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MISS CHINATOWN HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

MISS CHINATOWN HOUSTON
SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
CROWNED
OUR 2025 COURT
on Saturday, August 9th

Save the Date
Next Pageant July 25, 2026

Left to Right

Second Princess - Elizabeth Wu
Miss Chinatown - Megan Martono
First runner-up, Miss Chinese New Year - Rachel Lee
Third Princess - Sophia Zhang

As we head into pageant day, let’s meet the final member of our 2024 court: Miss Chinese New Year, Courtney Starks @_courtney.23

📚 Courtney is a rising sophomore at Texas A&M, pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Right now, she’s working at a pet boarding facility to gain hands-on experience with animals and further prepare for a future career in veterinary medicine.

👑 From Courtney: Being part of the pageant has been such a meaningful experience! It deepened my connection to my culture, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and gave me friendships I’ll always treasure. Preparing for the pageant helped me grow in confidence and grace — skills I now carry into interviews, leadership roles, and working with clients in a professional setting. The experience empowered me to embrace both my cultural identity and career goals with pride and purpose. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m forever grateful for the journey. I can’t wait to cheer on the next group of incredible contestants.

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: Being on stage and putting yourself out there is scary, and just showing up is already a huge achievement. Be proud of yourself and enjoy the journey — before you know it, you’ll be crowning the next court and looking back on all the amazing memories you’ve made.

🎟️ Come support Courtney as she crowns her successor tonight! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

As we head into pageant day, let’s meet the final member of our 2024 court: Miss Chinese New Year, Courtney Starks @_courtney.23

📚 Courtney is a rising sophomore at Texas A&M, pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Right now, she’s working at a pet boarding facility to gain hands-on experience with animals and further prepare for a future career in veterinary medicine.

👑 From Courtney: Being part of the pageant has been such a meaningful experience! It deepened my connection to my culture, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and gave me friendships I’ll always treasure. Preparing for the pageant helped me grow in confidence and grace — skills I now carry into interviews, leadership roles, and working with clients in a professional setting. The experience empowered me to embrace both my cultural identity and career goals with pride and purpose. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m forever grateful for the journey. I can’t wait to cheer on the next group of incredible contestants.

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: Being on stage and putting yourself out there is scary, and just showing up is already a huge achievement. Be proud of yourself and enjoy the journey — before you know it, you’ll be crowning the next court and looking back on all the amazing memories you’ve made.

🎟️ Come support Courtney as she crowns her successor tonight! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

Meet our Miss Chinatown Houston 2024, Teresa So @teresa_sooo

📕 Teresa is a junior at Texas A&M university studying Information Sciences and Business Honors, with plans to pursue a masters in finance. Teresa will also be studying abroad in Madrid, Spain in Spring 2026!

💪🏻 She is interning at Sewell this summer and continue to do commissioned artwork on the side.

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: take a deep breath and learn to believe in yourself!!

👉 Swipe to hear more about what the Miss Chinatown Houston pageant means to Clarissa!

🎟️ Additionally, come support Teresa as she takes her final walk as Miss Chinatown! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

Meet our Miss Chinatown Houston 2024, Teresa So @teresa_sooo

📕 Teresa is a junior at Texas A&M university studying Information Sciences and Business Honors, with plans to pursue a masters in finance. Teresa will also be studying abroad in Madrid, Spain in Spring 2026!

💪🏻 She is interning at Sewell this summer and continue to do commissioned artwork on the side.

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: take a deep breath and learn to believe in yourself!!

👉 Swipe to hear more about what the Miss Chinatown Houston pageant means to Clarissa!

🎟️ Additionally, come support Teresa as she takes her final walk as Miss Chinatown! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

Next up: our Second Princess, the lovely Jessica Ji @jessi.b.ji

📗 Jessica is a rising sophomore at Rice University studying Biosciences and a pre-medical student.

🩺 Throughout the past year, she’s gotten deeply involved in cancer research. She’s volunteering full-time at Baylor College of Medicine this summer to target therapy resistance and cancer recurrence. She’s learning so many new things every day, and this research has truly deepened her motivation to pursue a career in medicine.

👑 Looking back at her first year at Rice, she’s seen that the pageant has benefited me in many unique and wonderful ways. In particular, she’s become a lot more sociable and willing to embrace new challenges! She joined a hip-hop dance team called Rice Kasama, which is super different from the ballet and traditional Chinese dancing she’s used to.

🎀 Miss Chinatown Houston has also helped her develop greater awareness of the needs within her community, and she’s become engaged in addressing them. She love interacting with elderly citizens at memory-care facilities near Rice and helping them feel less alone.
on the side.

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: You are all stunning and brave — trust yourself and enjoy every moment in the spotlight. Good luck at the pageant!

🎟️ Additionally, come support Jessica as she takes the stage in Chinatown Beats and crowning her successor! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

Next up: our Second Princess, the lovely Jessica Ji @jessi.b.ji

📗 Jessica is a rising sophomore at Rice University studying Biosciences and a pre-medical student.

🩺 Throughout the past year, she’s gotten deeply involved in cancer research. She’s volunteering full-time at Baylor College of Medicine this summer to target therapy resistance and cancer recurrence. She’s learning so many new things every day, and this research has truly deepened her motivation to pursue a career in medicine.

👑 Looking back at her first year at Rice, she’s seen that the pageant has benefited me in many unique and wonderful ways. In particular, she’s become a lot more sociable and willing to embrace new challenges! She joined a hip-hop dance team called Rice Kasama, which is super different from the ballet and traditional Chinese dancing she’s used to.

🎀 Miss Chinatown Houston has also helped her develop greater awareness of the needs within her community, and she’s become engaged in addressing them. She love interacting with elderly citizens at memory-care facilities near Rice and helping them feel less alone.
on the side.

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: You are all stunning and brave — trust yourself and enjoy every moment in the spotlight. Good luck at the pageant!

🎟️ Additionally, come support Jessica as she takes the stage in Chinatown Beats and crowning her successor! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

We are 1 week away from this year pageant!! Kicking off our Meet the 2024 Court Series with our very own 2024 Miss Talent & Congeniality @clarissa.chen_

📚 Clarissa is an incoming freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, studying speech, language, and hearing sciences with a speech pathology focus

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: don’t get too caught up in the competition. Try to enjoy the journey and be yourself. The day flies by and just being here shows how amazing and talented you are!

👉 Swipe to hear more about what the Miss Chinatown Houston pageant means to Clarissa!

🎟️ Additionally, come watch Clarissa take the stage as a choreographer for Chinatown Beats at this year’s pageant! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

We are 1 week away from this year pageant!! Kicking off our Meet the 2024 Court Series with our very own 2024 Miss Talent & Congeniality @clarissa.chen_

📚 Clarissa is an incoming freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, studying speech, language, and hearing sciences with a speech pathology focus

✨Her advice to this year’s contestants: don’t get too caught up in the competition. Try to enjoy the journey and be yourself. The day flies by and just being here shows how amazing and talented you are!

👉 Swipe to hear more about what the Miss Chinatown Houston pageant means to Clarissa!

🎟️ Additionally, come watch Clarissa take the stage as a choreographer for Chinatown Beats at this year’s pageant! Tickets: misschinatownhouston.org

We are so excited to share this year’s pageant poster! 👑✨

❤️ Over the last few months, the girls have been working incredibly hard to prepare for the pageant through rehearsals, workshops, mentorship sessions, and community events. We are so proud!

🎟️ Come cheer them on at the pageant on Saturday, Aug 9th! Tickets available at misschinatownhouston.org

We are so excited to share this year’s pageant poster! 👑✨

❤️ Over the last few months, the girls have been working incredibly hard to prepare for the pageant through rehearsals, workshops, mentorship sessions, and community events. We are so proud!

🎟️ Come cheer them on at the pageant on Saturday, Aug 9th! Tickets available at misschinatownhouston.org

Come meet the 2025 Miss Chinatown contestants on July 17! ✨

Ocean Palace Restaurant
6-8 PM

RSVP to SusanGeeRSVP@gmail.com
$45 per person

Come meet the 2025 Miss Chinatown contestants on July 17! ✨

Ocean Palace Restaurant
6-8 PM

RSVP to SusanGeeRSVP@gmail.com
$45 per person

Up, Up, and Away…Join us for our upcoming scholarship pageant—where talent meets opportunity and confidence takes the crown!

August 9, 2025
5:00 pm Reception
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Pageant

Royal Sonesta Hotel
2222 W Loop South
Houston, TX

For sponsorship and tickets visit
www.misschinatownhouston.org

#misschinatownhouston #misschinatown #pageantlife #cacahoustonlodge

Up, Up, and Away…Join us for our upcoming scholarship pageant—where talent meets opportunity and confidence takes the crown!

August 9, 2025
5:00 pm Reception
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Pageant

Royal Sonesta Hotel
2222 W Loop South
Houston, TX

For sponsorship and tickets visit
www.misschinatownhouston.org

#misschinatownhouston #misschinatown #pageantlife #cacahoustonlodge

📣 Reminder Alert 📣
Applications for contestants end on April 15, 2025. DM us, check out our website, or follow the link on our QR code to find out more. Also, don’t forget to share! 🤍

📣 Reminder Alert 📣
Applications for contestants end on April 15, 2025. DM us, check out our website, or follow the link on our QR code to find out more. Also, don’t forget to share! 🤍

Join us on Saturday, March 15th from 2 to 4PM at the Chinese Community Center for information on how to become a Contestant in the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant on August 9, 2025!

Join us on Saturday, March 15th from 2 to 4PM at the Chinese Community Center for information on how to become a Contestant in the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant on August 9, 2025!

Please join us and meet the 2024 contestants for the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant! RSVP information is in the flyer below.

Please join us and meet the 2024 contestants for the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant! RSVP information is in the flyer below.

Interested in participating in the Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant? Come meet with the pageant committee and former contestants on Saturday March 16th @ 2:00pm! This is truly an unforgettable experience. Giving away over $18,000 in cash scholarships! Get a head start and apply today at https://misschinatownhouston.org/scholarship-application-form/

Interested in participating in the Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant? Come meet with the pageant committee and former contestants on Saturday March 16th @ 2:00pm! This is truly an unforgettable experience. Giving away over $18,000 in cash scholarships! Get a head start and apply today at https://misschinatownhouston.org/scholarship-application-form/

Please join us and meet the 2023 contestants for the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant! RSVP information is in the flyer below.

Please join us and meet the 2023 contestants for the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant! RSVP information is in the flyer below.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

During the Month of May, we encourage everyone to celebrate the vibrant, diverse, and resilient Asian Pacific communities that have been part of the American experience for more than 200 years.

Yesterday, a few of our past Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant title holders (@heidi_10134__ , @karenlynnyang , @k.areny , and @rina_liou ) were invited to model in the ASCEND AAPI Spring Fashion Show! This event explored the world of fashion and art, and featured fashion designers @daochloedao , @tinazulu and @anthonypabillano . We were honored to be a part of this immersive experience celebrating AAPI Heritage Month! #aapimonth

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

During the Month of May, we encourage everyone to celebrate the vibrant, diverse, and resilient Asian Pacific communities that have been part of the American experience for more than 200 years.

Yesterday, a few of our past Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant title holders (@heidi_10134__ , @karenlynnyang , @k.areny , and @rina_liou ) were invited to model in the ASCEND AAPI Spring Fashion Show! This event explored the world of fashion and art, and featured fashion designers @daochloedao , @tinazulu and @anthonypabillano . We were honored to be a part of this immersive experience celebrating AAPI Heritage Month! #aapimonth

#happymothersday

#happymothersday

Did you know the first MIss Chinatown Houston Pageant was part of a citywide picnic on August 15, 1971? Today, more than a half century later, the pageant is one of the highlight Gala events in the Houston community. We can't wait to see you at our 51st pageant on July 29, 2023 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.
#throwbackthursday #HoustonPageants

Did you know the first MIss Chinatown Houston Pageant was part of a citywide picnic on August 15, 1971? Today, more than a half century later, the pageant is one of the highlight Gala events in the Houston community. We can't wait to see you at our 51st pageant on July 29, 2023 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.
#throwbackthursday #HoustonPageants

#FeelGoodFriday

#FeelGoodFriday

Interested in participating in the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant?! Apply today! Deadline to submit applications is May 1st, almost 2 weeks away! All contestants receive a minimum $1000 cash scholarship. The winner will receive $5000 cash scholarship.

Your journey to excellence begins Now. You will learn about stage presence, public speaking, social etiquette and much more. Copy link below or click under bio to apply and share to a friend!
https://misschinatownhouston.org/scholarship-application-form/
#houstonscholarships #asianscholarship

Interested in participating in the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant?! Apply today! Deadline to submit applications is May 1st, almost 2 weeks away! All contestants receive a minimum $1000 cash scholarship. The winner will receive $5000 cash scholarship.

Your journey to excellence begins Now. You will learn about stage presence, public speaking, social etiquette and much more. Copy link below or click under bio to apply and share to a friend!
https://misschinatownhouston.org/scholarship-application-form/
#houstonscholarships #asianscholarship

Happy National Siblings Day! Today we celebrate the bonds between siblings ❤

Did you know we have had THREE sets of sisters who have all been crowned Miss Chinatown Houston?!
Connie Chen 2006 and Janet Chen 2017
Karen Yang 2016 and Lauren Yang 2019
Le Zhang 2002 and Anna Zhang 2012

There is nothing like the bond between siblings, and we honor these sister sibling pageant queens!

#NationalSiblingsDay2023 #siblinggoals

Happy National Siblings Day! Today we celebrate the bonds between siblings ❤

Did you know we have had THREE sets of sisters who have all been crowned Miss Chinatown Houston?!
Connie Chen 2006 and Janet Chen 2017
Karen Yang 2016 and Lauren Yang 2019
Le Zhang 2002 and Anna Zhang 2012

There is nothing like the bond between siblings, and we honor these sister sibling pageant queens!

#NationalSiblingsDay2023 #siblinggoals

Happy Birthday Jane Gee!
Today would have been Jane’s 102nd birthday. She is a true example of someone who lived a meaningful life.
❤️ She broke glass ceilings as the first woman President of the Houston Chinese American Citizen Alliance organization.
❤️ She dedicated over 40 years of her life to the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant organization as Chair and Honorary Chair.
❤️ She loved competitive ballroom dancing and was a huge fan of the Houston Rockets.
❤️Jane cherished her family the most, and was able to spend time with both her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Share with us your favorite memory with Jane Gee
#womenleaders #Spotlight #asianwomenleaders

Happy Birthday Jane Gee!
Today would have been Jane’s 102nd birthday. She is a true example of someone who lived a meaningful life.
❤️ She broke glass ceilings as the first woman President of the Houston Chinese American Citizen Alliance organization.
❤️ She dedicated over 40 years of her life to the Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant organization as Chair and Honorary Chair.
❤️ She loved competitive ballroom dancing and was a huge fan of the Houston Rockets.
❤️Jane cherished her family the most, and was able to spend time with both her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Share with us your favorite memory with Jane Gee
#womenleaders #Spotlight #asianwomenleaders

It's time to mark your calendars as the count down begins! In just a few months, we will be crowning Miss Chinatown Houston 2023! It's going to truly be an enchanting evening you don't want to miss. Ticket sales will soon be available#asianscholarship https://misschinatownhouston.org
#chinatownhouston #misschinatownhouston #asianpageants #asianscholarship

It's time to mark your calendars as the count down begins! In just a few months, we will be crowning Miss Chinatown Houston 2023! It's going to truly be an enchanting evening you don't want to miss. Ticket sales will soon be available#asianscholarship https://misschinatownhouston.org
#chinatownhouston #misschinatownhouston #asianpageants #asianscholarship

Happy National Doctors' Day! March 30th honors physicians for the work they do for their patients, the communities they work in, and for society as a whole.
We would like to celebrate our Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant Queens who are Doctors! Dr. Evelyn Ding Schlab (Internal Medicine in Austin, TX), Dr. Francine Cheng (Pediatrics in Houston, TX), Dr. Joy Le (Anesthesia at Stanford), and Dr. Steffi Hu (Internal Medicine at UT-Houston). Thank you for all that you do for your patients and their families! #NationalDoctorsDay #womendoctors #womenphysicians

Happy National Doctors' Day! March 30th honors physicians for the work they do for their patients, the communities they work in, and for society as a whole.
We would like to celebrate our Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant Queens who are Doctors! Dr. Evelyn Ding Schlab (Internal Medicine in Austin, TX), Dr. Francine Cheng (Pediatrics in Houston, TX), Dr. Joy Le (Anesthesia at Stanford), and Dr. Steffi Hu (Internal Medicine at UT-Houston). Thank you for all that you do for your patients and their families! #NationalDoctorsDay #womendoctors #womenphysicians

Top 3 reasons to join the Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant
1. Networking! Meeting like- minded individuals and creating lifelong friendships.
2. Learning! You will learn about stage presence, public speaking, social etiquette and much more.
3. Scholarship! The winner receives a $5,000 cash scholarship, and all other contestants receive a minimum $1000 cash scholarship.

Your journey to excellence begins NOW. Click below the bio or below to apply online or share with a friend. https://misschinatownhouston.org/scholarship-application-form/ #scholarship #asianbeautypageant

Top 3 reasons to join the Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant
1. Networking! Meeting like- minded individuals and creating lifelong friendships.
2. Learning! You will learn about stage presence, public speaking, social etiquette and much more.
3. Scholarship! The winner receives a $5,000 cash scholarship, and all other contestants receive a minimum $1000 cash scholarship.

Your journey to excellence begins NOW. Click below the bio or below to apply online or share with a friend. https://misschinatownhouston.org/scholarship-application-form/ #scholarship #asianbeautypageant

#throwbackthursday Today we bring back memories from 2018 when Karen Yen won Miss Chinatown Houston. At the time she had only just graduated from Rice University and was beginning her next journey at Texas A&M College of Dentistry ASDA . Today you can find Dr. Karen Yen DDS helping patients at both Dentist 101 and polish DENTISTRY ! We are so proud of you! #beautyandbrains #beautifuldentist
https://fb.watch/jq_PG2PKpj/

#throwbackthursday Today we bring back memories from 2018 when Karen Yen won Miss Chinatown Houston. At the time she had only just graduated from Rice University and was beginning her next journey at Texas A&M College of Dentistry ASDA . Today you can find Dr. Karen Yen DDS helping patients at both Dentist 101 and polish DENTISTRY ! We are so proud of you! #beautyandbrains #beautifuldentist
https://fb.watch/jq_PG2PKpj/

Join former Miss Chinatowns, Cynthia Yee (1967), Rose Chung (1981), Karen Yang (2017) and Lauren Yang (2020) Sunday, March 26, 2023, 6pm ET (3pm PT) as they share their experiences and perspectives on how the pageant has adapted to changes within Chinese American communities. Our conversation will be moderated by documentary film producer-director Felicia Lowe, Miss Congeniality (1965).

The short Documentary “Miss Penny Wong,” 13 minutes, will be available prior to and shown during the event. Registrants will receive a viewable link. https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/miss-chinatown

Join former Miss Chinatowns, Cynthia Yee (1967), Rose Chung (1981), Karen Yang (2017) and Lauren Yang (2020) Sunday, March 26, 2023, 6pm ET (3pm PT) as they share their experiences and perspectives on how the pageant has adapted to changes within Chinese American communities. Our conversation will be moderated by documentary film producer-director Felicia Lowe, Miss Congeniality (1965).

The short Documentary “Miss Penny Wong,” 13 minutes, will be available prior to and shown during the event. Registrants will receive a viewable link. https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/miss-chinatown

#ThrowbackThursday What a great photo of Steffi Hu and Cindy Yen, both former Miss Chinatown Houston and Miss Chinatown USA winners! Cindy is now a famous Taiwanese pop singer, and Steffi is a medical hero saving lives everyday as a physician. So proud of our high-achieving queens!

#ThrowbackThursday What a great photo of Steffi Hu and Cindy Yen, both former Miss Chinatown Houston and Miss Chinatown USA winners! Cindy is now a famous Taiwanese pop singer, and Steffi is a medical hero saving lives everyday as a physician. So proud of our high-achieving queens!

Want to be participate in the Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant? This is an unforgettable experience. Apply now at www.misschinatownhouston.org

Want to be participate in the Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant? This is an unforgettable experience. Apply now at www.misschinatownhouston.org

Highlights from 2022 Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant! It was an amazing evening that showcased our intelligent and very accomplished group of young women. It was also a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the pageant, and many former winners attended. 2022 Court: Miss Chinatown Houston Winner @christine.yuan, Miss Chinese New Year Nicole Quan, Second Princess Angel Liu, Miss Talent Angie Tai, & Miss Congeniality Lisa Cheng.

Highlights from 2022 Miss Chinatown Houston Pageant! It was an amazing evening that showcased our intelligent and very accomplished group of young women. It was also a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the pageant, and many former winners attended. 2022 Court: Miss Chinatown Houston Winner @christine.yuan, Miss Chinese New Year Nicole Quan, Second Princess Angel Liu, Miss Talent Angie Tai, & Miss Congeniality Lisa Cheng.

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