Jenina is a University of New South Wales (UNSW) graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce Accounting, who has worked as an Audit Associate in Deloitte and KPMG, while running her children’s wear label, Kandycrew. 

She is a taekwondo black belt athlete, a five-time National Champion and a medalist in international competitions. 

Jenina is also deeply committed to community service, volunteering for charitable projects in the Philippines and Australia. 

Jenina was crowned Charity Queen and Miss Philippines Australia in 2022, then represented Sydney in Miss Universe Philippines 2024. She initiated the Hello Philippines Youth Tour Program for the Filipino-Australian youth to re-connect with their heritage and foster a stronger sense of their Filipino identity. 

In everything that she does, with a great love for her faith, family and Filipino heritage, Jenina Lui aims to model and share the values of a true Filipina.