INTERVIEW with Susan Li || Candidate for Face of Australia 2025
SD: Hi, Susan. Can you introduce yourself to my readers who don’t know you yet?
I am a New Zealand born Chinese who works as an analyst at a bank. I also enjoy playing chess.
SD: You’re a Candidate for Face of Australia 2025. Can you tell me more about it?
It is run by Lyn Shadbolt and her team who are really lovely people. What I like about it the most is the many Asian contestants as most pageants I've come across are usually Caucasians.
SD: How did you become interested in pageants?
I have always been a tomboy since childhood and I've realised it's important to express my feminine side and learn how to dress properly and do my makeup.
SD: What’s in your makeup bag right now?
Foundation, primer, concealer, blush, eyeshadow, mascara, eye-liner, eyebrow pencil, lipstick.
SD: What is your vision of success?
Work hard, never give up, understand what I need to improve on, network with others.
SD: If you could give one piece of advice to your 14 year old self, what would it be?
Follow my dreams and ignore discouraging comments from other people.
SD: Who are you most inspired by in the Pageant World and why?
Pageant coaches and organisers and other contestants as they make these events happen.
SD: How have beauty pageants impacted your life and your career?
It has helped me learn a lot and grow myself. The skills I've developed have been really beneficial to my modelling career.
SD: What is your best beauty secret?
Eat well, look after my body, stay natural, be confident.
Photo Credits:
First and second photo by: AKP Photography
Susan’s Social Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susique97
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sushie.cute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-li-943b45105
Face of Australia:
Website: https://www.faceofaustraliaqld.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/face_of_australia_qld/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faceofaustaliaqld
Face of Australia Coronation Night Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/face-of-australia-queensland-2025-coronation-night-tickets-1032569843197