Joannabelle Ng

Joannabelle Ng Li Vun (born 24 June 1988) is a Malaysian model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia Universe 2009. She represented Malaysia at the 58th Miss Universe pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas.

Joannabelle Ng
Born
Joannabelle Ng Li Vun

(1988-06-24) June 24, 1988
Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
Occupation
Years active2004–2005
2009–present
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
TitleMiss Malaysia Universe 2009
Beauty pageant titleholder
AgencyEeLin Models
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
Major
competition(s)		Miss Malaysia Universe 2009
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2009
(Unplaced)

Early life and career

Ng was born in Penampang, Sabah, is a mixed of Indian and Chinese descent. Ng is the eldest of four siblings. She has one sister and two brothers. In 2008, Ng had an accident and suffered second degree burns on her face, neck and hand.[2] Her boyfriend on 3 years abandoned her. Gladly, Ng family rallied around her and boosted her fighting spirit. With all the determination, her wounds healed so well.[3] At the age of 18, Ng signed a contract with Simones Models Kuala Lumpur and began her career as a model. She quit her job after her request for unpaid leave was not allowed. After that, she decided to be a model for EeLin Models agency in Taipei, Taiwan.

Beauty pageants

Sabah Top Model Search 2004

At 16, Ng participated in Sabah Top Model Search contest in 2004. Being the youngest competitor, she proved that age is just a number and emerged the winner.

Miss Malaysia Universe 2009

Ng made her comeback at the Miss Malaysia Universe 2009 pageant.[4] She wanted to regain her confidence and get her life back. She eventually won the pageant and also begged 2 subsidiaries awards which is Miss Audience's Favorite and Miss Friendship. Winning the crown has brought back her confidence and has opened up various opportunities for her.

Filmography
Year Film Role
2015 12 Golden Ducks

References
  1. "Kita We 我們 on WordPress.com".
  2. "How Joannabelle got her groove back | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  3. Itrustican (2009-08-14). "i trust, i can: MISS MALAYSIA UNIVERSE 2009, MS JOANNABELLE NG LI VUN". i trust, i can. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  4. "Joannabelle gets back in groove | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Levy Li		 Miss Universe Malaysia
2009		 Succeeded by
Nadine Ann Thomas
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