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Nicole Cordoves appointed Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Pageant Director

Published Nov 13, 2025 08:46 pm
Following its official venue signing at the historic Araneta Coliseum, Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global (MMCG) announced its new leadership under Pageant Director Nicole Cordoves and Assistant Pageant Director and Pageant Manager Cassandra Chan—signaling a bold new chapter for the CHiNOY TV-produced cultural pageant.
Nicole Cordoves, Pageant Director of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
Nicole Cordoves, Pageant Director of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
A Binibining Pilipinas alumna, crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2016 and Miss Chinatown 2014, Cordoves is also the longest-running host of Binibining Pilipinas, having graced the Araneta stage for six consecutive editions.
From left: CHiNOY TV President Alvin Kingson Tan, MMCG Year 2 Pageant Director Nicole Cordoves, Uniprom Inc. COO Irene Jose, and Uniprom Inc. Marketing Manager Gines Enriquez.
From left: CHiNOY TV President Alvin Kingson Tan, MMCG Year 2 Pageant Director Nicole Cordoves, Uniprom Inc. COO Irene Jose, and Uniprom Inc. Marketing Manager Gines Enriquez.
With her extensive experience in pageantry and media, she now steps into a larger role—leading a new generation of cultural ambassadors and shaping the vision for MMCG Year 2.
“Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global is where tradition meets tomorrow—a platform that honors our heritage and empowers a new generation to lead with pride,” shares Cordoves. “This chapter is also about paying forward what I’ve learned in pageantry, alongside CHiNOY TV, shaping a space where culture, purpose, and representation meet.”
Nicole Cordoves, Pageant Director of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global, during the official signing with Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Nicole Cordoves, Pageant Director of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global, during the official signing with Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Joining her is Cassandra Chan, Miss Chinatown Philippines 2022 and Miss World Philippines Charity 2022.
“What I love about Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global is how it connects Chinese communities from all around the world through stories that feel modern yet deeply rooted in our heritage,” Chan shares. “It’s not just about beauty or competition—it’s about shared pride, creativity, and culture coming together on one global stage.”
Cassandra Chan, Assistant Pageant Director and Pageant Manager of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
Cassandra Chan, Assistant Pageant Director and Pageant Manager of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
Together, Cordoves’ mastery of pageantry and Chan’s dedicated role in guiding and supporting the aspiring candidates pave the way for a more global, purpose-driven chapter—building on a successful inaugural year that gathered candidates from the USA, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Year 2 officially begins on Jan. 28, 2026, culminating in the Winners Night on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Pageant Director Nicole Cordoves and Assistant Pageant Director and Pageant Manager Cassandra Chan.
Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Pageant Director Nicole Cordoves and Assistant Pageant Director and Pageant Manager Cassandra Chan.
For more information and upcoming announcements, follow @MrAndMsChinatownGlobal on social media.
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