Zhao Na (model)
Zhao Na 赵娜 | |
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 Zhao in 2025 | |
| Born | Zhao Na Jinan, Shandong, China |
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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Zhao Na (Chinese: 赵娜) is a Chinese beauty pageant titleholder who represented China at Miss Universe 2025, in which she placed in the top 12. She was later named Miss Universe Asia.
Early life and education
[edit]Zhao was born and raised in China.[2] Zhao attended Shandong Agricultural University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in finance. Upon completing her undergraduate studies, she relocated to Australia and obtained a Master of Business[3] from the University of Queensland.
Prior to her career in the fashion industry, Zhao worked in the financial sector, specializing in investment research and asset management.[3] She is also a trained musician, proficient in traditional Chinese instruments such as the pipa and guzheng.[4]
Pageantry
[edit]Miss Universe China 2024
[edit]Zhao was first runner-up at Miss Universe China 2024. She later assumed the title after former title holder, Xinying Zhu, was removed by the organization as she was underage.[5][6][7][8][9]
Miss Universe 2025
[edit]Zhao represented China at Miss Universe 2025, held in Thailand,[9] and reached the top 12.[10][11] This marked the second consecutive time that China had reached the semifinals, following Jia Qi's top 30 placement at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico.[12]
Zhao was later declared Miss Universe Asia during the coronation party, succeeding the inaugural titleholder, Chelsea Manalo of the Philippines.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "10 thí sinh diện đầm nhà mốt Việt ở bán kết Miss Universe 2025".
- ^ 胡哲. "China's Zhao Na crowned Miss Universe Asia 2025". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ a b "Zhao Na (model)". Example Source. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "Miss Universe China 2025 Biography".
- ^ 张天磊. "侯旭合摘得桂冠！！第 72 届环球小姐中国区大赛皇冠之夜：华丽落幕，星光绽放". caijing.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ Oktaviani, Kiki. "Pro-Kontra Kontes Miss Universe China, Gelar Juara Dicopot gegara Usia". detikKalimantan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ VnExpress. "Miss Universe China Xinying Zhu stripped of title for 'inability to fulfill duties' - VnExpress International". VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam. Archived from the original on 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ "「完美模板、顏值巨高」山東姑娘趙娜 下月參加環球小姐選美" ["Perfect template, extremely beautiful" Shandong girl Zhao Na will compete in the Miss Universe pageant next month]. World Journal (in Traditional Chinese). 26 October 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Miss Universe China stripped of crown". 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Miss Universe 2025 Top 12 Full List: See if your favorite made it". HOLA! USA. 2025-11-21. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ^ "Miss Universe 2025 Top 30 Full List: Did your favorite make the cut?". HOLA! USA. 2025-11-21. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "LIST: Miss Universe 2024 Top 30, including Philippines". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ^ 胡哲. "China's Zhao Na crowned Miss Universe Asia 2025". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "China's Zhao Na succeeds Chelsea Manalo as Miss Universe Asia". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
External links
[edit]- [1] Archived 2025-06-11 at the Wayback Machine
- Zhao Na on Instagram
