Hu Yanliang


Hu Yanliang, also known as Karen Hu, is a Chinese beauty pageant titleholder who was Miss Universe China 1st Runner-up in 2014 session and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant in the United States after getting new title from the original winner Nora Xu.

Personal life

Hu is a photographer from Beijing and a model. She clinched 2nd place in the NSR China Model Contest in 2011. Hu graduated from Beijing Film Academy.

Pageantry

Hu represented Beijing at Miss China 2014 was placed as the 1st Runner-up. Meanwhile, Nora Xu who represented Henan was won the title of the pageant. During her reign, Nora Xu resigned from the title to pursue her studies at Donghua University, and Miss Universe China designated Hu as the new titleholder. She competed at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant representing China.