Miss HK 2026｜Bernice Yuen, Aged 26, Claims the Tiara

The Miss Hong Kong 2026 finals were held on August 30. After several rounds of intense competition, the top three contestants were finally revealed.

The Miss Hong Kong 2026 finals were held on August 30. After several rounds of intense competition, the top three contestants were finally revealed. Photo by Bastille Post

The crown went to 26-year-old Bernice Yuen, contestant No. 1. First runner-up was Ada Tang, contestant No. 8, while Scarlett Li, contestant No. 2, secured third place as well as the title of Miss Photogenic.

From left to right: Ada Tang, Bernice Yuen, Scarlett Li, Photo by Bastille Post

Miss Hong Kong Bernice Yuen admitted that her mind went blank when the results were announced, and all the emotions from the past two months came flooding back in that moment. She said she had experienced moments of self-doubt along the way, but she persevered, believing that she had to trust herself to make it this far. She was overjoyed to finally win the title.

Miss Hong Kong Bernice Yuen, Photo by Bastille Post

Miss Hong Kong Bernice Yuen, Photo by Bastille Post

First runner-up Ada Tang said she never expected to win, feeling that reaching the final four was already a victory in itself. While she was stunned when the results were announced, she quickly regained her composure—she had remained completely relaxed throughout the evening, which she believes allowed her to deliver an outstanding performance.

First runner-up Ada Tang, Photo by Bastille Post

First runner-up Ada Tang, Photo by Bastille Post

Second runner-up and Miss Photogenic Scarlett Li said she now feels relieved after two months of hard work, and sees this as a fresh start. She is looking forward to what lies ahead.

Second runner-up and Miss Photogenic Scarlett Li, Photo by Bastille Post

Second runner-up and Miss Photogenic Scarlett Li, Photo by Bastille Post

When asked what they most want to do now, Bernice Yuen said she wants to go home and celebrate with family and friends, and is craving hot pot. Scarlett Li laughed and said she really wants to eat meat, any kind. Ada Tang added that she has been on a strict diet for nearly two and a half months, so she is eagerly looking forward to fried chicken, crepes, and other indulgent treats.

From left to right: Ada Tang, Bernice Yuen, Scarlett Li, Photo by Bastille Post

Property owner fined over $50,000 for persistently not complying with removal order

A property owner was convicted and fined $53,700 in total, of which $23,700 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts last Friday (August 28) for persistently failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).

The Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts, the Tuen Mun Law Courts Building

The case involved an unauthorised structure with an area of about 84 square metres on the rooftop of a composite building on King's Road, North Point. As the unauthorised building work (UBW) was carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the owner under section 24(1) of the BO. Failing to comply with the removal order, the owner had been prosecuted by the BD twice and was fined upon convictions by the court. As the owner persisted in not complying with the removal order, the owner was prosecuted for the third time.

A spokesman for the BD said today (August 31), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take stringent enforcement action and instigate prosecutions against owners again if they persist in not complying with removal orders to ensure building and public safety."

Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year's imprisonment, and a further fine of up to $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.

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