The host's clear and powerful voice sounded as each contestant walked to the center of the stage.
His introduction was very brief, but it highlighted each beauty.
The girls either smiled gracefully or slightly shyly, nodded, or waved gently.
They gave their carefully prepared self-introductions to the camera, to the judges' panel, and to the countless pairs of burning eyes in front of the TV.
This brief self-introduction of just over ten seconds can be said to embody their dreams of many years.
Because the competition for the Miss Hong Kong finals begins from this moment, the self-introduction is also counted in the judges' scores.
The judges will give these beauties an objective score based on their overall performance, including their demeanor, facial expressions, voice and clarity when speaking, as well as their appearance and figure.
It's Liu Rumeng's turn.
She was wearing the same light gold dress as all the other beauties, but the moment she slowly walked into the main light, all the noise at the scene seemed to quiet down at that moment.
She had no extra ornaments on her body, and her face had no exaggerated expression.
She raised her chin slightly, and her eyes, as soft as water, swept across the audience.
The gentle and reserved smile on the corner of her mouth is like the breeze blowing across the green lotus on an early summer night. It is pure with a barely perceptible sense of distance, and has an unparalleled charm.
If nothing else, it is at this moment.
Everyone at the scene and all the viewers in front of the TV cameras.
Everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. They used to think that Mr. Jin Yong's "There is a Beauty in the North" was a bit too exaggerated.
But at this moment, Liu Rumeng made all of them feel that Mr. Jin Yong was actually a bit conservative in his writing.
"Hello, judges, and good evening, everyone. I'm number nineteen, Liu Rumeng. I'm very happy to be able to meet you all on this stage. Hong Kong Island is the Pearl of the Orient. I'm very lucky to be able to come to Hong Kong Island and witness its prosperity..."
She spoke in a calm tone, with clear pronunciation, neither hurried nor slow. The composure and confidence seemed to emanate from her bones.
Moreover, her self-introduction did not overemphasize herself. Instead, as an outsider, she praised the prosperity of Hong Kong Island. This sounded quite comfortable to all the Hong Kong locals present.
Several senior artists and cultural celebrities on the judging panel exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
Next is Zhu Lingling.
She walked to the same position, put on a brighter smile, and her cheeks flushed with just the right amount of blush: "I'm number 17, Zhu Lingling, from the New Territories. I'm very grateful to TVB for organizing the Miss Hong Kong pageant, which has given me the honor of standing on this stage and being recognized by everyone. At the same time, I also hold the belief of spreading beauty and kindness, and strive to stand on this stage, hoping to light up the light in more people's hearts..."
Her voice is clear and pleasant, her tone is lively and bright, with a bit of the youthful vigor of an innocent girl.
The introductions she gave were completely different from Liu Rumeng's style. Obviously, this was also laying the conceptual foundation for answering questions later.
The two favorites to win the championship had completely different temperaments, which were equally eye-catching and instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the supporters on the scene, drawing warm applause from the judges and the audience.
After the first round, the judges' scorecards were quickly collected and counted.
The host paused briefly before announcing, "The first round, the self-introductions of the twenty contestants, has concluded. Thank you for your wonderful performances! Now, let's unveil the cumulative rankings of the first round..."
The studio was silent and tense enough that one could hear the breathing.
A few seconds later, the rankings appeared on the big screen: Liu Rumeng - 9.5 points; Zhu Lingling - 9.5 points; Lu Ruirong - 9.3 points...
The two tied for first place!
The crowd erupted in cheers! Zhu Lingling breathed a sigh of relief, her tense shoulders relaxing for a moment. Liu Rumeng nodded slightly, her smile still etched in her eyes, her expression calm and composed.
The exciting music rhythm suddenly changes!
The drum beats are sonorous, and the bass sounds come with a strong sense of modernity and temptation.
It has to be said that at this time, TVB was leading the trend in entertainment trends throughout Asia.
Lin Huowang, who was sitting in front of the TV, found it very interesting to watch these. After all, in his opinion, some evening shows of later TV stations were not as sophisticated as those of TVB at that time.
The stage lights also instantly switched from soft light gold and warm red to cold silver and dark blue, and the light became sharp and rhythmic.
The entire atmosphere on the stage also took a 180-degree turn.
With the experience of the previous four Miss Hong Kong pageants, everyone knew that the highlight was coming.
"Ladies and gentlemen! The most exciting swimsuit segment begins now!"
The host's voice had an inflammatory rising tone at the end.
At the backstage entrance, the twenty beauties who had just changed their costumes were like white swans waiting for inspection. Guided by cold spotlights, they stepped into the breathtaking spotlight one by one, following the precise beat.
You have to remember that this was the 1970s and 1980s, and the conservatism of Asians made swimsuits controversial.
Even in the relatively open Hong Kong Island, swimsuit shows on TV can still make everyone surprised and a little... shy!
Many families were watching in front of the TV, and the adults quickly covered the children's eyes.
The children were puzzled and asked, "Why can't we see them? They are obviously wearing clothes too!"
This made the adults blush and they didn't know what to say.
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