Zhou Ting Wins Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026, Advances to Global Final in Puerto Rico
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Summary
Zhou Ting (周婷) was crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 at the grand final held at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong on Friday evening, winning both the championship and the Audience Choice Award. She will represent Hong Kong at the global Miss Universe final in Puerto Rico. Former TVB actress Leung Man-wai (梁雯蔚) and Alexis Leung Ngai-ling (梁藝齡), adoptive daughter of actor Lui Liang-wai, were among the notable contestants competing for the top prize. The competition awarded HK$300,000 to the champion, HK$200,000 to the first runner-up, and HK$100,000 to the second runner-up.
Key Points
- 1st place: Zhou Ting (Jen), who previously withdrew from Miss Hong Kong 2023 during a Vietnam location shoot due to work commitments, won both the championship and Audience Choice Award
- 8th place: Alexis Leung Ngai-ling, adoptive daughter of actor Lui Liang-wai, won first runner-up and Best Stage Presence Award; she secretly entered the competition without telling her godfather beforehand
- 9th place: Leung Shengtong (Angeline) won third runner-up and Best Eloquence Award; she expressed desire to remove high heels and "get grounded" after the competition
- Sandy Leung Man-wai, a former TVB actress who appeared in over 100 dramas including "Come Home Love: Happy Speed Delivery," competed after leaving the broadcaster last year; at 31, she believed age was not a barrier to participation
- Six special awards were presented: Best Talent (12th Kuang Zhicheng), Friendship Award (10th Siu Iku), Most Photogenic (6th Ge Zhenlan), in addition to those won by the top three
Why It Matters
The Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 pageant highlights shifting career paths in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, as experienced performers like Leung Man-wai seek new platforms after traditional broadcasting avenues narrow. Meanwhile, aspiring talents like Alexis Leung view pageants as stepping stones toward international film and streaming productions, with her stated goal being to work on Netflix productions . The competition continues to serve as a launching pad for contestants seeking to build or rebuild careers in entertainment and media.
The Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 pageant highlights shifting career paths in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, as experienced performers like Leung Man-wai seek new platforms after traditional broadcasting avenues narrow. Meanwhile, aspiring talents like Alexis Leung view pageants as stepping stones toward international film and streaming productions, with her stated goal being to work on Netflix productions . The competition continues to serve as a launching pad for contestants seeking to build or rebuild careers in entertainment and media.