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Jennifer Kraft Zhou was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 pageant on Friday, September 18 at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. The 27-year-old content creator surpassed 14 other contestants to secure the title. She received her crown from her predecessor, last year's champion Lizzie Li. Alexis Leung and Angeline Leung earned the positions of first and second runners-up, respectively. Melanie Siu and Kevina Kwong completed the Top 5 finalists. The newly crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong will compete for Hong Kong at the 75th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2026) competition in Puerto Rico this November. "I won. I'm very thankful for all your support. It's very emotional,," Jennifer expressed on social media, extending her gratitude to her dedicated online community as well as her family and friends for standing by her. Photo: Miss Universe Hong Kong

Lizzie Li Shi Yi was crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong 2025 in a star-studded event on Saturday, September 20 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wan Chai. The 27-year-old beauty triumphed over 14 other contestants to clinch the coveted title. Aside from winning the crown, she also bagged the Miss Photogenic award. Michelle Young Ka Sin and Esther Tam Chin Ching were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Jane Sela Wong and Evangeline Luo Wan Ding rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Hong Kong succeeded last year's winner Joanne Rhodes. She will now prepare to represent Hong Kong at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zetrix Miss Universe Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (@miss.universe.hk) Photos: Miss Universe Hong Kong / Instagram

After a 23-year hiatus, Hong Kong is set to return to the Miss Universe stage this year with Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 Joanne Rhodes. The 24-year-old art advisor and model edged out 15 other finalists to win the competition on September 26 at the Go Park Sai Sha. Aside from the crown, she also bagged the Fan Favorite and Miss Photogenic awards. Yan Kiu and Juliette Louie were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Hong Kong's last participation at Miss Universe was in 2000 with Hong Kongese actress and model Sonija Kwok. Its highest placement was second runner-up in 1954 with Virginia June Lee. The new Miss Universe Hong Kong will now prepare to compete in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐉𝐨𝐣𝐨 𝐑. 姚祖恩 (@joannejosephinerhodes) Photos: Joanne Josephine Rhodes / Instagram