63rd Annual Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant
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5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Reception
Dinner
Pageant
Attire Requested: Formal attire or traditional Chinese attire
Pageant Committee
Pageant Chair
Christina Wu
Associate Training Director
Ashley Thompson
Communication Director
Saerlaith
Runway Coach
Charlotte
Assistant
Ashley
Assistant
Michelle
Charles
Joyce
Shirley Zhang
Board of Directors
Chairman & President
Chester Chong
Vice President
Eric Hing
Vice President
Parade Chair
Mamie Hong Weinberg
Vice President
Pageant Chair
Christina Wu
Treasurer & Legal Council
Jeremy Chan
Secretary
Vivian
Kenny Chung
Wing Dupont
Contest Chair & Team Manager
Tom Eng
Fernando Lau
Rainbow Kan
Kit Man Shum
Willie So
Eliza Tsui
Xiao Liu Winter
Ada Chan Wong
Sponsors
Contestant
Table
Pageant
Entertainment
Saerlaith Dunn
The Pacific Trio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA — The Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant proudly announced its 2026 Court at the 63rd Annual Pageant, held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles.
Victoria Yip was crowned Miss Los Angeles Chinatown 2026 (Queen – $3,000 Scholarship), earning top honors for her confidence, poise, leadership, and dedication to community service.
Joining her on the 2026 Court are:
First Princess: Ashley Lai ($2,000 Scholarship)
Second Princess: Michelle Sheen ($1,500 Scholarship)
Third Princess: Maggie Ly ($1,000 Scholarship)
Fourth Princess: Jinghan Kang ($750 Scholarship)
Miss Friendship: Michelle Chang ($500 Scholarship)
Presented by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant is more than a pageant. For over six decades, it has served as a leadership platform that prepares young Chinese American women to become articulate spokespeople, cultural ambassadors, and future leaders within the community and beyond.
In addition to the honor of holding a title, members of the 2026 court were awarded scholarships to support their educational pursuits, reflecting the pageant’s long-standing commitment to academic achievement, leadership development, and personal growth.
Chester Chong, Chairman and President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, shared, “For 63 years, the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant has stood as a symbol of continuity, resilience, and pride within our community. Each generation of young women who steps onto this stage carries forward a legacy built on service, leadership, and understanding. This pageant reflects the strength of our community and our commitment to cultivating future leaders who will contribute meaningfully to both the Chinese American community and the broader society.”
Christina Wu, Vice President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles and Pageant Chair, added, “The Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant has always been about far more than the crowning moment. It is a meaningful journey of growth, self-discovery, and leadership. Through months of preparation, these young women learn to speak with confidence, carry themselves with poise, and develop a deep sense of responsibility to their community. My hope is that every contestant leaves this experience feeling empowered, supported, and proud of who they are, knowing they have a voice that matters and a place in shaping the future of our community.”
Throughout the program, contestants participate in an intensive leadership training experience that emphasizes public speaking, confidence, presentation, teamwork, and community engagement. The newly crowned court will represent the organization at civic, cultural, and charitable events throughout Southern California.
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles congratulates the 2026 Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Court and looks forward to their year of service, growth, and leadership.
About the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant
Founded in 1963, the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant is one of the longest-running Chinese American pageants in the United States. It is dedicated to empowering young women while preserving heritage, strengthening community ties, and fostering leadership for future generations.
Queen
1st Princess
2nd Princess
3rd Princess
4th Princess
Miss Friendship
Victoria Beverly Yip
Ashley Lai
Michelle Sheen
Maggie Ly
Jinghan Kang
Michelle Chang
Training Session #6
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The 2026 contestants practice posing in their qipaos
Contestant Michelle Sheen shows off her beautiful hot pink qipao
Contestant Ashley Lai shows off her vintage-inspired velvet qipao
Melissa Soong shows off her custom sequin red qipao
Committee members assist in running the qipao segment of the pageant during rehearsal
Maggie Ly practices her qipao segment
Training Session #4
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Training Session #3
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Training Session #2
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Training Session #1
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Meet the Court (Cancelled: Rainy Weather)
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Alumni Luncheon
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62nd Annual Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant
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Video
The 6nd Annual Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant
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Reception
Dinner
Pageant
5:00PM-6:00PM
6:00PM-7:00PM
7:00PM-9:00PM
Dress Code: FORMAL/black-tie (OPTIONAL)
The 62nd Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant will take place at the Westin Bonaventre Hotel on Sunday, March 8, 2025. Come join us at this prestigious black-tie Gala evening in celebration of the next generation of youth leadership in the Chinese American community.
This legacy event will feature 3 segments: introductions in cocktail attire, interviews in formal gowns, and an elegant display of grace and poise in traditional Chinese qipaos.
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China Trip (Cancelled: COVID-19)
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China Trip (Cancelled: COVID-19)
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