San Francisco, CA — August 20, 2016 — The 31st Annual Miss Asian Global & Miss Asian America Pageant took center stage at the Herbst Theatre, where 29 extraordinary contestants from various cultures showcased their talents and accomplishments.

Gina Su, a dynamic 25-year-old from Rolling Hills, California, was crowned Miss Asian Global and was also awarded Miss Asian Social Media. Jessica Lim, 27, a Hong Kong native and San Francisco local, secured the coveted title of Miss Asian America.

The pageant also celebrated a remarkable cohort of winners, including Joanne Leung, recognized as Miss Asian First Princess and Miss Asian STEM, and Angela Huang, who earned the titles of Miss Asian California and Miss Asian Second Princess. Kristine Hara was honored as Miss Asian San Francisco and Miss Asian Third Princess, while Ally Gong stood out as Miss Asian Teen. Other notable awardees included Tatiana Reger (Miss Asian Congeniality), Grace Dong (Miss Asian Scholastic Achievement), Maya Gilliss-Chapman (Miss Asian Community Service), Liezl Fernando (Miss Asian Talent), Crystal Lee (Miss Asian Best in Cultural Attire), Sharon Chung (Miss Asian Entrepreneur), and Erin Liu (Miss Asian Photogenic).

The Miss Asian Global & Miss Asian America Pageant continues to be a powerful platform for recognizing the achievements of exceptional young women.

Since her reign, Gina Su has become an actor with roles on CBS’s “The Bold and The Beautiful” and her award-winning short film “Blue.” She’s also a certified life coach and motivational speaker, known for self-development content on social media and YouTube. Gina’s diverse pursuits include improv, stunt fighting, and martial arts training.

Since the pageant, Jessica Lim remains a staunch advocate for Asian Americans in sports, motivating others to effect positive change in their communities. With a decade of expertise in performance and brand digital marketing, she brings invaluable insights from her background in publishing and working with agencies.