Harumkan Merah Putih, Valencia Kwan Named Miss Asia USA Global 2026

Valencia Kwan (IST)

JAKARTA - Proud news came from the Indonesian diaspora in the United States. Valencia Kwan, a 21-year-old student who was studying at the University of California Irvine (UCI), won a prestigious title as Miss Asia USA Global 2026.

This achievement is clear evidence that the younger generation of Indonesia is able to compete and shine on the international stage.

Valencia itself is not a new figure in the world of beauty pageants in Uncle Sam's country. Two years ago, he had participated in the same event after his talent was smelled at an Indonesian event at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Los Angeles.

However, at that time fate had not brought him to victory at the peak, leaving a feeling of curiosity in his mind.

"I feel that there is unfinished business and decide to try it again," Valencia told the media crew, Tuesday, December 9.

The main motivation this time is very clear and patriotic, where he wants to represent Indonesia and show the world what the nation's children can achieve.

The strong determination finally bore fruit. When his name was called the winner and the crown was pinned on his head, Valencia admitted that his feelings were mixed. Feelings of emotion and pride come together, signaling that all the hard work and determinacy that he put forward during the preparation period had paid off on the magnificent stage.

"After winning the title, I feel carried away by emotion. I feel that hard work and determination have paid off when I am crowned on stage. In terms of this title, I want to be able to lead and inspire other women that anything is possible," he continued.

Behind his achievements, he is listed as a student majoring in Psychological Science with minors in the field of entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship). This combination of educational background gives him a unique perspective in viewing beauty competitions not only about physical matters, but also personality and vision.

For information, Miss Asia USA Global is a prestigious beauty pageant celebrating the beauty, intelligence and cultural heritage of Asian women, particularly those rooted in the United States and globally, with annual events hosted by Virgelia Productions, promoting positive representations and becoming a platform for Asian women to shine.