It was a big night for Anie Uson from Manila, Philippines who was crowned Miss Chinese World 2023 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur on May 20, 2023, beating out contenders from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
The 26-year-old architect triumphed over 16 other women to take home the crown.
“I’m so happy and excited. I feel so grateful and blessed on winning my first international crown. Of course, I did not win this alone, I have the whole Philippines with me,” said Anie who also works as a freelance model.
In addition to winning Miss Chinese World, Anie clinched the ONE DOC Miss Charm subsidiary award.
She said her strategy to beat the competition was to stay focused and grounded.
“Giving my fullest capability with passion and determination on every segment of the competition is also the reason why I have won the crown.”
The 5’ 7” tall beauty is fascinated about Chinese culture and traditions. Her father is Chinese and her mum is pure Filipino. Besides Tagalog and English, Anie also grew up with Chinese Mandarin and Hokkien dialect.
“I learn Chinese from my family, since I have relatives residing in China. And I was able to practice it more during my high school days since I attended a Chinese school.
“Winning the Miss Chinese World title is a very big achievement for me. I would use my title to promote and share my knowledge of the rich Chinese culture and traditions to everyone.
“I see myself as someone who will be more active in the Chinese community not just in my country, the Philippines, but also in all countries that I will go,” she said.
Anie finds unique opportunities in using social media as catalyst for preserving and promoting Chinese culture.
“Social media has been a very powerful communication system in this modern time, and being a social media influencer, I will promote Chinese culture and values through social media to let more people especially my followers become more aware of the beautiful culture that we have.”
Anie is a registered and licensed architect, designing mostly houses.
“I believe that I won’t just be creating buildings and infrastructures, but I love designing residential houses more. Because for me, it is the home of the people, signifying their hopes, dreams and happiness.
“My dream is to open my own architecture firm one day,” she said.
Tangerang, Indonesia’s Joan Angelina was the first runner-up, while Yoong Jia Yi of Melaka, Malaysia placed second runner-up.
Started in 2005, the Miss Chinese World international beauty pageant was founded by Tan Sri Danny Ooi of Malaysia and is organised with the aim of gathering Chinese beauties from around the world in the celebration and remembrance of Chinese culture, values and traditions. It is also a platform to promote peace, goodwill, tourism and friendship among the participants.
Official Results:
Miss Chinese World 2023
Champion: Anie Uson, Manila, Philippine
1st Runner-Up: Joan Angelina, Tangerang, Indonesia
2nd Runner-Up: Yoong Jia Yi, Melaka, Malaysia
Subsidiary Titles
1. Best in Traditional Costume: Kimberlyn Sugianto, Pontianak, Indonesia
2. Best in Talent: Joanne Clare Deaves, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3. Miss Symposium Elegant: Kittiyaporn Lanon, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
4. Miss Oriental: Lau Koh Sin, Kuching, Malaysia
5. ONE DOC Miss Charm: Anie Uson, Manila, Philippines
6. HAIR DOC Crowning Glory : Kimberlyn Sugianto, Pontianak, Indonesia
7. SLIM DOC Best Physique Award: Ng Yong Jia, Perak, Malaysia
8. Miss Carlo Rino Trendy: Parithaniya Sarinsiyaporn, Bangkok, Thailand
9. Miss GINTELL Wellness: Ng Yong Jia, Perak, Malaysia
10. Miss KEMM Ambassador: Berjayneth Chee, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
11. Miss Bio-essence Beautiful Skin : Joan Angelina, Tangerang, Indonesia
12. Miss Mercato Glamour: Yoong Jia Yi, Melaka, Malaysia
13. Miss Prife Wellness Beauty: Tantri Laurensia, Jakarta, Indonesia
