According to the South China Morning Post and event reports, Bernice Yuen Sze-hang was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2026 on Sunday night, August 30, at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O. Outshining 11 other contestants under the theme “Dare to be Perfect,” the 26-year-old communications graduate claimed the tiara from last year’s title-holder, Stacey Devina Chan, with Ada Tang taking first runner-up and Scarlett Li placing second runner-up.
Bernice Yuen Claims the Miss Hong Kong 2026 Crown
Yuen entered the 54th edition of the broadcaster’s flagship pageant as one of the heavy favorites, according to event coverage. A communications graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University, her multi-faceted background includes work as a theme park performer, event host, stage actress, and model. Before securing the local crown, she traveled to Kuala Lumpur to compete in Miss Chinese World 2026, finishing as the third runner-up. Her official aspiration for the role, as reported by the South China Morning Post, is “to use her story to ignite the possibilities in everyone’s heart.” Speaking after her win, Yuen noted the rapid pace of the night, stating, “When they called my name I was really shocked and happy.”
Ada Tang and Scarlett Li Secure Runner-Up Finishes
Ada Tang Hong-man, a 24-year-old Kingston University fashion design graduate who worked as a pattern-making assistant at a haute couture brand in London, emerged as a dark horse to claim first runner-up, according to pageant summaries. Standing at 174 centimeters, Tang was the tallest contestant in the competition and drew attention during the swimsuit segment in a yellow bikini. Meanwhile, Scarlett Li, a sustainability reporting consultant holding a master’s degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, was named Miss Photogenic before capturing second runner-up. Chorie Li was voted Miss Friendship by her fellow contestants.
Did you know?
The Miss Hong Kong pageant is organized annually by TVB, with this year’s grand final taking place at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Miss Hong Kong 2026?
Bernice Yuen Sze-hang won the Miss Hong Kong 2026 title on August 30 at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O.
Who were the runners-up in the 2026 pageant?
Ada Tang finished as the first runner-up, and Scarlett Li took second runner-up.
What was the theme of the Miss Hong Kong 2026 competition?
The competition was held under the theme “Dare to be Perfect.”
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