The 36th Miss Asia International Global Final Concludes Successfully in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, December 18, 2024 — The 36th Miss Asia International Global Final was grandly held today at the Sheraton San Gabriel Hotel in Los Angeles.

Authorized by the American International Chamber of Commerce (AICC), the event was jointly produced by the Asian Film Festival (AFF) and American Multimedia Television USA (AMTV), and co-organized by DJM3 Art Education School and the Chinese American Economic and Cultural Association of Southern California. The prestigious event attracted global attention as one of the most influential Asian pageants of the year.

The ceremony featured opening remarks by Jason Quin, Executive Chairman of Miss Asia International; Charles Dong, General Manager of AMTV and Chief Planner of the event; Julie Shen, CEO of DJM3 and Chief Director of the pageant; Mindy Li, Art Director; Xie Yali, Financial Director; and Dongping Huang, President of the Chinese American Economic and Cultural Association of Southern California.

All speakers celebrated the success of the event and highlighted the growing confidence and influence of Asian women on the international stage.

Twenty-one outstanding contestants from around the world advanced to the Grand Final, showcasing their talent and charisma through sportswear presentation, swimsuit competition, talent performance, evening gown display, and Q&A sessions.

The event received generous support from numerous sponsors and partners, including Glamour Beauty NY, Mylay Laser Devices, Journey Magazine, Kaipi Beauty, Qingcheng Aesthetic, Christina Fulton, Ignite Spirit, Lutekon, Meibao Skincare, Sunpower Education, and US Tax Expert Zhong Zilei. Special thanks were extended to Prima Air and Pegasus Elite Aviation for their support.

The distinguished judging panel included 13 prominent figures from the fields of fashion, film, music, dance, and art across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Among the special guests were Owen Wang (Model Director and Supermodel), Christina Fulton (Actress & Philanthropist), Erik Rosete (Founder & CEO of Art Hearts Fashion Week), Merlin Castell and Jesse (Fashion Designers), Kerry Yu (Founder of China-U.S. Fashion Week), Jim Mullin (CEO of Supermodel Management & Film Producer), Liu Lin (Actress), Liu Xiaozhi (Dancer), Tracy Yue (Founder of Vancouver International Dance Academy), Chen Yueting (Fashion Investor), and Yu Qiushi (Brand Officer and Quality Engineer).

After intense competition, Contestant No. 12 Michelle Yin captured the crown of Miss Asia International 2024 with her exceptional stage presence and elegance.

Kelly Yu (No. 13) won the First Runner-up, while Yuhan Li (No. 15), Wanting Wang (No. 20), and Rita Chen (No. 1) shared the Second Runner-up title. Yin also received the Best Gown Performance Award, and Yu earned the Online Popularity Champion. Mingyan Gao (No. 10) and Yuhan Li (No. 15) received Second and Third Place in the online popularity awards respectively.

This year also introduced three new categories — Miss Little Asia, Miss Mrs. Asia, and Miss Asia Special Contribution Award — celebrating women of different age groups and backgrounds.

Wang Lihong was honored as the first Miss Mrs. Asia and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, setting a role model for women’s empowerment.

Four-year-old Eliya Miri, the first Miss Little Asia, charmed audiences with her innocence and confidence.

The Special Contribution Award went to Xue Yixi, renowned art director and international bikini champion, for her outstanding contributions to global Asian cultural promotion.

As a leading global celebration of beauty, art, and culture, the 36th Miss Asia International World Grand Final not only showcased the grace and talent of Asian women but also symbolized the growing cultural confidence of the Asian community worldwide.

The organizers expressed their commitment to continue elevating Asian women’s visibility on international platforms and look forward to an even grander event next year.