Inez Chen
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| Alma mater | Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Eunoia Junior College |
Inez Chen (born 2006) is a Singaporean model, student, and beauty pageant titleholder, best known for being crowned First Runner-Up at Miss Universe Singapore 2025. She is also recognized for her work in promoting women’s empowerment, mental health awareness, and sustainable fashion through her modeling and pageantry platforms.[1][2]
Early life and education
Inez was born and raised in Singapore to a Singaporean Chinese family. She has been involved in public speaking, modeling, and community engagement since her early teens.
In 2025, she enrolled at Singapore Management University (SMU) to pursue a degree in Business Management, reflecting her interest in entrepreneurship and leadership alongside her modeling pursuits. She is set to graduate on 2029.[1][3]
Beyond modeling, Inez actively engages in advocacy work:
- Mental Health Awareness: She raises awareness for mental health challenges among students and young professionals, emphasizing self-care, resilience, and emotional well-being.[2]
- Women’s Empowerment: She encourages young women to pursue education, personal growth, and leadership roles, combining her academic and pageant experiences to serve as a role model.[1][2]
She participates in workshops, panel discussions, and school engagements, leveraging her public platform to inspire and mentor youth in Singapore.
Career
Signed to Basic Models Singapore
Inez is professionally represented by Basic Models Singapore. She has participated in a variety of fashion and lifestyle campaigns, runway shows, and promotional events. [1][2]
Miss Universe Singapore pageantry
In 2025, Inez competed in Miss Universe Singapore, where she emerged as First Runner-Up among 15 finalists. The competition was held at Amber Lounge, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, with Annika Xue Sager crowned the winner and Alexis Kaur awarded Miss Congeniality. [1][2][4]
Her placement granted her representation from Basic Models Singapore, opening opportunities for further modeling, international exposure, and participation in public speaking engagements. Inez also received recognition for her poise, advocacy, and stage presence during the pageant.[2]
Media coverages
Inez's participation in the Miss Universe Singapore 2025 competition garnered significant media attention. She was featured in an article by Mothership.sg highlighting the top 15 finalists of the pageant, where her background as a student and model was showcased. The article provided insights into her journey and aspirations.[5] Additionally, Inez was featured in a Mothership.sg video segment where she participated in a debate, arguing for and against a topic, demonstrating her eloquence and critical thinking skills. This appearance highlighted her public speaking abilities and her potential as a role model for young Singaporeans.[6]
References/Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Inez Chen" Miss Universe Singapore. n.d. Accessed 7 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Lay, Belmont. "Master's student & model Annika Sager, 25, is Miss Universe S'pore 2025" Mothership, 5 October, 2025. Accessed 7 October 2025.
- ↑ “Inez Chen” LinkedIn. n.d. Accessed 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Teo, Melissa. “Master's student and fitness instructor Annika Xue Sager crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2025” Asiaone, 6 October, 2025. Accessed 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Lay, Belmont. “Miss Universe Singapore 2025 top 15 finalists include debater, students, ex-contestant.” Mothership, 20 August, 2025. Accessed 8 October 2025.
- ↑ “Inez Chen, 19, an SMU student, is one of the 15 finalists of the Miss Universe Singapore 2025 competition." Facebook, 30 September, 2025. Accessed 7 October 2025.