With the “Guess Who the Miss Photogenic Winner Is” game officially under wrap, Kingscross Hyundai recently held their prize presentation ceremony.
Congratulations to the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 Miss Photogenic Award winner #7 Anna Tian and lucky audience winner May Tam! Both will each receive a complimentary lease of a 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV, sponsored by Kingscross Hyundai.
For more details on the ceremony, make sure you tune into this week's episode of What's On, airing at 7:40pm on Fairchild Television.
A special Christmas greeting from Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 Champion & Miss Congeniality Award winner Xiaoyu Chen, 1st Runner-Up & Miss Photogenic Award winner Anna Tian, 2nd Runner-Up Elaine Qian & Most Silken Hair Award winner Serena Kwok.
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With the finals of the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant under wraps, it's hard not to want to relive the moments that perfectly showcase all the hard work and dedication from our nine finalists.
If you missed the live broadcast on Fairchild Television, don’t fret: the whole show will be aired again on Fairchild Television 2 HD on December 8th (Sunday) at 5pm!
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant was full of eagerness and anticipation as audiences counted down the hours until the reveal of this year's champion. In addition to the wonderful performances by our nine finalists, audiences were also treated to duets by our special guest performer duo, singing crowd favourites including "Thinking Out Loud”, “Never Enough”, “Love Confession” and “Growing Fond Of You”.
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Who was this year's Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 special guest performer?
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Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision, Fairchild Radio, and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the final for the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 was held last night at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. #5 Xiaoyu Chen was crowned the champion, with #7 Anna Tian being crowned 1st runner-up and #1 Elaine Qian being crowned 2nd runner-up. The Kingscross Hyundai Miss Photogenic Award, sponsored by Kingscross Hyundai, was awarded to #7 Anna Tian. The Bigen Hair Products Most Silken Hair Award was awarded to #2 Serena Kwok. Miss Congeniality and winner of the Bamburgh Dental “Brightest Teeth Award”, previously announced at the Press Conference on November 26th, were awarded to #5 Xiaoyu Chen and #3 Ida Tsang respectively.
Famous program hosts Mr. Leo Shiu and Mr. Yi Qin once again took to the stage as the Master ofCeremony for Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019. This year’s esteemed judging panel was comprised of rising Hollywood actor Mr. Chase Tang, 2019 Order of Canada recipient and former principal dancer for the National Ballet of Canada Ms. Chan Hon Goh, runway model Ms. Ishie Wang, famous photographer Mr. Franklin Lau and famous TV & radio host Mr. Chung Ming Poon. The auditor for the Pageant was Mr. Alexis Yam, CA.
Former New Talent Singing Awards, Students Can Sing and Vocalibre contestants Amy Wong, Cherrina Hong, Sandy Sun, Natalie Lam and Ann Chau helped lead our nine finalists on stage to introduce themselves to the excited audience. Together, they all helped create an unforgettable opening to the evening.
The first part of the show consisted of the finalists’ talent performance. #1 Elaine Qian took to the stage first with her accordion and tango performance. #2 Serena Kwok “enchanted” the audience with her rendition of this classic Taylor Swift song. #8 Jessica Leung moved the audience with her self-composed song “Someday”. #3 Ida Tsang wowed with her traditional Chinese dance using the umbrella. #5 Xiaoyu Chen captivated the audience with her elegant Chinese traditional dance. #4 Patricia Chen performed a self-taught hula hoop performance. #7 Anna Tian put her years of belly dancing experience on display with her performance. #6 Joely Ho wowed the audience with her Chinese opera dance. Last but not least, #9 Angela Li wrapped up the talent portion of the show with her piano rendition of Eason Chan’s “Under Mount Fuji”.
In the swimsuit Question & Answer session, the finalists donned chic swimsuits and put their public speaking skills to the test with our Master of Ceremonies duo.They embodied the beauty of pageantry, both inside and out, and showcased their confidence to the fullest.
The theme for this year’s fashion show segment was ‘a different side to our world’. In groups, our finalists took to the stage to show off the gorgeous outfits and put what they have learned in the past few months on display. The first group, consisting of #1 Elaine Qian and #2 Serena Kwok, brought oceanic life to land as betta fish and goldfish enhanced their elegant gowns. #3 Ida Tsang and #4 Patricia Chen proved that there’s a different side to a bug’s life. The embroidered gowns for #5 Xiaoyu Chen and #6 Joely Ho showcased the elegance of mystical creatures. The gowns for #7 Anna Tian, #8 Jessica Leung and #9 Angela Li featured some of nature's most incredible creatures: birds.
Guest performers James Zhou and Shuhei Nagasawa then took to the stage to serenade the audience. Zhou took to the stage first, performing a mashup “Thinking Out Loud” and “FlyTogether”. Nagasawa then performed a soulful version of “Never Enough”. Their duet performances of crowd favourite “Love Confession” and “Growing Fond Of You”, where the nine finalists also made an appearance, garnered exuberant applause from all in attendance.
Thank you to all the sponsors who helped make the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 a huge success!
In addition to constant social media updates during the show, fans who were unable to attend in person were treated to a Facebook live before the show.
If you missed the live broadcast on Fairchild Television, don’t fret: the whole show will be aired again on Fairchild Television 2 HD on December 8th (Sunday) at 5pm.
At 8:30pm, Fairchild Television will be broadcasting live from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. For those who can’t make it to the show in person, you can watch from the comfort of your own home as we crown the next Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant champion!
Voting is still open for the "Guess Who The Miss Photogenic Winner Is" contest. Deadling to submit is November 29th at 10pm. Make sure you cast your vote here.
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Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision, Fairchild Radio, and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 will be held on November 29th (Friday) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Hall G in downtown Toronto.
In its milestone 25th year, the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant has grown to be the city’s largest beauty pageant. Fairchild Television has been working tirelessly to ensure that this annual event, watched by thousands across the country, will be memorable for all.
Through the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant, Fairchild Television is committed to the principles of charitable causes and hopes to raise awareness and support within the Chinese-Canadian community for the services provided by local charitable organizations, while encouraging our finalists to become socially aware of what happens in their community.
This year, for the first time, the North York General Hospital has teamed up with the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant in becoming this years' charitable partner. Part of the proceeds from the evening’s meal ticket will go towards improving the hospital. Many departments at the North York General Hospital are well-known, including the oncology department and their treatments for breast cancer, prostate cancer and rectal cancer. The waiting time for breast cancer treatment is shorter than the average wait time in Ontario. With over five-thousand babies born each year, it is no surprise that the maternity ward is labelled as one of the top three in Ontario. Hand in hand, the Child Intensive Care Unit is renowned as well. Mental health is another distinguished program at the North York General Hospital, especially for children and adolescents.
Kitty Tsang, Chief Financial Officer for the North York General, expressed her gratitude at the press conference: “The North York General Hospital is proud to be a charity partner for Fairchild Television’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019. We were honoured to receive recognition from US Newsweek, placing us 2nd amongst 1000 other hospitals worldwide in their “World’s Best Hospital 2019” list. All the proceeds gathered from the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant will go towards improving the North York General Hospital to ensure that we can continue to serve the community and become the best hospital in the eyes of the Chinese Canadian community in Toronto! We wish all the finalists the best as they take the stage Friday for the final show, and we wish great success to the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.”
This year’s special guest performers have a couple of things in common: both are singers, both have a long list of notable accomplishments overseas, but most importantly, both their dreams started in Toronto.
Born in Shanghai, James Zhou participated in many singing competitions before making a name for himself in the music industry. He won 2nd-place in Fairchild Television’s New Talent Singing Awards in 2010. The following year, he nabbed 1st-place in Fairchild Radio's The 4th Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest (SQ4). He often says that music and the stage are where he can find himself best. In 2015, he joined Sing My Song and wrote a touching song dedicated to his father, which moved the judges to tears and became a huge hit with fans. He then joined The Voice China and wowed the judges with his singing and dancing techniques, which ultimately landed him a place on Jay Chou's team.
After graduating from the University of Toronto, Zhou’s return to China proved to be a choice that would greatly help advance his career. In 2013, he became the music producer of the theatrical drama Mystery of Liao Zhai. In 2014, he performed his first TV series My Youth High Eight Degrees. The following year, he joined the second season of Sing My Song and made it to the Top 4 in Tanya Chau’s team. In 2016, Zhou launched its first EP album "I Am James Zhou". He is currently active in the music industry, writing music with icons like Lala Hsu, Yang Kun, Tia Ray and more, and continuing to advance his singing career.
2nd runner-up in the 2013 New Talent Singing Awards and winner of the "Most Popular Online" Award, multilingual-talent Shuhei Nagasawa never lost sight of the importance of music in his life. Since his return to China, he has signed with famous Japanese entertainment label Amuse, and has also participated in the Japanese production of “Romeo & Juliet” (produced in partner with Johnny & Associates).
He competed in the fourth season of The Voice China and landed a Top 4 spot in Na Ying's team (Top 16 in the country). After competing on The Voice China, Nagasawa hit a roadblock in his songwriting process. As he struggled with his next steps, he wrote down how he felt in the moment and turned it into a song. Shortly after, he released his first single "Crimson Love", which skyrocketed his presence in the music industry. Since then, his career in music has not slowed down. In 2016, he released two more singles “I Think” and “My Only Dream”, and his EP “Hide My Tears”. His journey is an inspiration to all, showing that perseverance to achieve your dream can get you through any bumps along the way.
Though both guest performers have a long list of notable accomplishments, both are ecstatic to return to familiar territory. As they prepare to take the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant stage as guest performers, they can’t wait to return to their roots and the city where their dreams first came true.
Famous program hosts Leo Shiu and Yi Qin will once again take the stage as the Master of Ceremony for Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019. The judging panel is comprised of rising Hollywood actor Mr. Chase Tang, 2019 Order of Canada recipient and former principal dancer for the National Ballet of Canada Ms. Chan Hon Goh, runway model Ms. Ishie Wang, famous photographer Mr. Franklin Lau and famous TV & radio host Mr. Chung Ming Poon. The auditor for the Pageant is Alexis Yam, CA.
Not only are our finalists competing for the title of champion, first runner-up and second runner-up, but they are also vying for the Kingscross Hyundai Miss Photogenic Award and the Bigen Hair Products Most Silken Hair Award. Prior to the final, Fairchild Television also organized multiple online voting contest and a fashion show to allow the audience to gain a deeper understanding of this year’s finalists: the “Brightest Teeth Voting” contest (sponsored by Bamburgh Dental Dr. Edward Lee), the “Guess Who Is Miss Photogenic” contest (sponsored by Kingscross Hyundai), and the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant Fashion Show & Photography Contest.
#1 Elaine Qian & #9 Angela Li
#2 Serena Kwok & #8 Jessica Leung
#3 Ida Tsang & #7 Anna Tian
#4 Patricia Chen, #5 Xiaoyu Chen & #6 Joely Ho
Winners for the “Brightest Teeth Voting” contest and Miss Congeniality were announced at the press conference. The winner of the Brightest Teeth Voting was #3 Ida Tsang. Miss Congeniality was awarded to #5 Xiaoyu Chen.
Audiences can still vote in the "Guess Who The Miss Photogenic Winner Is" contest. Who do you think will be this year's Miss Photogenic? To vote, please visit www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Deadline to enter is November 29, 2019 at 10:30pm.
Our nine fnalists are excited to let their new-found confidence shine on stage and showcase what they have learned after months of intensive training and preparation. Make sure you catch the live broadcast of the show on Fairchild Television Friday, November 29th at 8:30pm!
The following are the profiles for our nine finalists:
After graduating from the University of Toronto, James Zhou returned to China to advance his music career. In 2013, he became the music producer of the theatrical drama Mystery of Liao Zhai. In 2014, he performed his first TV series My Youth High Eight Degrees. The following year, he joined the second season of Sing My Song and made it to the Top 4 in Tanya Chau’s team. His song, dedicated to his father, moved judges and audiences members alike.
In 2016, Zhou launched its first EP album "I Am James Zhou". Later, he participated in The Voice China where he joined Jay Chou’s team.
He is currently active in the music industry,writing music with icons like Lala Hsu, Yan Kun, Tia Ray and more, and continuing to advance his singing career.
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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2nd runner-up in the 2013 New Talent Singing Awards and winner of the "Most Popular Online" Award, trilingual-talent Shuhei Nagasawa never lost sight of the importance of music in his life.
After competing on The Voice China, Nagasawa released his first single "Crimson Love", which skyrocketed his presence in the music industry. Since then, his career in music has not slowed down. In 2016, he released two more singles “I Think” and “My Only Dream”, and his EP “Hide My Tears”. His journey is an inspiration to all, showing that perseverance to achieve your dream can get you through any bumps along the way.
Though Nagasawa’s list of accomplishments is notable, he is ecstatic to return to familiar territory. As he prepares to take the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant stage as a guest performer, he is excited to return to his roots and the city where his dream first became true. Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #7 Anna Tian #7 Anna hopes that the audience will remember that she is a yoga instructor who has practiced yoga for more than a decade. When she teaches, she conveys to her students that yoga is not only a good form of exercise but it also helps keep one calm. Anna is looking forward to the evening dress portion of the finals, as she can’t wait to showcase her new-found confidence. If Anna were to become this year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant champion, she would like to continue to raise awareness for charities that help children in rural mountain areas, help the children receive education and provide them with the necessities vital for them to achieve their dreams.
MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #8 Jessica Leung #8 Jessica hopes that the audience will remember her passion for music. She hopes the songs that she writes can move others. If Jessica were to be this year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant champion, she would like to use her voice to encourage everyone to support the arts because she believes that more people should have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the value of creativity. She would also like to encourage everyone to participate in different conservation activities and to care for the environment so that everyone can have the chance to live a happy and comfortable life.
MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #9 Angela Li #9 Angela hopes the audience can remember her as a ray of sunshine. She believes that though there may be difficulties in life, as long as you face it with a positive attitude, you can jump over the hurdle. Angela is looking forward to the opening dance of the show, as dance teacher Vason has been working tirelessly with each and every finalists to ensure that every aspect is perfect. The ideal world in Angela's mind is one where everyone is free. But in order for that to happen, everyone must work together. Like Micheal Jackson once said (sang), “it’s true that we will make a better day, just you and me” (We Are The World).
2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #4 Patricia Chen #4 Patricia hopes that audiences will remember her as an outgoing and bubbly contestant. She enjoys meeting new people and trying new things. Not only did Patricia want to challenge herself with new experiences (like signing up for the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant and all the firsts that come along with being a finalist) but she also wanted to show the Chinese traditions that she grew up with, including language and culture. If Patricia were to be crowned this year’s champion, she would make sure that her voice is heard as she shares Chinese-Canadian culture with people from all over the world.
MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #5 Xiaoyu Chen Xiaoyu is a basketball-loving financial consultant who often has to deal with numbers day-in and day-out. In her downtime, she enjoys outdoor sports. In the winter, you can often find her hitting the slopes. In the summer, she enjoys surfing and hiking. Xiaoyu decided to join the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant because she wanted to meet new friends and learn from different people. She is eager to take advantage of this rare opportunity to work on boosting her confidence. The ideal world in Xiaoyu's mind is a world full of peace, tolerance and understanding because many countries are now suffering from war. If Xiaoyu were to be crowned the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant champion, she would like to raise awareness for the work that charities do, and raise funds to help those in need.
MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #6 Joely Ho #6 Joely has a smile that could light up the room from a mile away. The ideal world in her mind is that everyone can face each day with a smile on their face. With a healthy state of mind, you can face everything that the day throws at you. Joely enjoys two vastly different activities: Muay Thai and singing. Muay Thai helps her to express her active side whereas singing can help her express her different emotions. Joely decided to sign up for this year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant to learn how to face an audience and enhance self-confidence. She also hopes to use MCTP as a platform to promote and educate the next generation of environmental protection. Joely is most looking forward to the dance portion of the finals, as the past three months, all finalists have been working hard on their dancing skills to ensure that the audience sees the best side of them on show day.
2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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MCTP2019 Contestant Journey: #1 Elaine Qian #1 Elaine learnt about the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant very early on, as she follows beauty blogger Elva Ni (who happens to be our 2005 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant Champion). Elaine hopes to embody values from her role model and live life with optimism and help others see the beauty around them.Thanks to the encouragement from her dance teacher, Elaine gathered up courage and applied for this year’s MCTP. She hopes that the audience will remember her and her accordion performance on show day.
MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #2 Serena Kwok #2 Serena joined the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant to meet new friends. Her shy demeanor as a child was a driving force for her mother to sign her up for different drama classes, with hopes that those could inspire confidence. Serena hopes that the audience will remember her as cheerful and bubbly. Her outgoing personality goes hand-in-hand with her decision to study journalism and act as the external affairs executive for her campus student union. When Serena interviews others, she gains insight into the lives of others. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports of stage plays with her friends.
MCTP2019 Contestant Journeys: #3 Ida Tsang As a nurse, #3 Ida often faces many patients who are in need of a wide variety of medical needs. When she saw that the patient whom is suffering but is unable to help, she feels helpless. Because of this, Ida is dedicated to what she does, in hopes that she can help more patients on their path to recovery. For years, Ida has watched the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant and envisioned that one day, she would step onto the MCTP stage as a contestant. And this year, her dream came true. If Ida were to be this year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant champion, she would like to spread awareness towards issues about environmental protection, as she feels that everyone in this world has a responsibility to contribute to the health of our planet.
2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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After competing on The Voice China, Shuhei Nagasawa hit a roadblock in his songwriting process. As he struggled with his next steps, he wrote down how he felt in the moment and turned it into a song. Shortly after, he released his first single "Crimson Love", which skyrocketed his presence in the music industry. Since then, his career in music has not slowed down. In 2016, he released two more singles “I Think” and “My Only Dream”, and his EP “Hide My Tears”. Since then, he has signed with famous Japanese entertainment label Amuse, and has also participated in the Japanese production of “Romeo & Juliet” (produced in partner with Johnny & Associates). As he prepares to take the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant stage as a guest performer, he is excited to return to his roots and the city where his dream first became true.
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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James Zhou hails from a musical family (his father was a singer), so it's no shock that James himself chose a career in music. Two generations of music lovers collide, as they often explored the techniques of lyrical composition and discussed performance techniques of different singers from varying genres.Whenever Zhou writes a new song, he turns to his father for opinions on how to improve on all levels. During his time on Sing My Song, he wrote a touching song dedicated to his father, which became a huge hit with judges and fans alike. Zhou is currently active in the music industry,writing music with icons like Lala Hsu, Yan Kun, Tia Ray and more, and continuing to advance his singing career.
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 | November 29, 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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The annual Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant will be held on November 29th. Under the guidance of our star-studded team for the past couple of months, our finalists have been showcasing what it means to embody confidence and beauty. Whether it be a for a studio shoot or a Catwalk show, the 9 finalists put their best foot forward to ensure that the audience sees their best side.
Who do you think will be this year's Miss Photogenic?
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 Photography Contest, organized by Fairchild Television and co-organized by Talentvision, Fairchild Radio, and Popular Lifestyle Entertainment Magazine, was held at 7:30pm on November 9th at First Markham Place.
Close to forty photographers participated in this year’s event. Spectators, alongside competing photographers, had the opportunity to not only witness the public debut of the nine finalists but also the finalists putting months of hard work to the test. For the past two months, finalists had been training hard at their choreography and catwalk sessions to ensure that spectators and photographers would capture their best possible side.
The first outfit consisted of autumn-esque outfits. The bold colours and symmetrical patterns screamed vigour and vitality. Following autumn comes winter; what better way to go through the chilliest season than with a warm coat? Finalists strut down the catwalk in elegant winter coats, proving one does not have to sacrifice style to be comfy. The nine finalists entered the latter part of the show with excitement as they donned elegant event gowns. Each finalist took the stage on her own to model and reveal her streamed-line pageant figure. The grand finale with this stylish and elegant evening gown wrapped up the night at First Markham Place in high spirits.
The response to the Photo Contest was overwhelming. All participating photographers were astounded as the nine amateur models posed for the lens. The catwalk music, the clicking sound of cameras, combined with pricey camera lenses, filled the whole venue and was music to everyone's ears.
A winning photographer will be selected to win a bottle of award-winning ice wine, sponsored by Willow Spring Winery. The result will be announced on our website on November 20th.
Viewers can get to know more about each of the nine finalists and stay up-to-date on their ventures (including all pageant activities such as photoshoots, promo shoots, catwalk training, choreography classes and visits to charity organization) by exploring www.TorontoChinesePageant.com or by following us on social media:
The change of an angle can bring a whole new view of the world.
#1 Elaine Qian & #2 Serena Kwok
Makeup is often a girls' best friend. #1 Elaine prefers a popping colour palette (consisting of white, light purple and blue) that suits her best. #2 Serena believes that it is normal for girls to love all things beauty. For her, it is easy to find an outfit that matches perfectly, and a handbag that can make said outfit pop.
#3 Ida Tsang & #3 Patricia Chen
#3 Ida enjoys spending time outdoors. From running to bike rides to exercising in the wilderness, she feels like nature is her best de-stresser. #4 Patricia loves to ride tandem bikes, as it provides an opportunity for her to build a deeper connection with her friends as they take on an adventure.
#5 Xiaoyu Chen & #6 Joely Ho
#5 Xiaoyu learnt her cooking skills from watching videos and asking her mother to teach her. Looking back, she is proud of how far she has come in her cooking journey. #6 Joely hails from a family with a cooking background, thus allowing her to have the chance to experience new foods from a young age. Her palette and kitchen skills reflect her many years of ventures into food and cooking.
#7 Anna Tian & #8 Jessica Leung & #9 Angela Li
#8 Jessica has loved music ever since she was a little girl, and often uses it as an outlet to express her feelings. #7 Anna has been dancing all her life, using it as a way to destress after a hard day’s work. When #9 Angela plays the piano, she feels like she’s transported to a different world.
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre | November 29th, 2019
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Introducing this year's Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant guest performer: Shuhei Nagasawa!
2nd runner-up in the 2013 New Talent Singing Awards and winner of the "Most Popular Online" Award, trilingual-talent Shuhei Nagasawa never lost sight of the importance of music in his life. He competed in the fourth season of The Voice China and landed a Top 4 spot in Na Ying's team (Top 16 in the country). Since then, his career in music has not slowed down.
In 2014, Nagasawa released his first single "Crimson Love", skyrocketing his presence in the music industry.
As he prepares to take the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant stage as a guest performer, he is excited to return to his roots and the city where his dream first became true.
Make sure you stay tuned to our social media accounts for the latest updates on all things MCTP!
Introducing the first half of this year's Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant guest performer duo: James Zhou!
Zhou is no stranger to Toronto; he won 2nd place in the 2010 New Talent Singing Awards and 1st place in Fairchild Radio's The 4th Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest (SQ4). He often says that music is where he can find himself best. He joined The Voice China and wowed the judges with his singing and dancing techniques, which ultimately landed a place on Jay Chou's team. He also joined Sing My Song and wrote a touching song dedicated to his father, which became a huge hit with fans. He is currently active in the music industry, writing music with icons like Lala Hsu, Yan Kun, Tia Ray and more, and continuing to advance his singing career.
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Part of the pageant process is doing due diligence by emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community. On October 25th,our finalists paid a visit to the Mon Sheong Long-Term Care Facility in Richmond Hill and spent the afternoon with residents and staff.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant is entering its milestone 25th year. To celebrate, residents and finalists teamed up to tackle an art project: design a sculpture that incorporates Mon Sheong and MCTP’s 25th anniversary. As the countdown timer reached zero, excitement and satisfaction could be heard from the teams of 2 as they completed their creations and prepared to show them off.
Finalists also serenaded long-term care residents with musical performances. From singing to the piano to flute, and a little dancing in-between, the golden oldie songs performed surely brought a blast from the past for the audience.
The joyous laughter that filled the room ensured that today's experience left a mark in the hearts of all.
Part of the pageant process is doing due diligence by emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community. On October 25th, our finalists paid a visit to the Daily Bread Food Bank and spent the morning giving back to the less fortunate.
Their tour of one of Canada’s largest food banks started with food sorting, where they had the opportunity to get hands-on and go through donations. Through teamwork, they made sure that all donations had not passed their 'best before' date and separated them into their corresponding categories.
The Daily Bread Food Bank is also a provider of hot meals for the less fortunate. The finalists had the opportunity to assist in potato-preparation in the kitchen. Their nimble peeling-skills and determination, as they pared through 15lbs of potatoes, garnered praise from both staff and volunteers present.
To be able to help those less fortunate than ourselves is an experience that surely would not be forgotten by all anytime soon.
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With a little less than six weeks left until show day, everyone is working and training hard. Though the journey may involve countless hours of sweat and practice, this life-changing journey is all worth it!
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The process leading up to show day is just as important as the big show itself. Our finalists are now going through rigorous training sessions to make sure that they showcase the best version of themselves on the stage in November. It may be a long and tedious journey, but it's worth it.
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Through the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant, Fairchild Television is committed to the principles of charitable causes and hopes to raise awareness and support within the Chinese-Canadian community for the services provided by local charitable organizations, while encouraging our finalists to become socially aware of what happens in their community.
This year, for the first time, the North York General Hospital Foundation has teamed up with the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant in becoming this years' charitable partner.
As the saying goes, “many a little makes a mickle”. You can help North York General Hospital continue to provide the best care possible for their patients by purchasing tickets here.
Friday November 29th 8:30pm Hall G, South Bldg., 222 Bremner Blvd Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, ON
Presented by Bamburgh Dental Office and Dr. Edward Lee, the contest for this year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 Brightest Teeth Award is back again!
Who do you think has the brightest teeth?
Voting is now open!! The Brightest Teeth Award winner and a lucky audience member will each receive a professional teeth-whitening treatment.
The contestant who gets the most votes will win the title of「The Brightest Teeth Award Winner」!
The Award winner (contestant) will be announced at the press conference. The lucky participant will be drawn and announced on the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant website shortly after.
Note: The lucky participant will be notified by phone to pick up the prize of professional dental whitening treatment. In any case that the phone provided by the audience is incorrect, the organizers have the right to randomly draw another lucky winner from the participants to receive the prize.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant Brightest Smile Award and Prize are sponsored by Bamburgh Dental Office and Dr. Edward Lee.
The nine finalists for this year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant recently just completed the shooting for the promotional poster. Our make-up stylists, hair stylists and image consultant were on scene to assist and make sure all finalists looked their best. Our star-studded team spent their time dressing up our finalists to ensure that their beauty would shine through the lens.
For more information on when the official poster will be released, make sure you keep an eye on our social media accounts!
The Photography Contest for the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant is just around the corner! Held this year on November 9th at First Markham Place at 7:30pm, the contest is a great way for passionate photographers to capture beautiful moments of our nine finalists as they take the stage.
We welcome all photographers to register for this fun-filled annual photography event! At the same time, finalists will also be voting for whomever she thinks is most deserving of the Miss Congeniality title.
The Photography Contest winner will recieve a bottle of award-winning ice wine sponsored by Willow Springs Winery. The winner will be announced on the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageantsite on November 20th.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Registration is open now!
This year, for the first time, the North York General Hospital Foundation has teamed up with Miss ChineseT oronto Pageant in becoming this years' charitable partner. Part of the proceeds from this years' Pageant will be donated to help reconstruct and improve North York General Hospital.
On September 26th, from 7am to 6pm, DJ’s from Fairchild Radio will be broadcasting live from SickKids Hospital in downtown Toronto for this year's Fairchild SickKids Fundraising Day!
Great Mountain Ginseng is excited to help support SickKids Hospital!
SickKids Hospital has always placed the health of their patients as its top priority. Alongside providing world-class medical care, they also help develop techniques that medical professionals can use to improve the care provided.
We hope that everyone will join us in supporting the Fairchild SickKids Fundraising Day!
Donations can be made online through www.sickkidsfairchild.com or through the donation hotline 416-598-2303.
What goes on behind the doors at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is nothing short of miraculous: world-class medical staff doing ground-breaking medical research, and achieving extraordinary medical breakthroughs, all in hopes that they can save a kid’s life.
After six long decades, the SickKids building requires critical improvements so that doctors and patients can continue to provide (and receive) world-class care. Your contribution will ensure that Toronto’s SickKids Hospital will continue to be able to open their doors and continue to find advancements in medical techniques to help countless children have a happier and healthier future.
For this fundraising event, SickKids Hospital has made teddy bears to thank their supporters. There are six types, each of which represents a child with deep ties to the hospital. These teddy bears are SickKids’ way of thanking you for not only supporting the reconstruction of facilities but also for supporting these brave and strong children in their battles.
To learn more or donate, please visit www.sickkidsfairchild.com or through our donation hotline 416-598-2303.
In the eyes of many, children are the most vulnerable when they are sick. But in the eyes of the medical staff at SickKids Hospital, they are more than just patients; they are warriors and superheroes. Amongst them is Geoffrey, who powers through his illness with positivity and optimism.
Geoffrey is a child that is full of energy and mysticism. Though he has faced multiple examinations and treatments since his diagnosis, he has powered through those without falter. Support from his family and SickKids Hospital have both been essential to Geoffrey and his recovery. And, with your support, SickKids Hospital can continue to provide world-class care to more children like him.
6 specially-made teddy bears were made, each representing a joint belief and effort between SickKids Hospital and their patients to strive for a better future. Each bear also has encouraging words in Chinese to cheer on the children as they continue their battle at the hospital.
To learn more and donate, please visit www.sickkidsfairchild.com and help us support SickKids Hospital!
Cassidy has been going to the SickKids Hospital for treatment almost every day these past few years, changing life as she and her family know it. Cassidy and her family put their trust in SickKids as they go through hurdle after hurdle.
With your support through events like the Community Rally and these six specially-designed teddy bears, SickKids can continue to provide world-class care to more children like Cassidy.
6 specially-made bears have been made, each representing a joint belief and effort between SickKids Hospital and their patients to strive for a better future. Each bear also has encouraging words in Chinese to cheer on the children as they continue their battle at the hospital.
To learn more and donate, please visit www.sickkidsfairchild.com and help us support SickKids Hospital!
Children are gifts from above. Even though twins Charlotte and Ella faced multiple surgeries from birth, they were always the apple of their parents' eyes. Fortunately, SickKids Hospital has the equipment and expertise to fight hand-in-hand with children on their battle between life and death.
No one can predict the future, but Charlotte and Ella's extraordinary journey certainly kickstarted their road in life. The "Extraordinary" Bear is an omen to their journey. SickKids Hospital requires critical improvements to a building that has helped children for the past six decades. With your support through events like the Community Rally, SickKids can continue to provide world-class care to those who need it most.
These bears represent a joint belief and effort between SickKids Hospital and their patients to strive for a better future. Each bear also has encouraging words in Chinese to cheer on the children as they continue their battle at the hospital.
To learn more and donate, please visit www.sickkidsfairchild.com and help us support SickKids Hospital!
The saying goes "time heals all wounds"; but without the advancement in technology that helps treat children and counselling for their parents, Sean and his family would be in the hospital for way longer than needed.
The powerful medical team at SickKids Hospital can be said to be the backbone behind Sean and other sick children. This world-class children's hospital requires critical improvements so that doctors and patients can continue to provide the best care possible. For this fundraising event, SickKids Hospital had six bears made; each in the mirror of a child's battle at the hospital.
Sean's bear, affectionately named "Hope", is a promise for the future and hope those other children can win their battles with their illnesses.
These bears represent a joint belief and effort between SickKids Hospital and their patients to strive for a better future. Each bear also has encouraging words in Chinese to cheer on the children as they continue their battle at the hospital.
To learn more and donate, please visit www.sickkidsfairchild.com and help us support SickKids Hospital!
Liaoning Ballet Ensemble presents the original ballet in Toronto. Don't miss it!
The contents of the program are interpreted from a modern perspective. "Mulan", "Swan Lake", "Jasmine" and "Don Quixote" are integrated into the music which attracted people's attention.
"Mulan"
Liaoning Ballet Ensemble interprets the filial piety and faithfulness of the heroine Mulan in a modern perspective. Mulan's characteristic are distinctive in the legendary story by performing the Chinese traditional art.
"Swan Lake"
"Swan Lake" is integrated with Tchaikovsky's music. With beautiful music and infectious dance, the whole performance has become more exciting.
"Jasmine"
The whole performance brings both Eastern and Western dance and music elements combining famous Chinese folk song music. Such ballet dance creates a quiet and far-reaching artistic emotions.
"Don Quixote"
Don Quixote's ballet focuses on expressing thoughts and feelings. In the choreography, different kinds of dances are used to express the character's personality.
Immediately browser Fairchild Television Facebook Fanpage and answer the simple questions, you will have the opportunity to participate in the lucky draw gettting 2 tickets for the Chinese original ballet played by Liaoning Ballet Ensemble at the Living Art Centre in Toronto on September 19 or September 22!
Have you signed up for the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant?
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant aims to bring the best of you for all to see. This experience has broadened the horizons of many, allowing contestants to participate in activities outside of their comfort zone.
Joining the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant was a turning point for 2008 Champion Christine Kuo. Her pageant venture led her to experience new adventures in life. Have you signed up for the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant?
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant embodies the definition of beauty as a whole: beauty not only refers to one's appearance, but also to one's internal manner and wisdom.
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2007 Champion Leanne Wang discovered a passion for acting. Her Pageant experience re-wrote her journey in life. If you want to re-write yours, make sure you sign up for this years' Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant!
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant aims to bring the best of you for all to see. This experience has broadened the horizons of many, allowing contestants to participate in activities outside of their comfort zone.
Because of her time in the Pageant, 2005 Champion Elva Ni had the opportunity to set foot in the entertainment industry, which broadened her horizons and have her an opportunity to have her own online platform and studio. Want to realize your dreams like Elva? Make sure you sign up for the 2019 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant!
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
The finalists selected for the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant embody beauty as a whole. They will take the stage and show the world a more confident and independent side of themselves.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant has opened a lot of roads for 2012 1st Runner-Up Joy Yang. She is currently a independent designer and brand designer in Taiwan.
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form for can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
Are you witty and charismatic? Seize this oppurtunity to show your personality on the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant stage!
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2017 Champion Tiffany Choi made a decision that changed her life. She has had the oppurtunity to embark on an international stage, broaden her horizons and make her dreams a reality. She is currrently pursuing a new page in her life: acting. If you want a chance to be like Tiffany, make sure you sign up for this year's Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant!
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
The Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant embodies the definition of beauty as a whole: beauty not only refers to one's appearance, but also to one's internal manner and wisdom.
Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2012 2nd Runner-Up Adriana Zhang! Growing up, Adriana watched beauty pageants on television, but it never crossed her mind that she would participate in the Pageant years later. This experience broadened her horizons and helped her solidy her goal in life - to be a television host. Hurry up and give yourself a chance to find your goal in life!
The deadline to apply for this years' Pageant is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form can be found at www.TorontoChinesePageant.com. Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices. For more details, please call 905-889-8090.
The deadline to apply is September 3rd, 2019 (Tuesday) at 6pm EST.
The application form for Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2019 can be found inwww.TorontoChinesePageant.com . Forms can also be obtained at the Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio Toronto offices.
Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision Television and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the finals for the Students Can Sing singing competition were held at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto on June 21st.
Thank you to everyone who supported our eight finalists along this journey!
The second round consisted of duets.
#1 Jeffrey Chow and #7 Haochuan Cheng showcased the spirit of Hong Kong through the Cantonese song “Sail On”. Even if you are confused in your life, you can withstand whatever comes at you as long as you can be with like-minded friends and relatives.
#2 Yuqi Yang and #3 Teresa Tang bring the feeling of gradually broadening one’s core, but also a bit of bittersweet longing, into the hearts of the audience.
#4 Sandy Sun and #5 Andy Yuan showcased their harmonious and intertwined voices through love song “Beautiful”.
Hailing from the same school, #6 Guanyu Yan and #8 Jessie Cai portray a couple’s vindictiveness through “Catfight”.
Special guest performer Ryan Yu took the stage to serenade the audience with "Love Without Reincarnation", "Perfect", "Idol", and "Shallow”. Audience members were absolutely smitten with Yu’s lovely voice.
Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision Television and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the finals for the Students Can Sing singing competition were held at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto on June 21st.
Thank you to everyone who supported our eight finalists along this journey!
Alongside our eight Students Can Sing finalists, four ex-New Talent Singing Award finalists (Patrick Lau, Natalie Lam, Kenneth Wu and Richard Wang) helped create an energetic song & dance performance to open the show.
In the first round, the eight finalists each selected a song that best showed their strength to the audience.
#1 Jeffrey Chow sang an emotional rendition of his favourite song “So You Didn’t Love Me Enough”.
#2 Yuqi Yang sang the theme song to the TV series, "Jackdaw Boy", showcasing the ups and downs of being an adolescent.
Through “Content”, #3 Teresa Tang depicts a story about grasping the chances that come your way and to not live with regrets.
#4 Sandy Sun captivated the audience with her jazzy interpretation of “Grasp”.
#5 Andy Yuan uses his self-produced song “Worth” to showcase his carefree but open lifestyle.
#6 Guanyu Yan’s sense of helplessness, mixed with the sadness and warm complex emotions expressed by his introverted singing voice, tell a story of a pair of lovers through “Remember”.
Like #7 Haochuan Cheng, his song “Relativity” is a reflection of who he is: approachable, relaxed, happy, and living life to the fullest.
#8 Jessie Cai used “Worship” to tell a story of someone reminiscing on past events, and the feelings that come along with it.
Stay tuned tomorrow as we post more highlights from the show!!
Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision Television and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the finals for the Students Can Sing singing competition were held at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto on June 21st (Friday).
#8 Jessie Cai (from the University of Toronto Scarborough campus) was crowned the champion. 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up went to #4 Sandy Sun (from the University of Toronto Scarborough campus) and #5 Andy Yuan (York University) respectively. The Most Perfect Interpretation Award was awarded to #6 Guanyu Yan (from the University of Toronto Scarborough campus), and was presented by Scarborough Kingscross Hyundai President Mr. Clayton Tso.
From left: 2nd runner-up Andy Yuan, champion Jessie Cai, 1st runner-up Sandy Sun, winner of the Most Perfect Interpretation Award (presented by Kingscross Hyundai) Guanyu Yan
From left: Scarborough Kingscross Hyundai President Mr. Clayton Tso, Most Perfect Interpretation Award winner Guanyu Yan
Ryan Yu made a special trip from China to Toronto to serve as a special guest performer, singing a few beautiful songs, and the audience welcomed him with warm applause.
In order to promote the local university and college music culture, Fairchild Television was ecstatic to be able to provide a platform for students who love music. There are many students in universities and colleges that have musical talents and love to sing, and this opportunity allowed students to develop their talents and realize their musical dreams.
Participating schools include the University of Toronto (St. George campus), University of Toronto (Mississauga campus), University of Toronto (Scarborough campus), York University, Ryerson University, Centennial College and more.
Masters of Ceremonies for the final show included Poon Chung Ming and Denise Liang. The judging panel was comprised of singer and singing teacher Mr. Hill Jiang, singer and vocal teacher Ms. Angela Zhang, and famous musician Mr. Li Hui Ming. The auditor for the competition was Mr. Alexis Yam, CA.
Alongside our eight finalists, four ex-New Talent Singing Award finalists (Patrick Lau, Natalie Lam, Kenneth Wu and Richard Wang) helped create an energetic song & dance performance to open the show.
The finals were split into two sections. In the first section, the eight finalists each selected a song that best showed their strength to the audience.
The second round consisted of duets.
Special guest performer Ryan Yu took the stage to serenade the audience with "Love Without Reincarnation", "Perfect", "Idol", and "Shallow”. Audience members were absolutely smitten with Yu’s lovely voice. Yu’s hardworking attitude and unremitting efforts to improve are definitely traits that our finalists can take home.
Students Can Sing 2019 could not have happened without the generous support by various sponsors. In addition to real-time updates through social media, the Students Can Sing finals will air June 30th at 9pm on Fairchild TV, July 7th at 6pm on Fairchild TV HD and July 14th at 6:30pm on Talentvision for those who could not be there in person.
Students Can Sing 2019 Press Conference Welcomes 2nd Runner-Up of Season 3 of The Voice of China Ryan Yu
Guest performer Ryan Yu made the transpacific trip to take the Students Can Sing stage with our eight finalists as we find out who will emerge victorious and nab the Students Can Sing champion title.
Journey Through Music Influenced by his grandfather, Ryan Yu’s love for music started at a very young age. His grandfather would play the piano and sing every day. In turn, music became a crucial part of Yu’s life. Born in Wuhan, this rising Chinese pop singer’s handsome and lively demeanour goes hand-in-hand with his singing skills.
During his time in the United States, he formed a band to continue his passion for music and singing. He entered a competition that he would later say helped solidify his decision to join the music industry.
When he returned to China, he jump-started his musical career by participating in many large-scale singing competitions. His achievements have been quite impressive, including a second-runner up position on the third season of The Voice of China.
In order to pursue his musical dream, Yu gave up the opportunity to study in the United States. When he expressed his desire to leave school to pursue music, he was met with strong opposition from his parents. However, he did not take his parents’ objections to heart. Yu went to a bar to sing and found a teacher to teach him proper techniques. His achievements today prove that his efforts have not been in vain.
Support Overseas Yu is very popular in China. He participated in many large-scale singing competitions and achieved outstanding results.
In 2014, he participated in season 3 of The Voice of China. He emerged as the frontrunner in Yang Kun’s group and subsequently achieved a 2nd runner-up position overall. In the same year, Yu was named Wuhan’s N Generation Idol, as he inspires the younger generation to be innovative and courageous.
In 2015, he won the Newcomer Award at the China Music Awards. In the same year, he also became a professional racer.
In 2016, he sang the theme song for the outdoor reality show competition Our Challenge, and the ending song for the TV series City Still Believe In Love.
In 2017, he won the Oriental Billboard’s "Oriental Newcomer" award.
In 2018, he released his original single ‘Idol’ and his personal single ‘Wait For Your Answer’.
Not only has Yu won numerous awards in China, but he has also received strong support from his fans in Canada. In a recent ‘New Voice Award’ poll, he garnered the highest number of votes from his overseas fans.
Finals Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision Television and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the finals for the Students Can Sing singing competition will be held at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto on June 21st (Friday). Participating schools include the University of Toronto (St. George campus), University of Toronto (Mississauga campus), University of Toronto (Scarborough campus), York University, Ryerson University, Centennial College and more.
Masters of Ceremonies for the final show include Poon Chung Ming and Denise Liang. The judging panel is comprised of singer and singing teacher Mr. Hill Jiang, singer and vocal teacher Ms. Angela Zhang, and famous musician Mr. Li Hui Ming. The auditor for the competition is Mr. Alexis Yam, CA.
Awards In addition to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, the eight finalists will also be battling it out for the Most Perfect Interpretation Award (presented by Kingscross Hyundai).
The finalists have gone through countless series of training sessions to perfect their singing and dancing skills, in preparation for show day.
Be sure to watch Fairchild Television June 30th at 9pm to catch the entire show and see who is crowned the Students Can Sing champion!
In order to promote the local university and college music culture, Fairchild Television is ecstatic to be able to provide the best opportunity and platform for students who love music. There are many students in universities and colleges that have musical talents and love to sing. This platform allows students to develop their talents and realize their musical dreams. We wish all the finalists the best of luck, and hope they enjoy the stage and this experience to the fullest!
Fairchild TV is excited to welcome Ryan Yu, 2nd runner-up for the 3rd season of The Voice of China, as this year's guest performer.
These finals take Ryan on a trip down memory lane, as he recalls a time when he was struggling to jumpstart his music dream back in college.
He offers words of encouragement to the finalists as they near the final show: overcome your fears, enjoy the moment, and always try to improve. You'll enjoy the stage more and perform better if you are connected with what you are doing.
The finals for the 'Student Can Sing' singing competition will be held June 21st (Friday) at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto.
The finals for the 'Students Can Sing' singing competition will be held at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto on June 21st (Friday).
Fairchild TV is excited to welcome Ryan Yu, 2nd runner-up for the 3rd season of The Voice of China, as this year's guest performer.
Ryan kickstarted his music career when he returned to China after participating in a music competition in the United States.
His biggest accomplishment so far is winning the 2nd runner-up position on the third season of The Voice of China.
'Students Can Sing' brings back memories of the struggles that he has endured to pursure his dream in music. He hopes the students enjoy every minute and every second on this stage.
Want to know more about our finalists? Check out their promo videos below!
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No.1 Jeffrey Chow Jeffrey is a master at darts. Through competition experience, he believes that the most important thing (whether it be while one is singing or one is playing darts) is concentration. Through singing, one can tell a story and move listeners with music. He feels that it’s important to cherish the time he has with people who enjoy his music, rather than dwell in the past.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No.2 Yang Yuqi Yuqi’s hobbies include singing and playing basketball. He is very proud when he heard others praise him on the court and on the stage. Yuqi finds that music is a very important part of his life. Through music, he has been able to make new friends and learn about local Toronto culture.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No.3 Teresa Tang Music has always been part of Teresa's life, as she started learning the piano at a very young age. Through music, she has been able to meet many friends and learn about the many different cultural backgrounds in Toronto. She will put those experiences into her singing and hopes that she will have no regrets.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No. 4 Sandy Sun Sandy comes from a family of artists. Under the influence of her parents, Sandy started singing from a young age. She hopes that through her own performances and interpretation, she can express the meaning and mood of the song to the audience. Though she has been singing since she was a little girl, her parents have never seen her perform on the big stage. She hopes that this performance is one her parents will be proud of.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No. 5 Andy Yuan Music makes Andy more confident in life. He started playing the flute from a very young age. He understands that singing and playing the flute are different, as you need to be able to use your emotions to express the meaning of the song. His observant and cautious nature allows him to find out what is important and precious to him.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No. 6 Yan Guanyu Guanyu enjoys living life with spontaneity with a sprinkle of order. He has an open and bubbly personality, much like the songs of his idols. Because of this, Guan Yu combines the way he lives life with his singing. He treasures every opportunity he gets to sing, as it is a way for him to improve his skill.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No. 7 Cheng Haochuan Haochuan understands that there may be no second chance in life, so he makes sure that he makes due when presented with an opportunity. Whether it be a competition or in his daily life, the most important thing is to have the ability to think and act independently. That way, you will be able to choose the path that you want to take. Haochuan integrates music into his life, and enjoy life while learning and sharing music.
"Students Can Sing" Contestant No. 8 Jessie Cai Music is part of Jessie's life, as it has been doing for many years. She hopes to use her enthusiasm for music to perform on different stages and accumulate more performance experience. Jessie has met many friends because of singing, and singing has become a way for her to relax and decompress. She hopes to continue to adhere to this enthusiasm, sing her unique style, and embark on her own stage.
The finals for the 'Students Can Sing' singing competition will be held at the John Bassett Theatre in downtown Toronto on June 21st (Friday).
Fairchild TV is excited to welcome Ryan Yu, 2nd runner-up for the 3rd season of The Voice of China, as this year's guest performer.
Influenced by his grandfather, Ryan Yu’s love for music started at a very young age. His grandfather would play the piano and sing every day. In turn, music became a crucial part of Yu’s life.
Born in Wuhan, rising Chinese pop singer Ryan Yu’s handsome and lively demeanour goes hand-in-hand with his singing skills.
During his time in the United States, he formed a band to continue his passion for music and singing. He entered a competition that he would later say helped solidify his decision to join the music industry.
Who will sing their heart out and emerge victoriously?
Our eight finalists have been busy preparing for the final showdown at the John Basset Theatre! They have been attending intensive training sessions on singing techniques, dancing, stage presentation and more in preparation for June 21st. Come cheer on your favourite contestant and see who will be crowned the winner!
Special Guest Performer: Ryan Yu from The Voice of China (season 3)
Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by Talentvision, Fairchild Radio, and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the semi-final for the ‘Students Can Sing’ singing contest was held on May 4th at First Markham Place.
The 18 contestants from the participating universities and colleges sang their hearts out to vie for a spot in the finals. They each took turns serenading the crowd, followed by loud applause from fans as they cheered on their favorite contestant.
Hosts Rebecca Liu and William Sun also played interactive games with audience members and gave out gifts. After two intense rounds of competition, plus commentaries from our star judging panel, the eight finalists have been chosen.
From University of Toronto St. George Campus: Teresa Tang
From University of Toronto Mississauga Campus: Sandy Sun
From University of Toronto Scarborough Campus: Jessie Cai, YAN Guanyu
The highly anticipated ‘TVB Fairchild Fans Party’ has once again made its way to Canada, bringing with it a remarkable lineup.
Organized by Fairchild Television, and co-organized by TVB, Talentvision, Fairchild Radio and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine, the annual 'TVB Fairchild Fans Party' was held on April 20th at 8pm at the John Basset Theatre in downtown Toronto. Four of TVB’s hottest stars, Sharon Chan, Shaun Tam, Kristal Tin and Hubert Wu, alongside Masters of Ceremonies Poon Chung Ming (Poon Sir) and Oi Yiu Wong, delivered a remarkable and unforgettable evening filled with music and laughter to audience members.
The works of the four stars are deeply rooted in the hearts of audience members. Theme songs played as the stars appeared onstage and each threw signed T-shirts into the crowd.
In 2014, Hubert Wu made his Toronto debut as the guest performer for that year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant. He expressed his excitement to once again return to Toronto this year for TVB Fairchild Fans Party. Hubert is known for his guest appearance in ‘Be Home For Dinner’ which jumpstarted his acting career. His most recent portrayal of a one-hundred-year-old spirit in ‘The Exorcist’s Meter’ has garnered high praise from fans. As singing is still his greatest interest, he brought two songs to his excited fans: the theme song to ‘The Exorcist’s Meter’, and the theme song for ‘Wife, Interrupted’.
The popular Hong Kong drama ‘Tiger Mom Blues’ will be making its way to Fairchild Television 2 on April 29th. With the highest audience recorded at 31 points, it’s no wonder that Sharon Chan was welcomed to the stage with excited applause from fans. As a new mother for just 2 years, Chan admits that "every job has different levels of challenges, but they all feel very fun". She hopes that, in the future, she can act in a wider variety of roles to help refine her skills as an actress. She brought two famous songs, ‘Star Dreams’ and ‘Think One Day’ to the remarkable show.
Shaun Tam, who returned to Toronto for the first time in 20 years, had audiences chanting for their 'prince charming'. As a family man and an actor, he was very grateful to everyone for their support. He reminisced on how his time studying in Toronto 20 years ago were the best years of his life, and how excited he was to return to where he first started. His performance in ‘The Stunt’, ‘The Ultimate Confession After 18 Years’, and ‘Succession War’ all showcased his superb acting skills. However, amongst them, he commented that his role in ‘Succession War’ was the most challenging but also the most rewarding. He also showed off his singing skills by serenading the audience with ‘Next Year Today’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’.
Kristal Tin was welcomed to the stage with applause as loud as thunder. Her extraordinary acting has been fully demonstrated in multiple drama series, even winning her a ‘Best Actress In A Leading Role’ Award at the TVB Anniversary Awards. Not only can she act, but she is also a phenomenal program host. She was awarded the ‘Best Program Host’ Award in 2018 with her show ‘Pretty Forty’. Many don't know that Tin is also a singer. She once said that "the fire to sing was never really extinguished" and has never left her, as it is her interest. Performing for the first time on such a large stage, she surprised audiences with two songs: ‘It’s Not That Easy’ and ‘Most Dear’.
Some lucky fans had the honour to go on stage to play games with their idols: “Ropes”, “Paper Cups”, “Can You Guess” and “Relay”.
In the ‘Ropes’ and ‘Plastic Cups’ game, audience-favourite Shaun Tam and Hubert Wu both rallied behind their teammates to see who would emerge as the winner.
In the ‘Can You Guess’ game, Sharon Chan and her teammates proved that they had strong eyes, and frequently answered questions correctly.
‘Relay’ proved to be the most challenging, but Kristal Tin and her teammates gained the upper hand with their teamwork.
In addition to good voices and wonderous music on stage, the four stars also hopped into the crowd, shaking hands with the fans to take pictures, and audience members immediately went crazy. Each of the stars took turns picking a lucky audience member to take a group photo on the stage. When it was time for goodbye, the quartet went into the audience in the audience to pass out gifts, and take a few selfies. The annual TVB Fairchild Fans Party ended with the four stars taking a group selfie on stage with audience members. It was certainly a night that everyone will remember for a very long time.
The highly anticipated ‘TVB Fairchild Fans Party’ has once again made its way to Canada, bringing with it a remarkable lineup. First Markham Place was packed early in the morning as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of four of TVB’s hottest stars: Sharon Chan, Shaun Tam, Kristal Tin and Hubert Wu. The stars arrived to the deafening cheers from excited fans.
Four of TVB’s hottest stars, Sharon Chan, Shaun Tam, Kristal Tin and Hubert Wu were greeted by eager fans as they arrived at First Markham Place.
Sharon Chan, from the popular Hong Kong drama ‘Tiger Mom Blues’, was welcomed to the stage with excited applause from fans. Her current show ‘Baby Matters’, is airing on Fairchild Television 2 HD. As a new mother for just 2 years, Chan admits that "every job has different levels of challenges, but they all feel very fun". She hopes that, in the future, she can act in a wider variety of roles to help refine her skills as an actress.
Sharon Chan melted the fans with her sweet smile!
Shaun Tam, who returned to Toronto for the first time in 20 years, had audiences chanting for their 'prince charming'. As a family man and an actor, he was very grateful to everyone for their support. He reminisced on how his time studying in Toronto 20 years ago were the best years of his life, and how excited he was to return to where he first started. His performance in ‘The Stunt’, ‘The Ultimate Confession After 18 Years’, and ‘Succession War’ all showcased his superb acting skills. However, amongst them, he commented that his role in ‘Succession War’ was the most challenging but also the most rewarding. He expressed his excitement over being able to showcase his singing skill to his excited Toronto fans.
Shaun Tam, returning to Toronto for the first time after two decades, showing his love and appreciation to his fans.
It’s no surprise that Kristal Tin is an extraordinary actress. However, not only can she act, but she is also a phenomenal program host. She was awarded the ‘Best Program Host’ Award in 2018 with her show ‘Pretty Forty’. Many don't know that Tin is also a singer. She once said that "the fire to sing was never really extinguished" and has never left her, as it is her interest. She told fans that she once thought about immigrating to Canada, and recalled times when she used to go fishing with my father in the middle of the night in Toronto. She is incredibly excited to have a chance to share her new songs with her Toronto fans.
Kristal Tin is looking forward to singing her new songs for everyone at the show.
In 2014, Hubert Wu made his Toronto debut as the guest performer for that year’s Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant. He expressed his excitement to once again return to Toronto this year for TVB Fairchild Fans Party. Hubert is known for his guest appearance in ‘Be Home For Dinner’ which jumpstarted his acting career in which he portrayed a one-hundred-year-old spirit in ‘The Exorcist’s Meter’ garnering high praise from fans. He commented that even though singing is his greatest interest, he learnt a lot during times when he was filming and the experiences have helped broaden his horizon.
Hubert Wu, guest performer for the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2014, is excited to return to Toronto once again!
The four stars took turns picking a winner to receive a limited edition TVB Buddy keepsake.
The four stars took turns singing autographs for excited fans.
The four stars also took selfies with their fans while signing autographs.
Fans were excited to get up close with their idols!
Connie Sephton, Assistant General Manager (East) of Fairchild Television, also presented a special Canadian souvenir to the four artists ahead of their performance on show day. Finally came the part where fans were most excited about: the autograph sessions. Fans excitedly waited to meet their idols for autographs and pictures to create memories of the unforgettable night.
The four stars took a group photo with the audience to wrap up this amazing event.
