Daily TribuneMarking a new chapter, the 2026 pageant brings together candidates from Chinese communities around the world.
MISS Grand Philippines 2016 Nicole Cordoves is the new pageant director of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
Photograph courtesy of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global
MR. and Miss Chinatown Global 2026 candidates (from left) Liu Chunyan, Macau SAR; Khaokom Seearamroongruang, Thailand; Tang Keyuan, China; Monica Geronimo, Philippines; Sasha Viola, Myanmar; Rochelle Kirsten Canlas, United States; Haurani Elodie Jiying Chan, French Polynesia; Estelinna Ah-Hon, Mauritius; Kolianne Emilie Mailfait, Cambodia; Charlotte Yeung, United Kingdom; Tyra Rosnuk, Canada; Belle Nanphasorn, Malaysia; Christina Cai, Singapore; Oliver Liu Xu, Switzerland; Adrien Sin On, Mauritius; Ang Wei Yang, Malaysia; Adriel Kam-Shung Yuan, Australia; Nattakhun Thitithanon, Thailand; Zhang Ziwen, Hong Kong SAR; Aldrich Chen Kenneth Perez, Philippines; Htoo Aung Wai, Myanmar; Yi Fang Gao, Canada; and Karl Chung-Tan, French Polynesia.
Photograph courtesy of hotel 101-manila
Following its venue signing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Nicole Cordoves has been appointed pageant director of Mr. and Miss Chinatown Global for its 2026 edition, with Cassandra Chan named assistant pageant director and pageant manager. The leadership change marks a new phase for the cultural pageant produced by CHiNOY TV.
Cordoves, a Binibining Pilipinas alumna who was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2016 and Miss Chinatown 2014, is also the longest-running host of Binibining Pilipinas, having led six consecutive editions at the Araneta stage. She now assumes a broader role overseeing the pageant’s second year, which aims to develop cultural ambassadors from Chinese communities worldwide.
Chan, Miss Chinatown Philippines 2022 and Miss World Philippines Charity 2022, works alongside Cordoves in managing and mentoring candidates throughout the competition.
Organizers said the appointments build on the pageant’s inaugural year, which drew participants from the United States, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. They have also forged ties with Hotel 101-Manila to become the official residence of the candidates.
Mr. and Miss Chinatown Global 2026 began on 28 January and culminates in the Winners Night on 10 February at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
