San Francisco, CA — August 10, 2025 — The 40th Annual Miss Asian Global Pageant, held at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on Saturday, August 9, 2025. A distinguished group of delegates showcased their exceptional talents, intelligence, and cultural contributions.

Samantha Teshima, a 28-year-old pharmacist and entrepreneur from Danville, California, was crowned Miss Asian Global 2025. Of Japanese and Korean heritage, Samantha is the founder of TeshRx and a passionate advocate for mentorship programs supporting minority and underserved communities. She has dedicated her career to empowering healthcare professionals and students to use their voices to better serve patients.

Chloe Luo was awarded Miss Asian Global 1st Princess and Miss Asian Teen, while Mia Cunnan earned the titles of Miss Asian Global 2nd Princess and Miss Asian California, in addition to being recognized as Miss Asian Scholastic. Jada Her was named Miss Asian Global 3rd Princess and also received the title of Miss Asian Best in Cultural Attire. Lisa Cheng was honored as Miss Asian Global 4th Princess, Miss Asian Community Service, Miss Asian Congeniality, and a Miss Imagine Talks awardee.

Allison Young received dual recognition as Miss Asian Talent and Miss Asian San Francisco, along with a Miss Imagine Talks award. Joanna Mai was recognized as Miss Asian Entrepreneur and a Miss Imagine Talks awardee. Celeste Kwan was voted Miss Asian Popularity and also awarded Miss Imagine Talks, while Dennise Santos was named Miss Asian Photogenic. Additional Miss Imagine Talks awards went to Ashley Yao and Mekyla Li.

This year also marked a milestone: the 40th anniversary of Miss Asian Global. “This pageant has always been about more than crowns and titles,” said Rose Chung, Founder of Miss Asian Global. “It’s about building confidence, creating opportunities, and empowering young women to lead with purpose. Forty years later, our mission is stronger than ever.”

The Miss Asian Global Pageant continues to serve as a platform that highlights the accomplishments and potential of these outstanding young women, reaffirming the importance of diversity and excellence in our community.