsed it, but he was thumping with real force. Leung Kwok Yin indicates that he loves Swarznegger, so he wanted to impersonate him, but made his excuses when he was asked whether this was because the Terminator doesn't say very much. Pictures: http://the-sun.orisun.com/channels/ent/20060608/img/se03060816_big.jpg (headless guitarist) http://www.takungpao.com.hk/news/images/06/06/08/ul-31.jpg (group) Articles: http://www.takungpao.com.hk/news/06/06/08/UL-576612.htm http://the-sun.orisun.com/channels/ent/20060608/20060608000208_0000.html
	June 6th MISS DRAGON 2006 - Erwina Chanson Crowned Miss Dragon 2006 Courtesy of Carolyn Nancy (Tahitipresse) - Twenty-four-year-old Erwina Chanson, who holds two university degrees and has studied psychology, was crowned Sunday night as French Polynesia's Miss Dragon 2006. More than 1,000 people were on hand in the gardens of the Papeete City Hall for one of the Chinese community's biggest events of the year. The contest had to be postponed a week due to rain. The two runners-up in the beauty pageant were Jo-Ann Liu Sing, 23, and Magnolia Heiarii Chaussoy, 21. There were a total of nine candidates. Ms. Chanson* obtained a health science degree in nutrition in Australia, returning to Tahiti to work as a dietician. She said she entered the Miss Dragon contest after friends and others pushed her a lot. Monday morning, she still had difficulty believing she had won. "I haven't realized it yet. I think that it will be easier as the week progresses." Ms. Chanson will now participate in the Miss Chinese International contest due to be held in January. For the moment, however, she said she was "very happy" to have won the Miss Dragon title. She takes over from Yvette Cheong, the Miss Dragon 2005. MISS WORLD CANADA NEWS: BEVY OF BEAUTIFUL POSSIBILITIES Courtesy of The Ottawa Sun The capital area's contestants for the annual Miss World Canada competition have been chosen. At a sparkling pageant last week at the Museum of Civilization, local beauties competed to represent Ottawa, Gatineau and Eastern Ontario for the July 12-17 competition in Toronto. Attending the pageant will be Miss Eastern Canada 2006 Diane Davidson; 3rd runner up Connie D'Angelo; Miss Ottawa 2006 Jerileny Tobon; Miss Gatineau 2006 Aminata Farmo; and 4th runner-up Jacqueline Cyr. The top four will go to the Toronto pageant, while Cyr* has qualified for Miss International Canada, taking place in Montreal June 30-July 3. In 2004 Miss Ottawa, Tijana Arnautovic, took the Miss World Canada title and went on to compete in the Miss World pageant in China. Article: http://www.ottawasun.com/Lifestyle/2006/06/06/1616978.html MR HK NEWS Translated & courtesy of Em, TVBSpace.Net The fourteen Mr Hong Kong finalists were split into two groups and sent to a stylist in Central. Most of them looked studious as they arrived, but after their makeover, they emerged looking like "Mongkok Yobs" and Anthony Chan Yau's son Chan Leung Wai had died his hair a golden blonde colour, very scary! Another 'long haired man' took five hours for his transformation and asked whether he was happy with his new hairstyle, he said he was very happy. During the makeovers, the stylist had a full consultation with the men and reached total agreement before they made the cut. Article:* http://the-sun.orisun.com/channels/ent/20060606/20060606000204_0000.html June 4th MR HK NEWS Translated & courtesy of Em, TVBSpace.Net This year's Mr Hong Kong contest will be taking place on 8th July and the fourteen contestants were at TVB City yesterday to have their photos taken, pick their numbers, have the rules read to them and to meet with the hair and image stylists. They will meet with the press officially net Wednesday after their makeovers are complete. Among this year's contestants is Chan Leung Wai, the son of Wynner's band member Anthony Chan Yau* and when asked to strike a pose, he shaped his hand into a claw. Also in the final is Wong Cheung Fat, who is the brother of last year's 2nd RU Stephen Wong Cheung Hing. One of the men was looking a little flushed, as if he had been drinking, but he explained this was because it was stuffy on the bus. Asked if he was nervous, he replied: "A little." The producer of the show Chin Kwok Wai indicated that the youngest finalist this year was 19 years old, whilst the eldest is 36. Occupations range from naval soldiers to fitness instructors and education standards show a majority as university standard. They will be split into the 'stylish' and 'fitness' groups again. After last year's guest instruction from Thai superstar Tony Jaa, there will be another young Thai boxing instructor for them this year. Rumours suggest that Lin Chiling may be a guest at this year's contest, but Chin Kwok Wai insists that the guests have not been confirmed yet. The rules of the competition include banning the use of swearing or crude language and smoking in public. As for the rumours that a 41 year old had been accepted but then scrapped of his place after discovering he was only educated to Form 2, Chin denies this, saying that they would not offer places and then take them back again. Article: http://www.takungpao.com.hk/news/06/06/04/UL-574870.htm June 1st MISS HK GALLERY BABY Miss HK Gallery's Ennis Bergman & husband Aaron welcomed a beautiful princess today! Atia Catherine Bergman was born at 6:43 am & weighs 5 pounds 13 ozs. Both mum & daughter are doing fine! Congratulations to the Bergman family!!! Atia has her father's hair & mum's smile (the rest I can't tell yet ^^) MISS WORLD CANADA 2006 - WESTERN ONTARIO CASTING The casting was held yesterday at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo. I can't reveal much except I was one of the judge (!) & a few will represent the western regions of Ontario for Miss World Canada 2006 in mid July.