The 2025 Taiwan Pro is scheduled to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from Apr. 4-5. This IFBB Professional League Bikini division show, hosted by promoter John Chen, will serve as a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifier.
The winner of the 12 athletes in the lineup will be eligible to compete at the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12. If the winner is already Olympia-qualified, no other qualification will be issued.
A new champion of this contest is guaranteed as the 2024 winner, Sara Choi, will not compete in this contest to defend the title.
2025 Taiwan Pro Roster
Nine nations are represented in this contest.
- Soo Hyun Bae (South Korea)
- Bridget Bailey (Australia)
- Coco Cheang (Macau)
- Alum Cheung (Hong Kong)
- Wendy Chu (Taiwan)
- Charlotte Ellis (UK)
- Shelly Hsieh (Taiwan)
- Yume Kurokawa (Japan)
- Amanda Lee (Singapore)
- Pei Fen Lin (Taiwan)
- Wendy Tsai (Taiwan)
- Josephine Yeong (Malaysia)
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Athletes to Watch
This contest is seen as a toss-up with no clear favorites. However, the judges will likely request these three athletes as part of the first callout for comparisons during prejudging.
Soo Hyun Bae
This will be Soo Hyun Bae’s 2025 debut and her first show since 2023, when she took third at the AGP South Korea Pro. She has been a pro since 2019 and is still searching for her first victory.
Yume Kurokawa
Yume Kurokawa’s best finish in 2024 was silver at the Global Hong Kong Pro. She most recently competed in the 2025 Musclecontest Japan Pro, placing fourth. She is in her fifth season at the pro level.
Amanda Lee
Amanda Lee of Singapore took sixth at the 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale. She will begin her third pro season at this contest. She earned pro status by winning the 2022 NPC Worldwide British Championships.
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