Carolina Acosta, Independent Rep for Arbonne, Congratulates the 2012 Delegates of Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina
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Welcome
Dear Delegates, Guests and Friends: Welcome to the fifth annual Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina pageant. As state director, I am honored and proud to be apart of this exciting event. Through my work and devotion, I have committed myself to establishing this organization as one of leadership. Our mission is to empower women of Latin and Hispanic origin living in California while enabling them to embrace and showcase their Latina American culture and serve their community. We work to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to express their viewpoints, talents and accomplishments. We extend our best wishes to each contestant in tonight’s pageant and a special thanks to their families and friends who have supported them through this journey. I am confident that this year’s state pageant will be an exciting and rewarding time for each one of our participants. Thank you for joining us as we crown our next Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latin and wish them well as they represent the state of California.
Regards,
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ Owner and State Director
Special Thanks
To all of our sponsors, thank you for your kind and generous contributions and taking part in this event. A very special Thank You to the following people who have so graciously given their time and efforts in support to making this organization a success and without them I would not be able to do this:
Cindya Williams Angela Bisono Rene Pares Nelson Rodriguez Mahogany Ratcliffe Juan Rodriguez Jennifer Bisono Molina Tessie Mucius Yakema Hicks
Jomari Goyson Amado Salinas Priscilla Valldejuli Les Dotson Elizabeth Garcia Maria Sanchez Cristian Mejia Christian Pelayo Marcus Williams
James Gill Justine Yotti Rose Yotti Lee Cardena Tady Salaues Anthony Holt Eva Lopez Judith Cassis Chanel Williams
To all of the committed judges, dedicated volunteers, talented performers, wonderful hosts and my amazing and loving family and friends. To Ana and Jasmine, my beautiful Queens, thank you for being outstanding role models and effortlessly giving of your time. You both exemplify what this organization is about. Your imprints will never be forgotten.
Thank you to the very talented Chan’nel L. Johnson Show Choreographer and Owner/Director of The Dance Project Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special to Thank You to Elizabeth Garcia, “My Coach Liz” for providing leadership training for the 2012 Delegates. MyCoachLiz.com
Masters of Ceremony
Jomari Goyoso
Feared fashion critic, passionate, sensitive, rebellious, versatile and inspirational are some of the characteristics defining Jomari Goyso, host of “A La Moda con Jomari” for Primier Impacto on Univision. Born in Logrono, Spain, this dynamic hairdresser and make-up artist by trade, has worked with celebrity such as Naomi Campbell, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Paz Vega, Kate de Castillo and Kim Kardashian. In the course of his career he has stood out in editorials and magazine covers such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vanidades, Hola, People, InStyle and Marie Claire. Jomari has worked with L’Oreal for seven years and has unveiled his creations on entertainments most glamorous showcases such as, the Academy Awards, Golden Globes Awards, Italian Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival.
MARIA SANCHEZ Since an early age Maria knew she wanted to be a model. Growing up in the small city of Huelva, in south of Spain, Maria would travel over an hour to attend a modeling academy in Sevilla. She developed her portfolio at16 with dreams of a modeling career. Maria went on to compete in the Miss Spain pageant as Miss Huelva at the age of 18. She then moved to Los Angeles to study Broadcasting and has worked as a journalist covering several assignments for print and television. With modeling and fashion as her passion, Maria created her modeling agency “Exit Models”. Continuing with her entrepreneurial sprit, she has recently established and import/export venture with Spain.
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Special Performance
Desiree Estrada
Los Angeles native Singer/Songwriter Desiree Estrada knew from an early age she wanted to pursue a career in music. Desiree’s professional career took off in 2009 when she joined the girl group “Kemistrie” and appeared on the nationally televised show B.E.T. 106 & Park . Based on their outstanding performance, the group appeared on the show once again in August 2010 where they were voted as “All Star Winners”. Their single “Love Me Hate Me” was then placed on the televised radio show “Music Choice.” Desiree had the pleasure of working alongside many other artists such as California Swag District, The Rejects, YG, Colbie O’Donis, Audio Push, Mann, to name a few.In July of 2011, Desiree officially announced she was going solo, working on her first album with songwriter/producer Leticia Ascencio. Desiree’s album “Kween Dez” features collaborations with many well-known songwriters. The album’s first single, “Te Dare”, was released to great reviews in the summer of 2012. The album’s second single will be released in early 2013. Desiree has performed during the opening ceremony of the Billboard Latin Music Conference and was named “Best Dressed” on the red carpet by Telemundo. She also recently opened for Latin superstar Jose Feliciano and made appearances at both the Latin Grammys and the ALMA awards.
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Judges
Miss Teen
WENDY ARMIJO, also known as TheIdeaGirl.com, works as a multi-media consultant. She started her career over two decades ago creating, producing, and marketing promotional events. After a successful stint in the promotions and PR industry she went on to start her first bilingual advertising agency in 1999. She later went on to found the first Spanish language Real Estate Magazine in Kern County. Working as a producer and writer of both television and radio commercials, her companies A & L Marketing and Advertising and A-Team Production have helped numerous businesses reach the lucrative and ever-increasing Latino market. Wendy enjoys spending her free time working as an advocate for non profits, as a board member for Kern Partnership For Children and Families and as board Vice President for the NAPW Kern County chapter. She has founded and continues to volunteers as an Event and Promotions Coordinator for the Mardi Gras Gala and Scary For Charity. TANISHA BRITO-CARTER combines her Christian faith and heart for young women into a new ministry she’s launched called, C.H.I.C – Committed to Him In Christ – a ministry for girls ages 13-18 with a focus on helping girls navigate through the ups and downs of this exciting time in their lives with a perspective set firmly on being in Christ. Tanisha has been featured on the cover of Points North Magazine in Atlanta for her work with Breast Cancer Awareness and in 2008, was named to Ebony Magazine’s prestigious “Top 30 Young Leaders under 30”. Competing in pageants is what has fostered Tanisha’s love of mentoring young women. A former Miss Connecticut, Tanisha competed in the Miss America pageant where she placed in the Top Ten. In 2005 Tanisha was crowned Miss Georgia USA and went on to compete in the Miss USA pageant. She has an undergraduate degree in Public Relations, an MBA in Marketing from Clark Atlanta University and is a Sr. Marketing Manager for Taco Bell Corporate. She currently resides in Orange County with her husband and their feisty little dog, Beethoven “B.R.” Rutherford. GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ is a multi-media and bi-lingual journalist in Los Angeles. For the last two years he worked for an international magazine called Padrisimo Magazine. His work has also been published in media outlets such as Neon Tommy, Patch, ATVN, USC and IMPACT. During the 2008 presidential campaign Gutierrez was accepted into the Washington Journalism Semester Program where he studied in Washington D.C. at American University. He covered the presidential election at the capital of the United States, Florida, Maryland and Virginia during a historic year. Currently, Gutierrez is contributing stories to Univision34.com and his work has been published on the news organization website. He is also a television host for a morning talk show called “The Toast,” which airs on a Trojan Vision, a cable channel. Gutierrez was named an “Orgullo Hispano” or Hispanic pride in English and featured on the front cover of the magazine, “Paloma Revista” in 2012, which gave recognition to his work and dedication to the field. MIKEY KOFFMAN, is a native Angeleno, is a tour de force in the burgeoning Los Angeles fashion industry. She got her start as the first female motorcycle shop owner in Long Beach. On the heels of the success of her clothing line, Koffman went on to assume the position of Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Da Nang Clothing and Stitch’s Jeans. Koffman then launched 575 Denim. In 2005 Koffman founded The Gallery Los Angeles, a full service marketing and event production company. After producing fashion shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Paris, Koffman assisted in the establishment of the official Los Angeles Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. Koffman then launched Los Angeles Fashion Weekend and moved the location to Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow. Koffman was featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”. ROBERT REYES was born in the Dominican Republic; he arrived to the United States in 1964. He is married to Rosa
Reyes and resides in his breathtaking vineyards in Agua Dulce, California, has three children and 10 grandchildren. Robert is passionate about everything he does; he is an artist and a winemaker at his award-winning Reyes Winery. In addition to being a Fine Art Painter, wine maker, and an experienced real estate and Stock Market investor, Robert holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Global Management (MBA GM), holds a California General Contractor’s license, is a Los Angeles City Certified Welder/Fabricator, and is a Certified Dive Master. Robert was recently given the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award by the Santa Clarita Valley Latino Chamber of Commerce. In a book soon-to-be-released, Robert is referred to as “The Renaissance Man”.Robert is presently working on a series of vineyard paintings, which will soon be released and exhibited in the Reyes Winery Tasting room and through the Reyes Winery website.
AMADO C SALINAS II, was born in Harlingen, TX and graduated from Palm Springs High. He Joined the US NAVY and excelled as a Specialist in Advanced Avionics and Communications System & Support. Upon returning from overseas Operation “Desert ONE” Theater, he became part of HUGHES Aerospace & Communications Research and Development Team, as a Aerospace Engineer. Mr. Salinas is on he Board of Directors for Trinity Tech Media, Inc. a Mobile Platform technology Company, and Owner of a few Private Businesses. He consults on various projects from China to Africa, and recently was hired to be part of the development TEAM to assure FAA Flight Safety “Level A” verification for BOEING’s NEWEST addition to their FLEET “787- DREAMLINER”. Mr. Salinas also volunteers his time to support and establish Celebrity Golf events to raise funds for various NON-Profit and Charity Events.
Teen Artesia Latina
Teen Burbank Latina
Sponsors: John Markwith State Farm Insurance Agent, Super Mex on Spring LB, Friends from Our Lady of Refuge Church & School LB, Friends from Saint Joseph High School Lakewood, Friends from Collins School Lakewood, Loving Family Members
Sponsors: The Tango Room, The Stewart Family, Mercado Buenos Aires, Sandra Dixon’s Dance Class, Camuto Group/Jessica Simpson, Barry Weiner & Associates, Rage Models & Talent, The Petrossian Family, Milt & Edie’s Dry Cleaners, Law Offices of Eric Rosenberg, Burbank Sounds, Kindred Talent Management
Anna-Marie Diaz, 14
Teen Imperial County Latina
Brianna Butler, 13
Teen La Jolla Latina Criselia Chavez, 17
Melissa Ontiveros, 16
Teen Long Beach Latina Jessica Gonzalez, 13
Sponsors: The Hand & Wrist Center
Teen Hollywood Latina Solange Astudillo, 17
Teen Lakewood Latina Alicia Diaz, 15
Sponsors: John Markwith State Farm Insurance Agent, Super Mex on Spring LB, Friends from Our Lady of Refuge Church & School LB, Friends from Saint Joseph High School Lakewood, Friends from Collins School Lakewood, Loving Family Members
Teen Los Angeles Latina Natalie Matta, 16
Teen Menifee Latina Isabel Donadio, 17
Sponsors: Bob and Mona Davies, Provecho Grill, Feeling Lucky Entertainment, Zarka Cigar Lounge, Laura Le Vey-Hollen, Lucy and John Walund
Teen Napa Latina Karla Hernandez, 16
Teen Redwood City Latina
Teen Riverside Latina
Teen Salinas Latina
Teen San Diego Latina
Madisen Fragoza, 13
Lisette Palafux, 17
Teen Sacramento Latina Marisol Carrillo, 16
Victoria Melgoza, 17
Teen San Marcos Latina Valeria Gama, 17
Karla Salas Campos, 17
Sponsors: Feaster Charter School , City Cuts Barber Shop, The Barber Shack, Club de Nutricion Herbalife, Eugenia Franco Hair Salon Glady’s Diaz, Meza Paints, Rolando’s Taco Shop, WJ Bradley Mortagage, Power Tires Familia Salas, Zeke Torres Films, Designer Ivan Rodriguez, Familia Hernández, Familia Campos, Familia Saenz, Family Decals
Sponsors: Quinceanera Magazine (Northern California), Photobella Arte Visual by Erain Hernandez
Teen Santa Clarita Latina Maria Hidalgo, 16
Sponsors: Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts, Santa Clarita General Services, Samantha’s Collection
Teen Walnut Latina Faline Madrigal, 15
Sponsors: Ram Auto Repair, La Luz Del Dia Bakery & Cafe Arizona, Quality Care Home Health Specialist, Love Cantoria Family, Dayton Auto Repair, Cable Masters, Prevention Auto Care, Alamo Car Wash, Amoles Restaurant & Catering, Rich’s Tint Shoppe, Tavo Matic Inc., La Puente Tires, Ejs Automotive Inc., Tri Auto Chino
Judges
Miss
CARLOS M. ANTÓN-KHURY is Director of Technical Operations for Comcast; the nation’s largest provider of video and high-speed data services. Previously, a manager in Verizon’s Fiber to the Premise. Mr. Antón also led a large operations responsible for deploying the latest fiber optic technology to residential customers and small businesses in the state of NJ. Antón worked on Verizon’s post 9/11 Disaster Recovery project and has held roles in Engineering, Finance, and Marketing in addition to prior work experience at Boeing and General Electric Power Systems. Mr. Antón graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Political Science. He has been an active board member in such organizations as: SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), FIRST (For the Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology), AYUDA for the Arts, and Repertorio Español. Most notably, Mr. Antón is President Emeritus of the New York City Professional Chapter of SHPE and a current Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Trustee. Mr. Antón is a previous recipient of the SHPE’s prestigious “Most Promising Engineer/Scientist Award” 2000 and was recognized by Crain’s New York Business in 2006 as a “40 under 40” rising star. CANDACE CAGE currently is the Marketing Manager at Namaste Laboratories, makers of Organic Root Stimulator. With over 12 years in the marketing arena, she has managed multi-million dollar brands in various industries working with brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Sears, Toyota, McDonalds and now ORS Olive Oil. Her proven talents are defeating challenges in ambiguous environments and developing winning teams. With her diverse marketing knowledge and uninhibited analytic creativity, she has proven that she can effectively turn vague ideas into champion realities. Candace and Organic Root Stimulator are proud to be sponsors of the Miss California Latina Organization! JC CUEVAS was born in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, and grew up in Tecoman, Colima. A strong believer in communication as a tool for forging a path in life, JC has been involved in media communications for the last 12 years. Julio Cesar, best known as JC Cuevas, has interviewed important musical personalities such as Ricardo Arjona, Reik, Yahir, Juanes, etc. When he’s not on air, JC enjoys sushi, Mexican food and the art of cooking in general. He’s also a passionate soccer and film aficionado. Always willing to try new adventures, his philosophy of life is “Live in the moment and be happy as though this was the last day of your life.” JC Cuevas is Exitos 93.9 FM (KXOS) on-air personality from Mondays to Fridays, 7pm-Mid. He is also a host for Nitido a show that airs nationally on Saturdays at noon on Telemundo. JOSHUA EDWARDS was born and raised in New York City and moved to Los Angeles six years ago to pursue a career in Talent Representation. He started out as an intern working for the Wayans Brothers. Since then he has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including Britney Spears, Will Smith, Toccara, Ralph Macchio, Jennifer Connelly, Heather Graham, Cher, Richard Dreyfuss, and Steven McQueen. He currently is in the process of launching his own company “E-squared Entertainment.” Joshua is a licensed attorney in NY and CA and holds a law degree from CUNY School of Law and a MBA from Loyola Marymount University. PATRICIA STURLA lives in Los Angeles, California, where she is a regular contributor for beauty, fashion and image segments at major TV outlets including KVEA- Telemundo Los Angeles’ “Acceso Total” and KAZAAzteca America Los Angeles’ “Noticiero Azteca America.” Additionally, she recently launched “El ABC de la Moda,” a multi-platform weekly column published by leading Hispanic news and information company, Impremedia, including leading website Impre.com and Los Angeles’ top Spanish daily, La Opinion. She also conducts seminars and consults on matters related to fashion, entertainment and personal development. Patricia is the Founder and Director of Patricia Sturla Studios, a center for personal and artistic development with emphasis on acting, modeling, dance, singing and on-air voice talent. Since its inception in 1997, thousands of students have been a part of Patricia Sturla Studios. They include young actors, such as Ivan Angulo, who starred in “Seven Pounds” with Will Smith. Patricia, who served on the board of the Italian Committee in Los Angeles, has been recognized with the “Latin Woman of the Year” award from Univision Radio and was also named “Prestigious Personality of the Year” by “El Suplemento” Magazine. Patricia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. NATASHA VARGAS-COOPER is a life long resident of Los Angeles, graduate of UCLA. Former union organizer turned freelance journalist. Published in the New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, GQ, Spin, New York Magazine and Cosmopolitan Latina. Author of Mad Men Unbuttoned.
Miss Bell Gardens Latina
Miss Brentwood Latina
Miss Covina Latina
Miss Duarte Latina
Miss Escondido Latina
Miss Hiddenbrooke Latina
Sylvia Macias, 20
Lizeth Preciado, 20
Goretti Campbell, 20
Jamie Gaxiola, 19
Sponsors: Claudia Gaxiola, James Yoshida
Daynie Rivera, 25
Sarah Rutan, 24
Sponsors: Gabino Lopez Photography, Ana and George Gong, Pete and Antonia Gonzalez, Dean and Michele Moser
Miss Hollywood Latina Sy Franco, 25
Miss Long Beach Latina Nancy Perez, 19
Miss Los Angeles Latina Erica Yanes, 25
Miss Malibu Latina Yessenia Munoz, 25
Miss Oceanside Latina Michelle Quirsola, 21
Miss San Diego Latina Nancy Moeller, 19
Miss Milpitas Latina Genesis Castro, 21
Miss North Hollywood Latina
Miss Pasadena Latina
Miss Sacramento Latina
Miss San Fernando Latina
Miss San Francisco Latina
Judy Perez, 25
Stephanie Luna, 22
Sponsors: Carlos Santana Maria Maria Restaurant, CP Builders (Claro Padilla general contractor #1 East Bay), B&S Hacienda Auto Body, Sola Salon, James Peregrino Farmers Insurance, Dr.Howard Chiropractors Office, Avila Auto Body, Maria De la Luz
Jennifer Zecena, 22
Erika Vaca, 22
Stephanie Deleon, 21
Miss San Gabriel Valley Latina Cristal Munoz, 22
Miss San Pedro Latina
Miss San Jose Latina Martha Silva, 20
Sponsors: Angels Bridal, Producciones Ortiz
Miss San Pablo Latina Carolina Guzman, 22
Sponsors: Marios Deli, Janet Ceja Orozco, Cindy & The Junket Delicatessen, City of San Pablo Council Member Genoveva Calloway, FECA Productions & Nueva Generacion Entertainment
Miss Santa Barbara Latina
Miss Santa Clara Latina
Miss Santa Clarita Latina
Miss Santa Monica Latina
Miss South Gate Latina
Sponsors: The Hand & Wrist Center
Sponsors: Mom, Dad, Mindi Walters Skin Care, Lash Bar by Dani Damien, Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center, Family and Friends
Beverly Eberhardt, 19
Sponsors: Congress Woman Janice Hahn, Stop Starring!, Mr. Big’s Gourmet Hot Dogs & Sausages, Photography By Nichole Alex, Tropical Tanning Salon, The Whale & Ale, H.R. General Welding, Le Grande Salon, Maggie Dealba & Irene McCarthy from Keller Williams Reality, All of my Friends & Family, Niko’s Pizza, West Coast Sports & Fitness, Los Angeles Harbor College ASO, Dr.Rubino
Vianey Arana, 22
Emy Perich, 22
Lauren Reid, 24
Marianela Calonje, 21
Sponsors: Santa Clara Unified School District , Group USA, Avant Bloom, Kelly Paper , Santa Clara Weekly, National Hispanic University, Montuno Dance Company, Bay Area Body Spa, Aviles Family, Calonje Family, Zavala Family, Dr. Bercasio - General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Jocelin Aguirre, 19
Sponsors: Raspados El Crystal Lynwood, South Gate Police Department
Miss South Pasadena Latina Stephanie Lopez, 22
Miss Van Nuys Latina Jennifer Roja, 22
Miss Studio City Latina Adriana Davalos, 24
Sponsors: El Coyote CafĂŠ, LaSplash Magazine, One2One Capture, The Brenes Family, The Block Family, The Cortez Family, Mr. Dieter Diaz
Miss Whittier Latina Susana Plasencia, 22
Sponsors: Sage Restaurant and Lounge, Rocky Cola Cafe, Rockies Frozen Yogurt, Elevate Creation Screen Printing & Design, Wackoe Hernandez Photography
Miss Sunnyvale Latina Janelle Monroy, 19
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2012 CONTESTANTS RECEIVED: • • • • • • • • • •
Dress and Jewelry Provided by Wholesale Fashion Square Shoes from Shiekh Shoes Official swimwear from Pily Q Barcalona (Miss Division Only) Fashion wear item from The Gala Company (Teen Division Only) Gift from Beauty Blender Gift Card Art by Anna Alvarado Workshop training by My Coach Liz, Elizabeth Garcia Photography by Clicks of Life Photography Workshop training by Emmy Make-up Academy and Pavali Modeling and Training Academy Complimentary Tanning Session from Colour Couture
Winner of the 2012 Miss California Latina and Teen California Latina Pageant will receive the following prizes..... • Served as representatives of the state of California • Miss will travel to the host city for the 2013 Miss Latina US® competition, with exclusive oversight preparation for the national pageant and round-trip transportation and accommodations to the 2013 National Competition • The official Miss California Latina crown and sash with carrying case. The official Miss Teen California Latina crown and sash with carrying case. • Official Miss and Teen California Latina photos provided by Clicks of Life Photography • Framed award certificate presented by The Gala Company • Grand prize from Shiekh Shoes • Grand prize basket from Organic Root Stimulator • Evening gown from Crown Diva • Wardrobe from Wholesale Fashion Square • Official photo shoot with award winning photographer Hugo Benson • Grand prize from Arbonne Cosmetics • One year sunless tanning service supply from Colour Couture • Limited edition framed art work by Anna Alvarado • Cash Prize
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I would like to Thank my Mom for everything she has done for me, and also my father and for them always believing in me.... Since I was little they always told me to go after what I wanted in life and make it count but never forget your Education Education Education!!!.... My Mom and Dad both work Really hard for me and my sister to give us the life we have now and I am Thankful for it everyday!. My mom works full time at home taking care of me and my sister, she takes us to school everyday and to our Activities we are involved in after school. My Dad owns an Auto Repair Shop and works full time on weekdays and even weekends. I love my parents very much I have no idea where I would be without them to guide me along the way. My older sister Celena who’s 18 years old supports me in everything I do, and also helps me along the way she is and always will be a great older sister I can count on. I will also like to Thank my Sponsors for believing in me, and for Everyone who knows me or don’t know me for voting for me on Facebook..... I appreciate Everyone for taking the time to be apart of my journey and feel Blessed for having you in my life and for always staying by my side. I will also like to Thank God for creating my Journey that has just begun and I will forever Cherish every moment He blesses me with! Good Luck to all the Contestants that I now call my Friends!!....Thank you and God bless!!
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