The Europe’s largest beauty contest for women with Chinese descent
14 December 2009
OrienTouch Entertainment provides the stage to prove the Chinese beauty standard in Europe.
At the Grand Final of Miss China Europe 2009, held in Fortis Circustheater, The Hague on December 14th, the crown of Miss China Europe 2009 was awarded to No. 03 Simwayn Tran from the Netherlands, and she will be the representative of Europe to participate Miss Chinese International Pageant 2010. Associate honors have been granted to 1st runner up No. 06 Roro Chen (UK), 2nd runner up No. 12 Cici Ding (FR), Miss Photogenic No. 06 Roro Chen (UK), Miss Elegant No. 06 Roro Chen (UK), Miss Beautiful Body No. 06 Connie Lai (NL), Miss Friendship No. 05 Ellen Man (UK) and Miss Popularity No. 03 Simwayn Tran (NL).
Before the start of the evening program, audience is much impressed by a movie clip about the psychological path that all contestants have to go through, revealing their dreams, sweats, laughers and tears. Afterward, candidates showing various costumes, answering challenging questions and performing their specialty are warmly appreciated by the audience. It’s our honor to have TVB artist Ms Fala Chen to be our special guest and her performance even pushed the atmosphere of the show to the highest. At the same time, we’ve also invited Ms Oceane Zhu to be our judge and guest. We are all so pround of her succeed in entertainment career after winning the Miss China Europe 2007 and Miss Chinese International 2008. She has also shared her experiences during these 2 years with the 12 contestants.
Contestants finally are evaluated by a panel of eminent judges from a variety of professions, including Mr. Remco Groenhuyzen - Managing Director of Accor Novotel Hotel, Mr. Sheguan Hu - Director of Hu Fashion, Ms. Fala Chen - TVB Artist, Ms. Oceane Zhu - TVB Artist, Mr. Lawrence Ma - Assistant Manager of TVBS-Europe The Chinese Channel, Ms. Li Ying Tian – wife of ambassador Embassy of the people's republic of China in the kingdom of the Netherlands and Mr. Kevin Chow – Director of Orientouch and Chairman of Miss China Europe along with the voting among the audience.
Found in 2001, the competition is open to all women aged between 18 and 26 with Chinese descent. Applicants can register online to enter the competition. There are 4 countries throughout the Europe for entry of which the final will take place in The Hague, and these consist of Benelux region, France, United Kingdom and Germany. Applicants have to go through a series of screenings, from interview to local pageant, and they are evaluated by appearance, intelligence, manner and charms.
Hosted by Orientouch Entertainment and Co-organized by TVBS Europe, with the diversified media partners, not only will Miss China Europe 2009 be broadcasted in 48 European countries, but also the media exposure spreads over the Chinese population in Europe. Miss China Europe is one of the largest entertainment events in Europe, together with former Miss China Benelux, is now in its eight years in the pageant industry, which is gradually immersed to the lifestyle of the oversea Chinese communities. “My vision for the Miss China Europe Pageant is to promote Chinese culture across Europe and provide a stage for potential Chinese people to start their entertainment career.” The Chairman of Miss China Europe, Mr. Kevin Chow said. This is a first in the Chinese beauty pageant in Europe, which firmly establishes its reputation as one of the leading beauty contests in the continent.
Miss China Europe 2009 receives huge number of application, but only 12 Grand Finalists will take centre stage and compete for the prestigious title of Miss China Europe 2009 with associated prizes. The winner will be selected from a combination of the points awarded by the judging panel as well as the total votes from the audience. Prizes in the competition are unprecedented with the winner receiving a necklace of Zazare diamonds valued at €5.000,-, and the champion will represent Europe to attend Miss Chinese International Pageant organized by the leading Hong Kong TV channel, TVB HK Ltd. Our past champions include Miss Oceane Zhu and Miss Julie Lam, they both have received a contract from TVB. Furthermore, Miss Oceane Zhu has starred in “Tears of Prince” directed by Mr. Yonfan, the film is nominated for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival.
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