Mekyla Li
Mekyla Li | |
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| Born | Mekyla Li Bedwell Los Angeles, California |
| Education | University of London |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Grand United States 2026 |
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Mekyla Li Bedwell is an American-Chinese beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Grand United States 2026.
Early life and education
Mekyla Li Bedwell was born in Los Angeles, California, United States to Chinese and South African parents.[1] She is a psychology student at the University of London.[2]
Pageantry
Bedwell represented Massachusetts and won Miss Grand United States 2026, in August 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but had her title removed a week later when it was found she had violated several of the Miss Grand USA policies.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ "Rising Stars: Meet Mekyla Li of Los Angeles". VoyageLA. 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
Li reflects on her upbringing, experiences across different cultures, and the path that led her to Los Angeles.
- ↑ "Mekyla Li: Global Identity, Advocacy and Cultural Connection". Mekyla Li. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
Li is a psychology scholar whose work focuses on representation, women's empowerment and cross-cultural connection.
- ↑ "Mekyla Li Steps Down as Miss Asia U.S.A." The National Law Review. 20 April 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
Mekyla Li stepped down as Miss Asia U.S.A. to pursue the Miss Grand USA pageant, relinquishing the title and its associated rights and privileges.
- ↑ "Emma Tiglao, CJ Opiaza arrive in Las Vegas for Miss Grand USA pageant". ABS-CBN. 10 August 2026. Archived from the original on 10 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Miss Grand 2026 Dethroned". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
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