Yesterday evening, Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2008 drew to a close. #3 Edelweiss Cheung had alot of negative reports earlier of her clubbing, smoking, kissing with her boyfriend in public and accused of lying etc had not affected her winning. Dark horse #6 Skye Chan performed very well and received 2 awards, 1st runner up and Miss International Goodwill. #11 Sire Ma was awarded Miss Photogenic and 2nd runner up. Although Hot favourite's #4 Samantha Ko and #7 Hilda Leung were placed in the Top 5, they lost out in the end.
22 year old University student Edelweiss Cheung had been a main focus since joining the pageant due to her 5'10 height and figure. She is currently a university student and had been captured earlier in photos of her clubbing, kissing in public with her boyfriend, smoking and accused of telling lies in earlier reports. But this did not affect the judges impression of her winning the title. On the other hand #4 Samantha Ko who was earlier reported to have taken half nude shots, lost out.
#6 Skye Chan Placed 1st Runner Up
1st Runner up #6 Skye Chan was the dark horse, her short hair gave off a boyish feeling; but yesterday she added hair extensions to her hair and this added alot more femininie qualities. This immediately encouraged her doing well and she was quite eye catching. Her performance was very calm and answered in a well manner, she instantly became the favourite by the judges. She was awarded Miss International Goodwill first, then placed 1st Runner up. Skye Chan is 24 this year, a university graduate and a cabin crew.
#11 Sire Ma win's Miss Photogenic and 2nd Runner Up
2nd Runner up #11 Sire Ma is 20 years old, petite body figure and has a sweet look, she won the Miss Photogenic award. Her performance was very stable and in the end she was placed 2nd Runner up.
Miss Hong Kong winner Edelweiss Cheung had alot of negative news reports during her time in the pageant. Due to her having a bad image and winning the title, Eric Tsang even said she was a unexpected winner. He spoke frankly that before the show the performers and stage crew betted on who the winner would be, only one person betted on Edelweiss Cheung winning the title.
Will do her best to change her image
Edelweiss Cheung doesn't agree with being an unexpected winner. She states that while announcing the Winner resultm although she was quite scared, she personally felt she did a good performance. She also asked the reporters whether they felt she was a unexpeceted winner? She also stated that to handle the pageant well she kept focus on stage and tried her best. Asked whether after winning Miss Hong Kong she would be more careful and avoid smoking, kissing in public? She says she will do her best to change her image.
1st Runner up #6 Skye Chan stated that she was very happy and surprised. She also expressed that as long as you do your best your confidence will naturally shine through. She also complimented on Edelweiss Cheung having a good figure, nice personality and was a suitable choice for a winning. 2nd Runner up Sire Ma was asked whether she thought winner Edelweiss Cheung had a bad image? She states that Edelweiss had already quit smoking. As for things regarding her boyfriend she feel's its other peoples business and not convenient to comment.
During the Debate round #11 Sire Ma and good friend #8 Angela Yiu had to debate with each other. The subject theme was "The one that's most beautiful tonight may not win". Sire Ma who was on the (supporting side) was questioned by Angela Yiu (Objecting side) on which Miss Hong Kong in the past had good looks but no intelligence. Sire Ma couldn't respond immediatley and was speechless. Fortunately her skin conditions had improved and it didn't affect her performance in winning 2 awards.
Not sure whether its due to this year's Miss Hong Kong contestants having a bad image, as this year's show theme is based on Art, very conservative and has changed from recent years, especially the colors of the swimsuits. Although #10 Joyce Shin nearly exposed herself.
During the swim wear round, #1 Ana Man who has a big chest figure, originally performed quite well. However when her family members were shown on the screen cheering her, she appeared quite fragile and cried rapidly, it seemed she was trying to get sympathy points, but due to her "acting" being too obvious, she didn't place in the Top 8.
MC Hosts:
Eric Tsang
Nat Chan
Wong Cho Lam
Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily, Sina
Translated by: kingkongit27
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