Belinda Hamnett

Belinda Hamnett (; Cantonese: Hon Kwun-Ting) is a retired actress, model, and ex-beauty queen. Being crowned Miss Asia Pageant 1997 effectively launched her career in the fashion and entertainment industry. The model turned Hong Kong film actress lives in Singapore. Life and career 1975-1996:Early Days Belinda Hamnett was born 28 September 1975 in Hong Kong but spent her childhood and teenage years in Singapore where her father was stationed. Hamnett resided in Changi, eastern Singapore, where she was a student at Changkat Changi Secondary School. Hamnett attended Sunday school at St Hilda's Church in Ceylon Road. 1997-1998:Beauty & Modeling Career In 1997, Belinda attended ATV's Miss Asia Pageant and won the title of Miss Asia. Originally, Belinda was the first runner-up and the crowned beauty queen was Janice Chu Yin-chun. However, after it was discovered that Janice hidden her marriage during the contest, the heads of ATV decided to pass the title to Belinda. After winning, Belinda would begin her fashion and modeling career before becoming an actress.