Twelve finalists showcased their skills in a live broadcast ahead of the Aug. 30 coronation, with one contestant combining DJing with traditional ink painting.
HONG KONG — The road to the 2026 Miss Hong Kong crown got more competitive on Monday evening as organizers aired a live talent verification broadcast on TVB’s official social platforms. Eight of the 12 finalists chose dance performances, while the others demonstrated musical instruments, singing, and a hybrid DJ-and-painting act that left judges applauding.
The live stream, held Aug. 3, offered the first public glimpse of each contestant’s chosen talent. The final pageant is scheduled for Aug. 30, a Sunday.
Dance Group Shines with Flexibility and Style
Among the eight dancers, contestant No. 5 Wei Xin stood out with a K-pop routine that fused modern and Latin elements. Her performance, punctuated by a full split, showcased remarkable flexibility and a defined physique. Judges Fung Ying-ying and Chan Yi-tak praised Wei Xin’s “A4 waist” and visible abdominal muscles.
Other dance highlights included No. 1 Yuen See-hang, whose street dance combined a tall, slender frame with a wild, energetic style. Observers noted a resemblance to former Miss Hong Kong winner Wong Fei. No. 2 Lee Chak-yan performed Jazz Funk with such intensity that she emerged with disheveled hair but barely winded, earning a compliment from Fung.
No. 8 Tang Kwong-man and No. 9 Chow Fong-zi also executed splits, while No. 7 Yeung Yuen-yuen performed classical dance and No. 11 Ngan Yi-fei presented ballet. No. 3 Lee Ching-ching danced pop, and No. 2’s Jazz Funk rounded out the dance segment.
Instrumentalists and Vocalist Offer Variety
Two contestants chose instruments: No. 12 Tong Ka-lam performed on the harp, and No. 10 Chan Tsz-wing played the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither. No. 4 Tam Nga-man opted to sing, adding vocal diversity to the lineup.
Bold Act Steals the Show: DJ Meets Ink Painting
The most unconventional performance came from No. 6 Lo Wai-ching, also known as Jasmine. She spent roughly a month practicing her DJ skills. Dressed initially as a news anchor and opening with TVB’s news theme, she dramatically shed her jacket to reveal a leather vest and began scratching records to the beat of Live It Up. But the surprise came when she paused to paint a traditional ink-and-wash shrimp mid-performance.
The unexpected fusion delighted the judges. Fung suggested that Lo paint two shrimp during the finals, playing on the Cantonese homophone for “laughter” to convey a theme of joy.
Implications and Next Steps
The talent preview gives viewers and judges a preliminary sense of each contestant’s stage presence and versatility. With the finals less than four weeks away, the remaining time will likely be used to refine routines and build confidence.
Miss Hong Kong remains one of the territory’s most-watched annual events, and this year’s talent showcase suggests a high-energy coronation ahead. Organizers have not yet announced the final order of performances or whether audience voting will play a role in determining the winner.
