The Story
This co-reported profile interview explores Hong Kong actress Grace Chan's journey of self-discovery through the reality competition Ride the Wind 2026. Known as the 2013 Miss Hong Kong winner, an actor's wife and a mother of three, Chan reflects on stepping beyond familiar roles to pursue her own ambitions. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on the competition, the story highlights her evolving confidence, the support of fellow female contestants, and her determination to embrace challenges. Beyond an entertainment interview, it explores female identity, personal growth, and the importance of being recognised as an individual.
Selected Excerpt
From the co-reported article · English translation for this portfolio
None of the 33 women taking part in the programme was someone Grace Chan knew well. When she first arrived on Ride the Wind 2026, the language barrier put her at a slight disadvantage. She also felt she lacked the necessary skills and was not confident.
Yet in this setting, friendships between women formed naturally. After practice assessments, her teammates would gather around her, offering praise: “Grace, do you know how well you just did?” Their warmth, friendliness and confidence, together with the scent of their perfume, surrounded her and lifted her spirits. “Sometimes it doesn’t feel like a competition, because in a competition everyone wants to do well for themselves. But it’s different here: everyone wants everyone else to do well.”
Read the Chinese Original
来参加节目的33位姐姐，没有一个是陈凯琳熟识的人，一开始来到《乘风2026》，她语言上有点吃亏，也觉得自己能力欠缺，并不自信。
但在这个场域里，女性友谊的缔结总是在自然而然地发生。小考结束，队友们总是涌上来，赞美她：“凯琳你知道吗？你刚才做得非常好！”姐姐们的热情、友爱、自信和她们身上的香气一起，包围她，感染她。“有时候好像不是一个比赛，因为比赛其实每个人是想自己好，但在这里不是，这里所有人都想每一个人都好。”
My Contribution
Primarily responsible for writing the feature, transforming interview materials into a narrative exploring personal growth, motherhood, and self-identity. Also participated in part of the interview process.