Tiffany Chang, who won last year's Miss Taiwanese-American contest, has gone a step further by winning this year's Miss Asia USA title, the first person to do so while representing Taiwan.
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00:00 ♪ Kill me, baby, oh, kill me, baby ♪
00:03 ♪ Kill me ♪
00:05 - Dozens of beauties stand side by side bedazzled
00:08 competing for the title of Miss Asia USA.
00:11 More than 50 women from different backgrounds
00:13 took part in the contest in Southern California,
00:16 themed Unity and Diversity.
00:18 Judges scored models in categories,
00:20 including swimsuit, evening gown, and traditional outfits,
00:24 where native clothing such as the kimono and hanfu
00:26 were shown off.
00:28 But only one could take the crown of Miss Asia USA,
00:31 and it came down to Taiwan and China.
00:34 Miss Asia USA 2024 is
00:39 Tiffany Chang, Taiwan!
00:41 (crowd cheering)
00:43 It was a historic win, with Tiffany Chang,
00:46 the first individual representing Taiwan,
00:48 to be allowed to compete in the 35 years
00:50 of the pageant's history.
00:52 Chang is a sophomore at Stanford University,
00:55 studying engineering,
00:56 and also works as a cultural ambassador for Taiwan.
00:59 She used her newfound platform
01:01 to promote Taiwan's place in the world.
01:03 - I just feel so honored to receive this title
01:07 because, like I said,
01:09 oftentimes Taiwan goes under the name of Taipei,
01:13 and I hope by winning this title,
01:16 I can show that Taiwan is an independent country
01:19 and that we deserve to be represented
01:21 on an international level.
01:24 - And that was just the beginning.
01:26 As well as the main prize,
01:27 Chang also scooped four other awards,
01:30 Best Swimsuit, Most Popular,
01:32 Best Evening Dress, and Best Audience.
01:34 (crowd cheering)
01:37 That last title came as no surprise to many,
01:40 with more than 100 Taiwanese fans there at Redondo Beach,
01:43 cheering and waving Taiwan's flag.
01:45 - And to see her on such a big stage was so inspiring,
01:48 and I really know that she's inspired
01:50 so many young women around the world,
01:52 supporting Taiwan, cheering Taiwan on,
01:54 and doing the best she is.
01:56 - Last year, Tiffany won Miss Taiwanese American.
01:59 Now she's become Miss Asia USA at just the age of 20,
02:02 emphasizing Taiwan's sovereignty as she takes up the crown.
02:06 Alex Chen and Rosie Greninja for Taiwan Plus.
02:09 (screaming)