Saerlaith Anying Dunn 鄧安盈
Raised in Southern California by her mother alongside two sisters, Saerlaith has a deep love for animals, especially rabbits. When she’s not volunteering or caring for her beloved pets—Mei Mei the dog and Xiao Bao the rabbit—she’s dedicating her time to advocacy, educating herself and others on issues facing underserved communities.
Her favorite part of being on the court? The cultural advocacy and volunteer work. Saerlaith believes that representation matters, especially for young Asian children who need role models that look like them, both in our organization and in the media. “Representation impacts our children’s self-esteem and our relationships with one another. Supporting Asian/Chinese-American success is vital because when one of us rises, we all rise together.”
Inspired by women like Anna May Wong, Michelle Kwan, and Lucy Liu, Saerlaith joined the pageant to advocate for the community she cares so deeply about. It also fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming “big queen.” Now, she’s proud to represent such a historic and meaningful organization, continuing the legacy of Chinese-American culture in Los Angeles.
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Saerlaith Anying Dunn was raised by her mom alongside her two sisters, just ten minutes outside of Chinatown, in San Marino, California. Her many talents include singing, acting, dancing and sewing. During school she took leadership roles in her favorite clubs; Mock Trial, Thespians and Chapel Players. She is also a decade-long member of Girl Scouts having earned her bronze, silver and gold awards. She began volunteering with rabbits at the age of 8, but more recently she expanded her efforts by collaborating with a veterinarian to create animal care video guides specifically for children. She hopes her work will eventually put a stop to animal neglect, testing and mistreatment.
