07/06/2025
LOOK | CHiNOY TV Launches New Documentary and Partners with Virtual Playground Co. for Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines
Manila City - In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China, as well as the 15th anniversary of CHiNOY TV — the country's premier platform for Chinese Filipino stories — the network unveiled a special new documentary titled Chinese by Blood, Global by
reflect how identity, heritage, and purpose intersect in a rapidly connected world.
Ahead of its broadcast, an exclusive screening was held on June 7, 2025, at the Red Carpet Cinema in Shangri-La Plaza. Guests were treated to a one-hour preview of the documentary, which featured behind-the-scenes moments from the inaugural year of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
The event also marked the formal contract signing between CHiNOY TV and Virtual Playground Co., the official franchise holder for Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines. Virtual Playground Co. will handle the local pageant, which serves as the national competition selecting representatives who will compete internationally against other Huaren contestants from around the world for Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Year 2, scheduled to take place in February next year as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
"It is a great honor for us at Virtual Playground Co. to take on this meaningful role," said Charlie Dy, CEO of Virtual Playground Co. "As we embark on this journey, we are committed to uplifting the Chinoy community by celebrating individuals who carry with them the pride, heritage, and potential of Chinese-Filipino excellence."
During the event, the six winners of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Year 1 - Byron Sng from Malaysia, Khryss Go and Aragon Lor from the Philippines, Juliette Louie from Hong Kong, and Joseph Morris and Jenina Lui from Australia - explained the objective of the pageant: to celebrate Chinese heritage while fostering cultural pride and unity within the global Huaren community. They highlighted how winners from the Philippines' local Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines pageant will advance to compete on the international stage alongside Huaren representatives from various countries.
The screening also featured the launch of Hua Magazine, whose debut issue was distributed to attendees and prominently featured the pageant winners. Additionally, the documentary shared intimate stories of 20 Huaren individuals from China, Australia, Hong Kong, the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, emphasizing their diverse experiences and shared cultural identity.
Chinese by Blood, Global by Heart will premiere on June 15, 2025, at 8:30 PM on the Bilyonaryo News Channel — Free TV Channel 31, Cignal Channel 24, Converge Channel 74, and SkyCable Channel 33.
New episodes will air every Sunday at 8:30 PM, with replays every Saturday at 8:30 PM. Each episode will share inspiring stories of strength, transformation, and heritage from Huaren communities worldwide.
Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global 環球華裔先生小姐選美大賽
