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Mr. & Ms. Chinatown Global 2025 proclaims winners

Published Feb 4, 2025 11:28 pm

At A Glance

  • A total of 20 candidates from seven countries vied for the titles at stake in the pageant, which Chinoy TV and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Association of the Philippines Foundation Inc. spearheaded.
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Mr. Chinatown Global 2025 Byron Sng is an award-winning model who has a master's degree in food technology, while Ms. Chinatown Global 2025 is Khryss Nicole Go, who was previously hailed Miss Aura PH 2023.

The inaugural edition of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global 2025 (MMCG) was deemed a success. The winners, Byron Sng, a Malaysian model, and Khryss Nicole Go, a Filipino nursing student, were recently crowned. They will serve for a year as ambassadors representing the Chinese communities' rich heritage and vibrant traditions.

Byron and Nicole were proclaimed during the Winner's Night of the pageant held in Hilton Manila at Newport World Resorts. Their court consists of Aragon Yu Lor (Philippines)   and Juliette Louie (Hong Kong), Mr. and  Ms. Chinatown Global 1st Runner; Joseph Morris and Jenina Lui, representing Australia, Mr. and  Ms. Chinatown Global 2nd runner-up.

Organizers pointed to the precious crowns awarded to the women-winners, composed of valued gemstones designed by Nannette Ibasco of Christelle by Nannette. The elegant pieces symbolize core Confucian values: Hé (Harmony), Zhōng (Loyalty), and Zhì (Wisdom). For instance, the crown donned by Ms. Chinatown Grand Winner was made with jade and adorned with brilliant diamonds.

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Winners of the inaugural Mr. & Ms. Chinatown Global pageant for 2025 (from left): Joseph Morris, Jenina Lui, Byron Sng, Khryss Nichole Go, Juliette Louie, and Aragon Yu Lor.

The pageant's  special awards were given to the following: Ethan Tam Ming Hao (Malaysia) and Jenina Lui (Australia) as Mr and Ms.Friendship; Face of Chinatown - Aragon Yu Lor (Philippines) and Jastine Lim (Philippines);  Best in Cultural Wear - Ethan Tam Ming Hao (Malaysia) and Zhang Ruoxi (China); Best in Formal Wear - Aravinda Rao (Singapore) and Khryss Nichole Go (Philippines).  Getting the  Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global People’s Choice Award powered by Eventista were Rebecca Kwek Jing Yi (Singapore) and Kirby Mark Chen (Philippines), ensuring them a spot in the semi-finals.

Sponsor awards went to: Mr.and Ms.Hilton Manila at Newport World Resorts - Ethan Tam Ming Hao (Malaysia) and Chiara Alix Lim (Philippines); Mr.and Ms.King Chef - Francis Matthew Ngo (Philippines) and Candice Xiao Liang (USA); Mr. and Ms.Gibi Shoes - Aragon Jacob Yu Lor (Philippines) and Jenina Lui (Australia); Ms. Luftonic - Ellyana Jastine Lim (Philippines); Mr. and Ms. Hotel 101 - Francis Matthew Ngo (Philippines) and Khryss Nichole Go (Philippines); and Mr. and Ms. Novodental - Francis Matthew Ngo (Philippines) and Ellyana Jastine Lim (Philippines).

A total of 20 candidates from seven countries vied for the titles at stake in the pageant, which Chinoy TV and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Association of the Philippines Foundation Inc. spearheaded. They were judged based on Beauty & Poise (20 percent), Modern Cultural Wear (25 percent),  Formal Wear ( 25 percent), Interview Skills (20 percent), and Overall Impression (10 percent).

The coronation night was hosted by the talented Janeena Chan, beauty queen, and Mr. and Ms.Chinatown Global ambassador Nicole Cordoves. Providing the entertainment number  for the evening was no less than Korean actor-singer Kim Won Shik, who sang the official soundtrack of the Philippine adaptation of the hit K-drama series, "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim."

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