Tiffany Lam
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Tiffany Lam or Tiffany Lam Man Lei 林敏俐 (born 25 October 1980) is a former beauty queen hailing from San Francisco. She held the title of Miss Hong Kong 2002 and Miss Chinese International 2003 runner up.
in 1980. During her childhood, she immigrated to San Francisco, California
, where she studied for many years. Tiffany later attended the University of California, Davis
. She is a member of Sigma Omicron Pi sorority, Delta Chapter. She then returned to Hong Kong to compete in the Miss Hong Kong 2002 pageant. Her younger cousin, Sandy Lau, won the 2009 Miss Hong Kong.
to go back to Hong Kong to compete. She wasn't quite a favourite for the HK Press and was barely noticed. She made the top 12 of the Miss Hong Kong 2002 pageant on early July. She performed in a red dress during the talent portion. After 3 weeks, she competed at the Miss Hong Kong pageant, or the final. 2002 was a special year, because it marked the 30th anniversary of the pageant. A new crown was designed for the special winner, and Tiffany wore it. She beat out favourites like Cerina da Graça
, Victoria Jolly, and more. She also bagged 2 side awards, all for the final. They include: Miss International Goodwill and Miss Modern Style. She broke the Miss Photogenic takes all streak (from 1996 to 2001). She is also one of the two Miss Hong Kong winner from San Francisco. Her successor, Mandy Cho
Man Lei was also from San Francisco.
, China
to film a shooting clip. She competed for the title on January 2003, where she placed 2nd to Kuala Lumpur's Rachel Tan.
and Not Just A Pretty Face
. Her 1st runner up and friend, Victoria Jolly, also appeared in Not Just A Pretty Face. After she crowned her successor, Mandy Cho Man Li, Tiffany returned to San Francisco to continue her studies. Only returning to Hong Kong to crown the 1st runner up of the Miss Chinese International Pageant in 2004.
Tiffany currently helps with the family restaurant business in the San Francisco Bay Area, which include the ABC Bakery & Cafe and the ABC Seafood Restaurant.
Background
Tiffany Lam was born in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in 1980. During her childhood, she immigrated to San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, where she studied for many years. Tiffany later attended the University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
. She is a member of Sigma Omicron Pi sorority, Delta Chapter. She then returned to Hong Kong to compete in the Miss Hong Kong 2002 pageant. Her younger cousin, Sandy Lau, won the 2009 Miss Hong Kong.
Miss Hong Kong 2002
She was chosen out of many delegates from USA and CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
to go back to Hong Kong to compete. She wasn't quite a favourite for the HK Press and was barely noticed. She made the top 12 of the Miss Hong Kong 2002 pageant on early July. She performed in a red dress during the talent portion. After 3 weeks, she competed at the Miss Hong Kong pageant, or the final. 2002 was a special year, because it marked the 30th anniversary of the pageant. A new crown was designed for the special winner, and Tiffany wore it. She beat out favourites like Cerina da Graça
Cerina da Graça
Cerina Filomena da Graça is an American actress of Macau Portuguese and Han Chinese descent. So, she can be considered Macanese. Da Graça was a contestant for Miss Hong Kong 2002, achieving third-runner up....
, Victoria Jolly, and more. She also bagged 2 side awards, all for the final. They include: Miss International Goodwill and Miss Modern Style. She broke the Miss Photogenic takes all streak (from 1996 to 2001). She is also one of the two Miss Hong Kong winner from San Francisco. Her successor, Mandy Cho
Mandy Cho
Mandy Cho Man-Lei is a Hong Kong beauty contestant and television personality.Cho studied in San Francisco, United States. She came back from her studies in 2003 and competed in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. A favorite at the start of the competition, she made it into the semifinals and won the...
Man Lei was also from San Francisco.
Miss Chinese International 2003
After the Miss Hong Kong experience, Tiffany was an ambassador of Hong Kong. Like past winners, she represented HK at the Miss Chinese International 2003 pageant. She was a big favourite for the crown due to her smile and elegance. She travelled to HarbinHarbin
Harbin ; Manchu language: , Harbin; Russian: Харби́н Kharbin ), is the capital and largest city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, lying on the southern bank of the Songhua River...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
to film a shooting clip. She competed for the title on January 2003, where she placed 2nd to Kuala Lumpur's Rachel Tan.
Post-pageant
Afterwards Tiffany starred in two TVB dramas. These were Net DeceptionNet Deception
Net Deception is a TVB modern suspense series released overseas in January 2004 and broadcast on TVB Jade Channel in May 2006....
and Not Just A Pretty Face
Not Just a Pretty Face
Not Just a Pretty Face may refer to:*Not Just a Pretty Face , an album by Dustin the Turkey*Not Just a Pretty Face , a comedy album by Rowan Atkinson...
. Her 1st runner up and friend, Victoria Jolly, also appeared in Not Just A Pretty Face. After she crowned her successor, Mandy Cho Man Li, Tiffany returned to San Francisco to continue her studies. Only returning to Hong Kong to crown the 1st runner up of the Miss Chinese International Pageant in 2004.
Tiffany currently helps with the family restaurant business in the San Francisco Bay Area, which include the ABC Bakery & Cafe and the ABC Seafood Restaurant.
Awards
- Miss Hong Kong 2002: Winner, Miss International Goodwill, and Miss Modern Style.
- Miss Chinese International 2003: 1st runner up.