Rose Chung Presents
23rd Annual
Miss Asian America Pageant 2008
A Tradition of Excellence. A Dedication to Community Service. A Legacy for Tomorrow.
August 23, 2008
Rose Chung presents 23rd Miss Asian America Pageant A Celebration of Beauty, Elegance, Culture and Talent
Saturday, August 23, 2008 Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco Interim Editor-In-Chief & Senior Graphics Designer: Thomas Li Senior Editor: Vincent Ma Editorial Director: Betty Lem Graphics Editor: Kevin Chiem
Miss Asian America Inc 2161 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94133 www.MissAsianAmerica.com
Table of Contents Message from Rose
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Greetings from the Governor
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Greetings from the Mayor
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Our Pageant Committee
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Our Emcees
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Our Judges
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Queen’s Farewell Message
15
Contestants
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Queen’s Activities
42-43
Our Queens
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Thanks and Acknowledgements
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Message from Rose
2008 is an important year for Asian Americans. With the Beijing Olympics and warming relations over the Taiwan Straits and the Korean peninsula, Americans, and indeed the world, are paying added attention to the future of Asia.
The Miss Asian America Pageant continues its legacy as a bridge between the Asian American community and our nation as we educate our communities of our shared cultural heritage and provide a positive image to all Americans as the face of Asian America.
Today over 15 million Americans are descended from Asia and we make great strides every day in making our country a more diverse and better place. Our sponsors, some of the leading Asian American entrepreneurs, testify to the economic power our community plays and the Miss Asian America Pageant thanks all our supporters for their commitment to our scholarship and leadership programs. In the past few years, economic ties with Asia, in particular India and Korea through various trade agreements have further strengthened the competitiveness of our community in a globalizing world.
The next Miss Asian America will be an important voice for our community. America remains a hopeful place in large part because of the youthful ideas we all bring to the table. In supporting the next generation of Asian American women tonight, we are helping all of our inspiring contestants to lift up their voices and advance our community. Their platforms are wide and expansive but they all point to one thing: a commitment to this country and the world. Many of our forefathers came to this country fleeing oppression and our contestants across the years have included immigrants and descendents of the Boat People of Vietnam, daughters of Cambodian refugees fleeing the killing fields, and the survivors of the Cultural Revolution. We can remedy the struggles of our community and by playing a more influential voice in highlighting the horrors of Burmese suppression or North Korean hunger happening today. Our contestants tonight will help highlight these issues and be a voice for a better tomorrow.
Tonight’s celebration reflects the diversity, talent, and success of Asian America and I thank you for your support, especially sponsors and my loyal friends – staff and volunteers who make this event possible. Your ability to meet challenges and provide much-needed time and energy is key to the success of this organization. In particular, I owe my gratitude to our 2007-2008 court – Louise Wu, Tiffani Mah, Ayushka Sing Gharib, Amy Chu, Amy Ng, Seayoon Jeong, Ilyssa Lu, Aprileen Coh, Anna Lisa Matias, and Vi Ngo. May you continue your good work as ambassadors of the Miss Asian America Organization.
Rose Chung Rose Chung President/Founder
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4
Greetings from the Governor
5
Greetings from the Mayor
Our Pageant Committee
President Rose Chung
Makeup & Hair Stylists Thy Dinh, Jodi Juve Jenny Do, Ann Ho,
Advisor Edwin Hom
Kathleen Khuu, Loreen Lee, Ann Nguyen, Katie Nguyen, Thao
Honorary Advisors Harry Kim & Harrison Lim
Nguyen, Van Pham, Wendy Tran
Community Advisors George Fung, Ron Lee, Bok Pon
Contestants Coordinator Betty Lem
Co-producer Victor Chen
Training Coordinator Valerie Foo
International Directors Bobby Babbar, Karen Babbar
Trainers Amy Chu, Aprileen Coh, Betty Hsu, Crystal Lee,
Creative Director Chanh Pham
Stephanie Lee, Tiffani Mah, Violet Nguyen, Beverly Yip
Pageant Director Janice Hom
Platform Speech Coach Pooja Jain
Executive Director Jeffrey Kwong
Housemothers Annie Hong, Ella Mae Lew, Penny Wong-Belleza
Public Relations Directors Denise Chan, Stephanie Ng
Housesister Afia Ofori-Mensa
Administrative Director / Coronation Coordinator Julunda Gean
Escort Chair Mommy Penny Wong-Belleza
Mendoza
Escort Coordinators Jay Lim, Andy Seike
Administrative Assistant Annie Liang
Escort Logistics Coordinator Diane Kao
Reception Desiree Choy, Katrina Harvey, Jasmine Nachtigall,
Escorts Daryl Chan, Albert Chen, Michael Chen, Steven Cho,
Amy Truong, Diane Truong, Merle Wong, Amy Yu
Tracy Chow, Frederico DeJesus, Kenneth Fung, Ryan Fung,
Ticketmasters Francis Pang, Linda Pang
Johnny Guo, Patrick Ho, Michael Hom, Brendan Hong, Jkai
Judges’ Coordinators Alicia Contreras, Anamaria Padure
Hsu, Cuthbert Jang, Lawrence Lau, Frisco Le, Tony Leung,
VP of Marketing Vincent Ma
Kenneth Morimoto, Kevin Quan, Jay Raymundo, Tuan Trinh,
Marketing Director Kevin Chiem
Johnny Wu
Advertising Manager Ed Jesswani
Tabulators Mah and Associates
Souvenir Program Book Editors Vincent Ma, Garin Wong
Photographers Larry Carlin, Gang Chan, Paul Eng, Will Jay,
Senior Graphic Designer Thomas Li
Calvin Jeng, Kwun Lee, Jet Li, James Lim, John Nguyen, Tyler
Program Book Committee Denise Chan, Kevin Chiem, Betty
Vu, Penny Wong-Belleza, Kevin Woo, David Yu
Lem, Fernando Mendoza, Julunda Mendoza
Crowd Management Directors Mike Fong, Darlene Hong
Technical Advisor Alex Bartolome
Crowd Management Korean Martial Arts Center – Grandmaster
Production Manager Garin Wong
Merrill Jung
Production Assistants Peter Cheung, Jarrett Chin, Hazel Galdo,
Usher Coordinator Frank Chiu
Kevin Ilyejay, Tiiffany Kyu, Sheldon Lee, Kan Lew, Kirby Lim,
Ushers Annie Kwan, Jimmy Kwan, Kendrick Lau, Kimberly Lau,
Wasai Phung, Ivy Wong, Phillip Wong, Stacey Young
Regina Liang, Rachel Liu, Wendy Liu, Quynh Thu Tran, Bovey
Back Stage Assistants Andy Belleza, Don Chan, Fernando
Zhang, William Zhang
Mendoza, Byron Wong, Dennis Wu, Kevin Wu
Catering Supervisor Jenny Yee
Opening Number Choreographer Katy Alaniz Barnhill
Catering Assistants Angie Chew, Rick Chew, Frank Chiu, Joyce
Swimsuit Choreographer Miki Novitski
Kwan, Olivia Kwan, Connie Mah, Quynh Thu Tran, Christopher
Evening Gown Choreographer Matt Wanaraksa
Yee, Bovey Zhang, William Zhang
Dressing Room Coordinators Jeanne Jew, Joyce Kwan
MAA Princes Cezar Mendoza, Zachary Mendoza
Dressing Room Assistants Olivia Kwan, Renee Kwok, Eleanor
Floral Arrangements Jessie Nguyen
Lau, Trina Mao, Trisha Mao, Christine Ng, Laura Quach, Maria
Special Thanks to Lung Kong Youth Group and Cathay Post
Yip, Eileen Zhang, Ina Zhang, Lily Zhang
#384 for their many years of dedicated support as part of the
Makeup & Hair Coordinator Julie Lam
Miss Asian America Pageant Family.
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Our Emcees
Jane Park Smith As a former Miss Asian America and reigning Ms. America, Jane Park Smith has been an internationally recognized TV news reporter and is now an accomplished actress, model, speaker, and entertainer. Her motto is, "Live Fully, Love Wholly...No Limits! Jane's modeling work is seen worldwide in print ads for companies including IBM, The Ritz Carlton, Marriott Hotels, and on magazine covers, including Martial Arts World and Create. Jane has acted in over 10 films and numerous national commercials and has two features out this year: Street Warrior as a lead on Spike TV and a supporting role in Quarantined, coming to theatres. A UCLA Bruin alumni, Jane is also dedicated to volunteerism, serving and speaking out for the voiceless and oppressed. She has served as a spokesperson and activist for The Katrina Family Relocation Project and is currently raising support for Kenyan orphans as Global Volunteer Network's official Ambassador. Jane is supporting their annual Eat So They Can campaign to help feed needy children worldwide. Visit www.eatsotheycan.org. Jane is married to Jonathan Lee Smith.
George Kiriyama California native George Kiriyama traveled around the country as a television reporter for more than nine years before finally returning home to California to report for NBC11 in January 2006. George began his broadcasting career in Midland /Odessa, Texas and in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, Michigan with WWMT. During his four years in Michigan, he was honored by the Michigan Associated Press for his individual reporting. In 2008, George was nominated for an EMMY for his role in the NBC11 Documentary "Dreams to Dust: Americans Interned". He interviewed members of his family who are former survivors of the internment camps during World War II. George is very active in the Asian American Journalists Association serving as the Broadcast Mentor Program coordinator. In 2007, he was named "AAJA Member of The Year." He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1994 and was inducted into the school's "Wall of Fame" in 2006. When he is not in front of the camera, George enjoys tennis, reading, traveling, hip-hop dancing, swimming and dining out. In addition to his passion for history and politics, he is an avid sports enthusiast.
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Our 2008 Judges
Al Perez is the Creative Director of AsianWeek, the only English newsweekly for Asian Pacific Americans. He is also the founder of Creative i Studio, specializing in providing innovative graphic design solutions for corporate clients including Apple Computers, Blue Shield of California, Charles Schwab, Foster Farms, Genentech, Logitech, Oracle and Sun Microsystems. Prior to launching Creative i Studio, he served as Creative Director at The Meeting Architects, a creative marketing company which specializes in planning and executing customer events, meetings and incentive travel programs. Perez is a leader in the Filipino American community and President of the Filipino American Arts Exposition, which produces many acclaimed cultural events.
Amrapali Ambegaokar is a world class dancer, as heralded by the Los Angeles Times,"one of the best Kathak (Indian Classical) Dancers around". A graduate of UCLA's World Arts and Cultures/Dance, Amrapali was invited by the coveted Cirque Du Soleil to perform as the Principal Dancer in 750+ shows over the span of two years for the North American Tour of Dralion. Amrapali has also acted, choreographed and recorded albums for numerous films and live stage in Hollywod and Bollywood including Ram Gopal Varma's Naach and American Blend. Amrapali has appeared on commericals for Time Warner, Ford, Fandango including TV hits such as Alias, Boston Legal, ER and is filming her second season on Grey's Anatomy. Amrapali is the Principle Dancer and Co-choreographer of Anjani Dance Theatre for over 15 years performing for the Ravinia Festival, Hollywood Bowl, UCLA Royce, United Nations Amrapali is proud to have held several beauty pageant titles the first of which was Miss Asian California.
Charleston Pierce, a native San Franciscan is well known for his work on Macy's Passport shows. As the Show Coordinator, Charleston brings his artistic vision and decades of experience in the entertainment industry to Macy's Passport productions. He first began modeling in the 1980's as a Jimmie Grimme model and has since appeared in numerous movies, national billboards, print ads and commercial roles worldwide. His dynamic presence has been a part of San Francisco's Macy's Passport fashion shows since 1989, serving in recent years as model coach and runway trainer. In 2007, Charleston launched "Charleston Presents," a series of fashion, music and entertainment events throughout the Bay Area dedicated to promoting local artists and breathing new life into San Francisco's entertainment and fashion scene. Charleston is also the runway trainer and coach for the San Francisco Junior League fashion show and works with Stars agency as a model and actor.
Ken Cohen is Vice President of Sales of SkylarHaley,
Kuo S. Ooi, MD is a board certified physician in
Shacuan Sharon Lee Seto is the Founding Festival and Imperial Dinner Chair for the San Francisco Symphony's Annual Chinese New Year Celebration. An active community leader, he has been at the forefront in striving to showcase the richness of Asian cultures to others. She has also been instrumental in starting Multicultural Festivals in several San Francisco independent schools, educating and exposing students to the wide array of the world's heritages. Sharon is also an accomplished entrepreneur and is Managing Principal and Financial Partner of Georgetown South Developments, with extensive background in diverse entrepreneurial ventures, real estate investments and developments. A native San Franciscan, Sharon attended Golden Gate University, graduating magnum cum laude with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and a minor in marketing. She is married to David Seto and have four children.
Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Ooi was born in Houston, Texas and received his undergraduate degree in both biology and honors liberal arts at the University of Texas at Austin with high honors. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the Indiana University Medical Center. He has worked in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and has served as a team physician for Ohio Wesleyan University (NCAA division III). He has extensive experience in medical coverage of many sporting events and has served as an event physician for international, national and regional competitions. Dr. Ooi is currently in private practice in Rocklin, California. Dr. Ooi is also an active half-marathon runner and is a current World Taekwondo Federation certified 2nd degree black belt.
Tobin Tsuji is the President of Noda, USA, Inc. part of Noda Group, Inc. of Japan. Tobin is an independent consultant specializing in US-Japan Relations. He has been very active in the Japanese American community, having served on the Cherry Blossom Festival Executive Committee since 1999 and as the festival's General Chairman in 2003, 2007 and 2008. Tobin has chaired Sansei-Live for three years and has served on the boards in the Japanese and Japanese American Community.
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Thomas Jane is an American actor, known for his roles in the 2004 film The Punisher and the 2007 Stephen King adaption The Mist. Thomas starred as baseball legend Mickey Mantle in HBO’s Emmy nominated 61*. In addition to starring in many film roles, like Dreamcatcher, Under Suspicion, The Last Time I Committed Suicide, Deep Blue Sea, The Sweetest Thing, he also contributed his voice to The Punisher and the Gun video games. Thomas is happily married to actress Patricia Arquette and are the proud parents of daughter, Harlow Olivia Calliope.
Queen’s Farewell Message
I can’t believe that it was just a year ago I was crowned the honorable title of Miss Asian America 2007-2008. Ever since that magical moment, it has been a year full of accomplishments, challenges, rewarding experiences, defining moments and moments defined. As a former Miss Teen Chinatown 2001, Miss Chinatown USA 2006, and now Miss Asian America 2007-2008, this year holds a special place in my heart. The Miss Asian America pageant is one of the classiest pageants I have ever participated in and it is the only pageant that I have been a part of that focused on the importance of the experience itself; not solely on the outcome. It was truly a bonding experience with the contestants and the volunteers where even after the whole pageant was over, I felt I had gained a new family, the Miss Asian America family.
Throughout my reign, I was invited to cultural festivals, New Years parades, and community events that support the voice of Asian Americans in our communities such as the CBC (Citizens for a Better Community) Annual Gala and the APAPA forum in Sacramento to raise awareness about voter education. At the APAPA event, I was honored to meet the founder of the organization, Mr. CC Yin. I was also invited as a special guest to a number of red carpet events including the Viet Model Project and the Asian Excellence Awards. In April, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Taiwan as a goodwill ambassador visiting a number of distinguished dignities such as the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Deputy Director General, the Taipei County Governor, the Tainan Mayor, and Director Lee Kang to name a few. I was also invited to speak at a number of top universities in Taiwan. Upon my return, the City Council and the Mayor of Fremont awarded me with a Proclamation acknowledging the work I have done within my community.
To the Miss Asian America family – Rose, Mommy Penny, Janice, Vince, Amy, Kevin, Jeff, and all the volunteers, thank you for your kindness, dedication, and commitment to the pageant; this has been an unforgettable year for me. To Rose, thank you for your vision and being a leader and role model to me and Asian women everywhere. Thank you to all my family and relatives for being my biggest fans and always being there for me through all my endeavors; to Keith, Lisa, and Studio 10 Dance for cheering me on through every new journey; to Hector for opening my eyes and always telling me to “make the impossible possible”; to Mr. Ken Yeung and Prince of Peace Enterprises for your constant prayers and belief in my cause; and to my Heavenly Father, thank you for all my challenges and blessings, I know everything happens for a reason. With out all of you, my dreams would never have become a reality.
As a former Miss Teen Chinatown 2001, Miss Chinatown USA 2006, and now Miss Asian America 2007-2008, I must say that I am extremely honored to be one of the very few women in the nation to hold this coveted title. As a former Miss Teen Chinatown 2001, Miss Chinatown USA 2006, and now Miss Asian America 2007-2008, The Miss Asian America pageant is truly one of a kind and one that reflects the utmost beauty, elegance and class of the Asian American culture. This title has been a stepping stone in my growth as an individual, as a leader in my community, and it has opened my eyes to know that as long as one person has a vision and a goal, all things are possible.
With this title, I have learned that as an Asian American woman, I have the power and ability to be a change in this world. I now know what it truly means to be a leader and to stand up for what is moral and just. I have learned that being a public servant does not end after my reign is up, but is my stepping stone as I continue fighting for justice in our community. As my year comes to a close, I am excited for the new adventures that I will face for this is not the end of my journey; it is only the beginning.
L!"e Wu Louise Wu Miss Asian America 2007-2008
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2008
Contestants
Jenny Chin Chinese American Age: 20 San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University Optimistic, Friendly, Ambitious Universal Preschool Sponsor: Joji's House of Teriyaki
Janet Justine Cruz Filipino/Spanish/Danish American Age: 23 San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University Determined, Passionate, Resilient Preserving Music & Arts Programs in Public Schools.
Elizabeth Yin Leong Chinese American Age: 22 San Mateo, CA UC Davis Friendly, Self-Motivated, Passionate Pollution & Its Effects Sponsors: Horizon Restaurant Lounge and I-Crave Group, LLC
Louisa Yang Liu Frances Iris Lu Chinese American Chinese/Vietnamese American Age: 21 Sunnyvale, CA Age: 19 San Francisco, CA UC Berkeley UC Berkeley Optimistic, Ambitious, Passionate Passionate, Engaging, Dedicated Promoting the Performance Arts in Life HIV Awareness in the Asian-American Community Sponsor: EDA, USA Sponsor: State Farm Insurance
Mary Nargis Saleh Afghan/Turkish/Persian American Age: 20 Cupertino, CA Foothill College Independent, Ambitious, Kind Overcoming Bi-Cultural Differences Sponsor: Pure Blendz Cosmetics and Beauty Care
Veronica Sartori Chinese/Italian American Age: 20 Fremont, CA UC Davis Honest, Goal-Oriented, Kind Bridging Tech's Gender Gap Sponsor: Glamour Models Institute
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Joy Dai Chinese American Age: 22 Goleta, CA UC Santa Barbara Independent, Ambitious, Free-spirited Arising from Status Quo & Poverty
Allyn Hoang Vietnamese American Age: 20 Dallas, TX University of Texas at Austin Passionate, Persevering, Progressive Challenging Asian Americans to Preserve Our Cultural Roots
Sponsor: Miss Asian American Texas and The Hoang Family
Luketan Somnasang Thai American Age: 23 Portland, OR University of Oregon Poised, Enthusiastic, Determined Sustainable Development
Lisa Ma Vietnamese/Chinese American Age: 20 San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University Optimistic, Open-minded, Dependable Making Dreams Come True
Julie Shuk Chong Tam Chinese American Age: 26 South Lake Tahoe, CA Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University
Ambitious, Compassionate, Gregarious Promoting Study Abroad Sponsor: Miss Asia Sacramento
Amanda Koyumi Igaki Japanese American Age: 24 Loveland, CO Colorado State University, Fort Colins Creative, Optimistic, Easygoing Hula to Cross Cultural Boundaries Sponsor: Miss Asian American Colorado
Stephanie Lynn Karlik
Taiwanese/Portuguese/Scotch-Irish American
Age: 24 Las Vegas, NV National Taiwan University Inquisitive, Driven, Compassionate
Advancing Multiculturalism & Diversity
Sponsor: Lake Las Vegas
Nicole Mallari Narlock Filipino/German American Age: 22 Sacramento, CA Sacramento State Confident, Reliable, Determined Families for Early Autism Treatment Sponsor: American Metal and Iron, Inc.
Share Vuong
Chinese/Vietnamese/Cambodian American
Age: 22 San Jose, CA UC Berkeley Passionate, Ambitious, Outgoing Asian American Donor Program Sponsor: Laura's Day Spa
Nina Chieko Kasuga Japanese American Age: 20 Gilbert, AZ Arizona State University Appreciative, Studious, Sunny
Awareness to Lack of Stability in Family Unit
Sponsor: Miss Asia Arizona
Christine Oh Korean American Age: 26 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
CSU Dominguez Hills and Dongguk University
Confident, Humble, Persistent Human Rights in North Korea Sponsor: Celine Medispa
Chelsea Chien-Yung Kuo Taiwanese/Japanese American Age: 22 Davis, CA UC Davis Joyful, Cheerful, Optimistic Awareness of Increasing Calcium Intake Among Asians
Sponsor: Jeffrey C. Won of Morgan Stanley
Sawitree Amey Rasmeioungon Thai, Chinese American Age: 25 Herndon, VA George Mason University Enthusiastic, Active, Optimistic Staying Asian
Stephanie Lauren Wong Amanda Yoshida Chinese American Japanese American Age: 23 Santa Clara, CA Age: 21 Huntington Beach, CA Santa Clara University School of Law Long Beach State Cheerful, Adventurous, Reliable Motivated, Adventurous, Goal-Oriented Preventing Youth Violence Be You‌ Sponsor: Mikuni Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Shan Yu Chinese American Age: 26 Richmond, CA Seattle University Diligent, Humble, Elegant Adult Education Programs for New Immigrants
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Royal Schedule of Queen Louise and her Court
8/7 -10/07- Pageant Rehearsals and Sponsor Visits
10/31/07 - Mayor Newsom's Celebration of Filipino Heritage Month
8/11/07- Crowning of Queen “Louise Wu” , Miss Asian America 2007-2008
11/9/07 - Read Aloud Day at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School
8/12/07- Ming Pao Newspaper Interview
11/11/07 - Compassionate Chefs Fundraising Reception
8/12/07- San Jose/Tainan Sister City Mayors’ Banquet
11/13/07 – Read Aloud Day at Robert Louis Stevenson School
8/13/07- TVB TV of Taiwan Interview
11/15/07 - Cathay Post Annual Awards Dinner to Salute Policemen and Firefighters
8/13/07- Oakland Tribute Newspaper Interview
11/25/07 - Broadcast of 22nd Annual Miss Asian American on World Channel 32
8/18/07 - Viet Model Project
12/1/07 - Oakland Holiday Parade
8/22/07 - Launch party for ASIAN FACES with Taylor Chang, Babaian, in Hollywood, CA
12/15/07 - Prince of Peace Christmas Event
8/24/07 - Cathay Post 76th Anniversary Dinner
12/16/07- Celebrity Photo shoot
8/25/07 - Moonstar Buffet Celebration for Miss Asian America Pageant
2/10/08- Annual Vietnamese Spring Festival and Parade, San Jose downtown
8/25/07 - Oakland Chinatown Annual Street Festival
3/22/08 – Legacy Through Giving Fashion Show
8/28/07 - APA Family Support Services Telethon
3/22/08- VIP guest for Citizen for Better community “Annual spring Celebration”
9/12/07 - Autumn Moon Festival Press Conference
3/22/08- Judge for the CBC fundraising Talent Competition
9/16/07 - Asian Chefs Association
3/31/-4/17/08- Tour of Taiwan
9/22/07 - Annual Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco Chinatown
4/03/08- VIP guest with Tainan Mayor
9/22/07 - California International Dragon Boat Festival
4/04/08- Celebrity Photo shoot - Guiguan Taiwan
9/29/07 - Autumn Moon Festival Fashion Show in San Francisco Chinatown
4/06/08- Follow up celebrity photo shoot - Guiguan – Taiwan
9/29/07 - Silicon Valley Moon Festival in Cupertino Memorial Park
4/07/08- Tainan Mayor and high officials Banquet
10/5/07 - On Lok Senior Health Services Annual Generations Fashion Show
4/09/08- Taiwan Tourism Bureau visitation
10/5/07 - Double Ten Parade
4/09/08- Visit to Guo Pei - top Taiwan Dress designer
10/06/07- Double Ten Banquet
4/10/08- Visitation with Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission of Taiwan- Vice Minister
10/07/07- Fashion Show Photo Shot
4/10/08- VIP guest to Taipei Municipal University of Education
10/9/07 - Double Ten Cocktail Reception
4/10/08- Visit to Gold Star Entertainment - top Taiwan television company
10/13/07- CCTV & TVB China TV Interview
4/11/08- FTV Formosa TV Interview – Taiwan
10/21/07 - 6th Annual Votes Education & Candidates Forum by APAPA in Sacramento, CA
4/11/08- Taiwan Tourism Bureau Banquet
10/21/07- APAPA Event, Award presenter
4/11/08- Taiwan Opera VIP Reception
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4/12/08- Visitation to Dang-Shui , Tour with Taipei Governor 4/12/08- Taiwan Government Banquet at famous Dang-Shui Palace 4/13/08- Meet with Top Journalists from around the world 4/13/08- VIP Visit to Academia Sinica – Taiwan 4/13/08- President of Academia Sinica Banquet 4/14/08- Visit with Tainan County Government, Deputy Magistrate 4/15/08- Tour of National Chung Hsing University (Top Taiwan University) 4/15/08- VIP Guest speaker at National Chung Hsing University 4/15/08- Visitation with Taichung City Mayor and Deputy Mayor 4/15/08- Banquet with Top Taiwan Educators 4/22/08- Fremont City Council Meeting, receiving “Proclamation” 4/22/08- World News Interview 4/23/08- Asian Excellence Awards 4/23/08- Asian Excellence Awards Official After-party 5/11/08- World Journal Mother's Day Expo 5/15/08- Newport Film Festival - Red Carpet Premiere of War Eagle 5/17/08- V.I.P. judge for Mr. Sing Tao Pageant 5/18/08- Fashion Show Fundraiser for Padres Contra El Cancer 6/14/08- Studio 10 Dance - Emcee and special guest 7/13/08- Utopia Cafe and visit to sponsor for shopping spree Photos by: Penny Wong-Belleza
7/15/08- Taste of Asia Fundraiser for Anti-Trafficking 8/2/08- Public Presentation of 23rd Annual Miss Asian America Contestants 8/2/08 – Fundraiser for Sichuan and Myamar disaster relief 8/22/08- Miss Asian America VIP Reception 8/23/08- 23rd Annual Miss Asian America pageant
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Our Queens
Louise Wu 2007-08
Jennifer Field 2006-07
Kollyn Muangmaithong 2005-06
Buachompoo “Sai” Varee 2004-05
Charlene Wang 2003-04
Fala Chen 2002-03
Caroline Nguyen 2001-02
Amy Truong 1999-2001
Quyen Tran 1998-99
Erin Jung 1997-98
Esther Hwang 1996-97
Gwendoline Yeo 1995-96
Jane Park 1994-95
Ashley Yamada 1992-93
Christie Hirota 1991-92
Cindy Chung 1990-91
Theresa Park 1989-90
Stacy Yamashita 1988-89
Delia Ma 1987-88
Mona Lee 1986-87
Jeanette Chan 1985-86
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Miss Asia Colorado
Texas Asian American
Cache Creek Casino Resort
Icrave Group, LLC
Miss Asia Sacramento
Community
Calvin Louie, CPA
Imperial Palace Restaurant
Miss Asian American Texas
Thanh Thao
Cat Club
Jack Lee Fong Insurance Agency
Monster Cable
The Hoang Family
Cathay Orthopedic Group -
Jade Ribbon Campaign
Moon Star Buffet
The James Family
Vernon Fong
Jaynry Mak
Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Louie
The Shop San Bruno
Cathay Post 384
Jeffrey C. Won of Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Joe
The Yasuda Family
Catherine Beauty Supply
Stanley
Mr. & Mr. Steven Jew
The Yorita Family
CC Yin Mcdonald's
Jenny's Le Chic
New Jackson Cafe
Thunder Valley Casino
Celine Medical Aesthetics
Jet Airways
NHA magazine
Tomokazu Restaurant
Century 21 - Ed Jesswani
JL Salon
Nip Dental Group
Tri Nguyen
Chinatown Moon Festival
Jodi Juve Hairstylist
Orange Coast Optimist
Tyler Vu
CM Magazine
John & Noy Maser
Palladium Construction
United Commerical Bank
Cory Couture
Joji's House of Teriyaki
PC Run Solutions
Van Pham
Cung Thai
Jonathan Lee
Penang Garden
Van Vic Vacations
Deputy Sheriffs' Assn
Jung Family Association
Piano Search
Vernon Fong
Dr. Frank Yorita
Katie Nguyen
Pier 39
Veronica Sartori Family
Drs. Dale and Eva King
Keyboard Kastle
Piercey Toyota
Viet Hoa
Dr. Mai Van Nhat
KidSmiles Pediatric Dentistry
Pirro's Pizza
Vitale Tea Leaf
Eat So They Can
King of Thai
Poiima Cosmetics
Wax Museum
EDA, USA Inc
Kimberly Ng
Portsmouth Square Garage
Wendy Tran
Ella Mae Lew
Korea Times
Pure Blendz Inc.
World Channel
ESSN Beverage
Korean Martial Arts Center -
Ray Choy
World Dance Fusion
Farmer's Insurance - Dana
Grandmaster Merrill Jung
QC Design
World Journal
Zhang
Kwong Sang Lung Co
Rocky Point
Yen Ning Tong
First National Bank
La Princesse Salon & Spa
Rococo Harmony Inc.
Yum's Mechanical
First US Community Credit Union
Lake Las Vegas
Sacramento Asian Sports
Laura's Day Spa
Foundation
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