According to St Headline, the contestants participated in an outdoor photoshoot and refined their performance skills on 13/7.

Yuan Tihang, 26, is 1.68 m tall. She is a university graduate and currently works as an actress.

The 12 women advanced from over 100 applicants to compete for the crown. The final will take place in late August.

Li Zexin (right) and Deng Kuangmin.

Luo Yiling, a member of the organizing committee, described the contestants as charming, noting that many possess qualities suitable for careers in the entertainment industry.

Contestant Li Chengqing, 25, is 1.65 m tall. She is currently a dancer and pianist.

Tan Yawen, 25, is 1.73 m tall. She is a postgraduate student aspiring to join the entertainment industry and become an actress.

Wei Xin, 25, is 1.7 m tall and works in finance.

Lu Weiqing, 20, is 1.66 m tall and is a law student.

According to Sina, in recent years, the Miss Hong Kong pageant has become known as a competition for highly educated women. Last year's winner, Chen Yingshi, graduated from the University of California (US) and later earned a master's degree in Technology Management from Columbia University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in education at the University of London (UK).

Yang Yuanyuan, 26, is 1.72 m tall. She holds a master's degree and works in product and brand development.

Miss Hong Kong is an annual event organized by TVB, and winners typically sign contracts to work as MCs and actors for the station.

Zhou Fangsi, 23, is 1.68 m tall and is currently pursuing a master's degree.

Chen Ziying, 24, is 1.64 m tall and works as an administrative assistant at a company.

Yan Yifei, 27, is 1.7 m tall. She holds a master's degree and aspires to become a university lecturer.

Tang Jialin, 27, is 1.72 m tall. She is currently pursuing a master's degree and aims to become an influential woman.

Nhu Anh

Photos: TVB