Jen Zhou to Represent Hong Kong in Puerto Rico at the 75th Miss Universe World Final
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – The Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 final, title-sponsored by Zetrix, concluded successfully on 18 September at the Ritz Carlton Hotel ballroom in Hong Kong. Fifteen finalists competed across talent, catwalk, and swimsuit segments, with contestant No. 1, Jen Zhou, emerging as the winner - taking home both the Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 title and the Most Favourite Contestant Award. She will now represent Hong Kong at the 75th Miss Universe World Final in Puerto Rico (US).
The Hong Kong final was organised by the Miss Universe Hong Kong Organisation, with stage design, competition format, and judging panel all reflecting the high standards of an international pageant. The ballroom was filled with energy as audiences witnessed a standout moment for Hong Kong's pageant stage.
As Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026, Jen Zhou will travel to Puerto Rico to compete at the 75th Miss Universe World Final on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan. Delegates from over 120 countries and regions will compete on the same stage, with major television networks broadcasting the event live worldwide — an event widely regarded as the "Olympics of beauty pageants."
The Winner: Jen Zhou — From Finance to the Stage, A Path That Was Never a Straight Line
Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou), 27, holds a master's degree and works as a TV features host on Hong Kong's English Channel, a social media content creator (KOL), and a model. She attended Hong Kong International School (HKIS) and acted in television dramas. Upon graduation, she was admitted to both the Beijing Film Academy's Acting Department and the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Cinematic Arts. She went on to earn degrees from USC's School of Cinematic Arts and Marshall School of Business. After graduating, she entered the financial industry, joining a major global investment bank for nearly three years, before pursuing a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University in New York. At the same time, she built a social media community of over 300,000 followers, sharing content around fashion, lifestyle, and her life in Hong Kong.
This was not Jen's first pageant. At seventeen, she entered the Miss Asia pageant and reached the final. In 2023, she competed in Miss Hong Kong and again reached the final. This time, after three years away from the pageant stage, she returned and took the crown. Speaking after the competition, she said she was delighted to finally have the time to participate fully and to see the final result.
Jen Zhou's win is not only a personal honour — it represents a modern Hong Kong woman: internationally minded, professionally accomplished, and captivating on stage. She will carry that image to the Miss Universe world stage.
About Miss Universe Hong Kong Organisation Miss Universe is the world's longest-running and most influential international beauty pageant, attracting delegates from over 120 countries and regions each year. The Miss Universe Hong Kong pageant selects a representative to carry Hong Kong's unique cultural identity and international image onto the global stage. 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Miss Universe, with the organisation adopting a "Diamond Edition" theme to mark this important milestone.
About the 75th Miss Universe World Final The 75th Miss Universe World Final will take place on 24 November 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico (US). The event comprises three main activities: the National Costume Show (21 November), the Preliminary Competition (22 November), and the Final Competition (24 November). Beyond the competition, a series of cultural exchange and community activities will be held, including "Luz de Esperanza," a charitable initiative led by the Puerto Rico Tourism Board, which connects delegates with cancer patients to share hope and support.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – On October 3, 2026, local time, a Shanghai-themed cultural exchange event was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., bringing a taste of Shanghai to the U.S. Titled "Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night," the event was also part of the "Shanghai Let's Meet" city promotion initiative and a broader series of China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges. Through a variety of cultural activities and interactions, the event built bridges between people across the Pacific and offered a glimpse of Shanghai as an open, inclusive and dynamic international metropolis.
The event, held by Shanghai Media Group, brought together nearly 100 prominent figures from China and the United States across the political, business, technology, cultural and arts sectors. Song Jiongming, President of Shanghai Media Group, and Susan Lee, Secretary of State of Maryland, attended the event and delivered remarks. Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng was also in attendance.
In the afternoon, the National Mall was transformed into a "mini Shanghai" carnival. The carnival featured 50 stalls showcasing international cuisine, a "Shanghai Charm" themed exhibition area and displays of China's intangible cultural heritage.
Visitors got a glimpse of Shanghai's cutting-edge technological innovation through a model of the C919 passenger jet, explored the city's latest trends through a model of the Oriental Pearl Tower and popular Chinese cultural and creative IPs, and took a virtual journey through Shanghai's past and present with VR headsets provided by the Shanghai Museum. Time-honored brands such as White Rabbit candy, Hero fountain pens and Lao Feng Xiang Jewelry offered visitors a taste of Shanghai's iconic homegrown brands. Meanwhile, an IP SHANGHAI lenticular art exhibition brought the city to life through dynamic images that changed as visitors moved around the displays.
From such an immersive experience showcasing Shanghai as a first stop for international visitors entering China to distinctive IPs spanning culture, commerce, tourism, sports and exhibitions, the carnival offered Americans and international visitors a glimpse of the city and a chance to experience Shanghai firsthand at one of Washington's most iconic landmarks. Many visitors said they hoped to visit Shanghai in person and explore the city on foot through a "city walk."
As the sun began to set, its golden glow fell over the Capitol dome. Against an iconic backdrop featuring the two cities, the "Future Resonance" outdoor concert got underway.
Young performers from China and the United States took the stage alongside renowned artists from both countries. The One Voice Children's Choir from the United States and the Manhattan Philharmonic joined forces to perform "We Are Together," a song created in Shanghai to celebrate friendship between the two countries.
The program featured a rich mix of symphonic works, traditional Chinese music, Chinese opera and anime music. Footage from Shanghai's city image film "UP! SHANGHAI" played on the large screen behind the stage throughout the concert.
Later that evening, nearly 100 guests from China and the United States, including prominent figures from politics, business, technology, culture and the arts, took part in the ShanghaiEye Night dialogue session.
Themed "Invest in China for a Win-Win Future," the dialogue highlighted the China International Import Expo and Shanghai's development as an international economic, financial, trade, shipping and technological innovation center. It also showcased the city's world-class business environment and provided a platform for high-level dialogue and practical cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies.
The dialogue also featured a "Shanghai Charm" city image reception area. On one side, twenty selected historical photographs capturing key "Shanghai moments" in China-U.S. relations were displayed, including the signing of the Shanghai Communiqué, the launch of the first China-U.S. air route, the opening of Apple's first store in China, the Tesla Gigafactory and the 10th anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort.
On the other side, 20 photographs from the IP SHANGHAI platform, under the theme "Chasing Dreams in Shanghai," showcased Lujiazui Financial City, Yangshan Deep-Water Port, Shanghai Grand Opera House, the North Bund shipping hub, and the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek. Together, the displays offered guests a visual introduction to the city and created lasting memories of Shanghai.
With the support of the Information Office of the Shanghai Municipal Government and co-hosted by Shanghai Media Group, the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Center and the Washington Chinese Community Alliance, the event brought together guests from a range of sectors in China and the United States.
The event brought Shanghai closer to American audiences and the international community through city promotion, cultural performances, interactive experiences and high-level dialogue. It also provided a platform for people-to-people and cultural exchange between China and the United States.
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