Miss Chinese Taipei (also known as Miss Taiwan), formerly known as Miss China, is a national beauty pageant in Taiwan ("Chinese Taipei") since 1960. The first and second place titleholders have the opportunity to represent Taiwan at the third largest international beauty pageant, Miss International. The current 2023 titleholder of Miss Chinese Taipei is Oceana Ling-Kurie. [1]
| Formation | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Taipei |
| Location | |
| Membership | Miss International |
Official language | Taiwanese Mandarin English |
History
edit1960–1964
editEarly in 1960 the Space Mass Communication sponsored the Taipei beauty contest and named as "Miss China".[2] The winners became a talent representative of Chinese culture on world stages such as Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss International as "Miss Republic of China". The pageant existed between 1960 and 1964. The first title holder of 1960 was Janet Lin Chin-Yi who competed at the first annual Miss International 1960 in Long Beach, United States.[3] The 1965 pageant was not held due to financial difficulties and controversies related to the personal lives of contestants. Following the end of official relations between Taiwan and the United States in 1979, proposals to restart the pageant focused on focused on making Taiwan more visible to the international community. Personnel representing the Miss Universe contest visited Taiwan in 1984, to convince the government to resume the Miss China pageant, as mainland China refused to participate in such a "capitalistic activity". The Kuomintang government's official position through 1986 discouraged beauty pageants, citing the austerity policy in force at the time and its focus on the anti-communist war effort. After the 1986 winner of the Kaohsiung-based Miss Port City pageant placed third at the Miss Wonderland competition, Miss Universe organizers visited Taiwan again, and the ban on national beauty pageants was formally lifted in October 1987.[4]
1988–2004
editIn April 1988 the pageant was revived as Miss Republic of China,[4] followed by the 37th Miss Universe hosted by Taiwan, on May 24, 1988. Jade Hu Fei-Tsui, Miss Republic of China 1988 competed at the Miss Universe pageant. In 1993 the Miss Taiwan was not held annually.
With the launch of Miss China World in 2001, political implications forced Miss Taiwan to use the name "Miss Chinese Taipei". The name was first used in the 2004 competition.[citation needed]
Titleholders
edit- The following is a list of all Miss Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) titleholders since 1960.
| Year | Miss Chinese Taipei | Chinese Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Janet Lin | 珍妮特林 | Miss Republic of China — Space Mass Communication Corporation |
| 1961 | Lily Wang | 汪麗玲 | |
| 1962 | Helen Liu | 劉秀嫚 | |
| 1964 | Lana Yu | 于 儀 | |
| 1988 | Jade Hu Fei-Tsui | 胡翡翠 | Miss Republic of China — Taipei Beauty Association · The 37th Miss Universe 1988 held in Taiwan |
| 1989 | Chen Yen-Ping | 陳燕萍 | |
| 1990 | Wen Tzui-Pin | 溫翠蘋 | |
| 1991 | Lin Shu-Chuan | 林樹娟 | |
| 1992 | Shih Hsiu-Chieh | 施秀潔 | Miss China/Taiwan — Taipei Tourism Association · Wore Miss China/Taiwan sash at Miss Universe 1992 in Bangkok, Thailand |
| 1994 | Joanne Wu Chung-Chun | 吳忠君 | Miss Taiwan — Jiang Bao-ying and Shih Huei (Miss Taiwan Pageant Association) · Wore a Taiwan R.O.C. sash at Miss Universe between 1994 and 1999 |
| 1995 | Liao Chia-Yi | 廖家儀 | |
| 1996 | Chen Hsiao-Fen | 陳曉芬 | |
| 1997 | Chiou Kai-Ti | 邱凱蒂 | |
| 1998 | Annie Tsai | 蔡慧瑛 | |
| 1999 | Vivi Wang Wan-Fei | 王婉霏 | |
| 2000 | Chang Lei-Ann | 張理安 | Wore a Chinese Taipei sash at Miss Universe 2000 in Nicosia, Cyprus |
| 2001/2002 | Chiang Hsin-Ting | 江欣婷 | Wore a Taiwan sash at Miss Universe 2001 in San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 2003 | Beverly Chen Szu-Yu | 陳思羽 | Wore a Chinese Taipei sash at Miss Universe 2003 in Panama City, Panama |
| 2004 | Janie Hsieh | 謝宜臻 | A last Miss Taiwan who wore Chinese Taipei sash at Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador |
| 2005 | Kimberly Chin | 陳家嘉 | |
| 2006/2007 | Sasha Li | 林羿汎 | |
| 2008 | Jamie Lin | 林洁明 | |
| 2009/2010 | Chiou Yu-Ting | 邱于婷 | Miss Taiwan Beauty Association |
| 2011/2012 | Jenny Lu | 盧貞伶 | |
| 2013/2014 | Yan Yu-Yao | 楊于瑤 | |
| 2015/2016 | Chan Chan | 陳海琳 | |
| 2017/2018 | Kao Man-jung | 高曼容 | Face of Beauty International 3rd Runner Up |
| 2019/2020 | Zheng Ting-Yi | 鄭婷怡 | |
| 2021/2022 | Lo Yang | 駱焉 | |
| 2023/2024 | Oceana Ling-Kurie | 林沛瑢（林小海） |
Big Four pageants representatives
editThe following women have represented Chinese Taipei in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women.[5][6] These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.[7][8][9] '
Miss Universe Chinese Taipei
edit- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- From 1960 to 2004 the winner of Miss Taiwan represented her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Chinese Taipei | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2005—Present | |||
| 2004 | Janie Hsieh Yu-Chen | Unplaced | |
| 2003 | Beverly Chen Szu-Yu | Unplaced | |
| Miss Taiwan | |||
| 2002 | Did not compete | ||
| 2001 | Chiang Hsin-Ting | Unplaced | |
| Miss Chinese Taipei | |||
| 2000 | Chang Lei-Ann | Unplaced | |
| Miss Taiwan R.O.C. | |||
| 1999 | Wang Wan-Fei | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Annie Tsai | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Chiou Hai-Ta | Unplaced | |
| 1996 | Chen Hsiao-Fen | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Liao Chia-Yi | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Joanne Wu Chung-Chun | Unplaced | |
| Miss China/Taiwan | |||
| 1993 | Did not compete | ||
| 1992 | Shih Hsiu-Chieh | Unplaced | |
| Miss Republic of China | |||
| 1991 | Lin Shu-Chuan | Unplaced (45th) | |
| 1990 | Wen Tzui-Pin | Unplaced (11th) | |
| 1989 | Chen Yen-Ping | Unplaced | |
| 1988 | Jade Hu Fei-Tsui | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 1965—1987 | |||
| 1964 | Lana Yu Yi | 4th Runner-up | |
| 1963 | Did not compete | ||
| 1962 | Helen Liu Shiu-Man | 3rd Runner-up | |
| 1961 | Lily Wang Li-Ling | Top 15 | |
Miss World Chinese Taipei
edit- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- From 1960 to 2004 the Runner-up of Miss Taiwan represented her country at the Miss World. In 2005 and 2008 the winner went to Miss World and 2013 there was Miss World official selection to select Taiwanese representatives separately. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Chinese Taipei | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2014—Present | |||
| 2013 | Chang Shao-Chuan | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2009—2012 | |||
| 2008 | Jamie Lin Chieh-min | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2006—2007 | |||
| 2005 | Hsu Su-Jung | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Dorothy Chu Yi-Hui | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2001—2003 | |||
| 2000 | Hao Shu-Ting | Unplaced | |
| Taiwanese representatives from Miss Taiwan R.O.C. | |||
| 1999 | Did not compete | ||
| 1998 | Chen Yi-Ju | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Fang Su-Ling | Unplaced | |
| 1996 | Chen Hsiao-Fen | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Hsu Chun-Chun | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Joanne Wu Chung-Chun | Unplaced | |
| Taiwanese representatives from Miss China/Taiwan | |||
| 1993 | Virginia Long Wei-Yen | Unplaced | |
| 1992 | Cheng Wei-Wei | Unplaced | |
| Taiwanese representatives from Miss Republic of China | |||
| 1991 | Rebecca Lin Lan-Chih | Unplaced | |
| 1990 | Did not compete | ||
| 1989 | Wang Min-Yei | Unplaced | |
| 1988 | Wu Yi-Ning | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 1963—1987 | |||
| 1964 | Linda Lin Su-hsing | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 1963 | Did not compete | ||
| 1962 | Roxsana Chiang | Unplaced | |
| 1961 | Grace Li Shiu-ying | 1st Runner-up | |
Miss International Chinese Taipei
edit- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- From 1960 to 2004 one of the Runner-ups of Miss Taiwan represented her country at the Miss International. Since 2005 Taiwan set the own winner to Miss International and recent years the Miss Taiwan Beauty Association took over the franchise to the main winner for having chance at Miss International. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Chinese Taipei | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oceana Lin-Kurie[10] | Top 20 | |
| 2023 | Anita Wang[11] | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Joanne Ting-Yi Zheng[12] | Unplaced | |
| Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant between 2020 and 2021 | |||
| 2019 | Joyce Yi Shu-Chiu | Unplaced | |
| 2018 | Kao Man-jung | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Xie Lingci | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Tan Ai-Ning | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Yan Chen-ning | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Yan Yu-Yao | Unplaced | |
| 2013 | Did not compete | ||
| 2012 | Yu Nian-yu | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Ying Kuei-Li | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Chen Yi-Wei | Unplaced | |
| 2009 | Chen Yi-Chih | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Ting Yen-Yu | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Hung Tzu-Wei | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Liu Tzu-Hsuan | Unplaced | |
| 2005 | Li Yen-Chin | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2001—2004 | |||
| 2000 | Chiang Hsin-Ting | Unplaced | |
| Taiwanese representatives from Miss Republic of China | |||
| 1964 | Philippina Chao Ling-Yu | Unplaced | |
| 1963 | Did not compete | ||
| 1962 | Anne Yui Fang | Top 15 | |
| 1961 | Dolly Ma | Top 15 | |
| 1960 | Janet Lin Chin-Yi | Unplaced | |
Miss Earth Chinese Taipei
edit- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Earth Chinese Taipei | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2018—Present | |||
| 2017 | Amelie Zhao | Unplaced |
|
| 2016 | Joanne Peng | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Ting Wen-Yin | Did not compete | |
| 2014 | Chen Kuan-lien | Unplaced |
|
| 2013 | Lyu Ying-Li | Unplaced | |
| 2012 | Lu Jen-Ling | Unplaced |
|
| 2011 | Cherry Liu | Top 16 |
|
| 2010 | Liu Hsing-Jung | Unplaced | |
| 2009 | Chen Yi-Wen | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Yin Yin-Tsai | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Sonya Lee | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Chui Yu-Cheng | Unplaced | |
| 2005 | Lin Yi-Fan | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Angel Wu | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2002—2003 | |||
| 2001 | Liza Chao Yun-Hsiu | Unplaced | |
References
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- ^ a b Han Cheung (26 March 2023). "Taiwan in Time: Promoting Taiwan through Miss China". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ Jun, Kwanwoo (3 December 2003). "Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
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{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Ibrahim, Lynda (13 September 2013). "The misses and missuses of the world". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ Lowe, Aya (25 January 2016). "Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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