Hung Meng-hsia


Hung Meng‑hsia, commonly known as Bean Hung, is a Taiwanese‑Australian professional pool player who competes internationally and on the Women's Professional Billiard Association tour. 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.

Early life and background

Hung was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and later moved to Brisbane, Australia, where she currently resides.

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.
In WPBA competition, Hung has achieved notable results, including finishing runner‑up at the 2022 WPBA Dr. Pool Classic II.
In 2024, Hung captured her first WPBA title by going undefeated to win the Fairfield Invitational, defeating Kristina Zlateva in the final.

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.
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.

Pool events

Hung plays right‑handed competes primarily in nine‑ball and eight‑ball formats.

Personal life

Outside of pool, Hung enjoys watching NBA basketball and has interests in gourmet cuisine.

Titles and achievements

  • 2016 Oceania Women's 9‑Ball Champion
  • 2017 Oceania Women's 9‑Ball Champion
  • 2022 Australia Women's 8‑Ball and 9‑Ball Champion
  • 2024 Fairfield Invitational Champion
  • EPBF Lasko Open Women Champion