Hung Meng-hsia
Bean Hung at the Straight Pool Championship, October 27, 2022 | |||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
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| Native name | 洪夢霞 | ||||||||
Nickname | Bean Hung | ||||||||
| Born | August 31, 1983[1] Taipei, Taiwan | ||||||||
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| Sport | Pool | ||||||||
Event(s) | Nine-ball, Eight-ball | ||||||||
| Turned pro | 2011 | ||||||||
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Hung Meng‑hsia (Chinese: 洪夢霞; pinyin: Hóng Mèngxiá; born August 31, 1983), commonly known as Bean Hung, is a Taiwanese‑Australian professional pool player who competes internationally and on the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) tour.[1] She has won multiple Oceania titles, claimed WPBA event victories, and competed at top international pool events. As of January 1, 2026 she was ranked the 12th female player by the WPBA.[2]
Early life and background
Hung was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and later moved to Brisbane, Australia, where she currently resides.[1]
Career
Hung turned professional in 2011 and has competed at both regional and international levels. She has won titles in Oceania, including the Oceania Women's 9‑Ball Championship in 2016 and 2017, and the Australia Women's 8‑Ball and 9‑Ball Championships in 2022.[1]
In WPBA competition, Hung has achieved notable results, including finishing runner‑up at the 2022 WPBA Dr. Pool Classic II.[1]
In 2024, Hung captured her first WPBA title by going undefeated to win the Fairfield Invitational, defeating Kristina Zlateva in the final.[3]
International competition
Hung has also competed in European and world events. She won the EPBF Lasko Open Women on her Euro Tour debut, defeating top competitors in the final.[4]
She has represented Australia and Taiwan in international pool competition and has been ranked among the top women players in the world according to independent pool ranking systems.[5]
Pool events
Hung plays right‑handed competes primarily in nine‑ball and eight‑ball formats.[1]
Personal life
Outside of pool, Hung enjoys watching NBA basketball and has interests in gourmet cuisine.[1]
Titles and achievements
- 2016 Oceania Women's 9‑Ball Champion[1]
- 2017 Oceania Women's 9‑Ball Champion[1]
- 2022 Australia Women's 8‑Ball and 9‑Ball Champion[1]
- 2024 Fairfield Invitational (WPBA) Champion[3]
- EPBF Lasko Open Women Champion[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Meng‑Hsia (Bean) Hung". Women’s Professional Billiard Association. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "Meet your 2026 Top 32 Players!". Women's Professional Billiard Association. January 1, 2026. Archived from the original on January 1, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ a b Maloney, Skip (March 25, 2024). "Hung goes undefeated to claim her first WPBA title at $15k‑added Fairfield Invitational". AZ Billiards. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ a b "Hung Triumphs on Euro Tour Debut at EPBF Lasko Open Women". Alison Change. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "Womens Rankings". Australian Pool Players Association. Retrieved January 2, 2026.