About Karen Hu
Born 1990. Karen Hu is a Chinese beauty pageant contestant.
Hu Yanliang (; born October 10, 1990, in Beijing) also known as Karen Hu is a Chinese photographer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was Miss Universe China first runner-up in 2014 session and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant in the United States after the title was transferred to her from the original winner Nora Xu.
Personal life Hu is a photographer from Beijing and a model. She clinched second 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 first runner-up. Meanwhile, Nora Xu who represented Henan 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.
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Who is Karen Hu?
Chinese model
When was Karen Hu born?
Karen Hu was born on 10 October 1990 in Beijing.
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Karen Hu is a beauty pageant contestant.
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Karen Hu is Chinese.
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