Rose Chung Presents 23rd Annual

Miss Asian AmericaPageant 2008

A Tradition of Excellence. A Dedication to Community Service. A Legacy for Tomorrow.

Table of ContentsMessage from Rose

Greetings from the Governor

Greetings from the Mayor

Our Pageant Committee

Our Emcees

Our Judges

Queen’s Farewell Message

Contestants

Queen’s Activities

Our Queens

Thanks and Acknowledgements

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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

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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 ChungRose Chung

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Advisor Edwin Hom

Honorary Advisors Harry Kim & Harrison Lim

Community Advisors George Fung, Ron Lee, Bok Pon

Co-producer Victor Chen

International Directors Bobby Babbar, Karen Babbar

Creative Director Chanh Pham

Pageant Director Janice Hom

Executive Director Jeffrey Kwong

Public Relations Directors Denise Chan, Stephanie Ng

Administrative Director / Coronation Coordinator Julunda Gean

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Administrative Assistant Annie Liang

Reception Desiree Choy, Katrina Harvey, Jasmine Nachtigall,

Amy Truong, Diane Truong, Merle Wong, Amy Yu

Ticketmasters Francis Pang, Linda Pang

Judges’ Coordinators Alicia Contreras, Anamaria Padure

VP of Marketing Vincent Ma

Marketing Director Kevin Chiem

Advertising Manager Ed Jesswani

Souvenir Program Book Editors Vincent Ma, Garin Wong

Senior Graphic Designer Thomas Li

Program Book Committee Denise Chan, Kevin Chiem, Betty

Lem, Fernando Mendoza, Julunda Mendoza

Technical Advisor Alex Bartolome

Production Manager Garin Wong

Production Assistants Peter Cheung, Jarrett Chin, Hazel Galdo,

Kevin Ilyejay, Tiiffany Kyu, Sheldon Lee, Kan Lew, Kirby Lim,

Wasai Phung, Ivy Wong, Phillip Wong, Stacey Young

Back Stage Assistants Andy Belleza, Don Chan, Fernando

Mendoza, Byron Wong, Dennis Wu, Kevin Wu

Opening Number Choreographer Katy Alaniz Barnhill

Swimsuit Choreographer Miki Novitski

Evening Gown Choreographer Matt Wanaraksa

Dressing Room Coordinators Jeanne Jew, Joyce Kwan

Dressing Room Assistants Olivia Kwan, Renee Kwok, Eleanor

Lau, Trina Mao, Trisha Mao, Christine Ng, Laura Quach, Maria

Yip, Eileen Zhang, Ina Zhang, Lily Zhang

Makeup & Hair Coordinator Julie Lam

Makeup & Hair Stylists Thy Dinh, Jodi Juve Jenny Do, Ann Ho,

Kathleen Khuu, Loreen Lee, Ann Nguyen, Katie Nguyen, Thao

Nguyen, Van Pham, Wendy Tran

Contestants Coordinator Betty Lem

Training Coordinator Valerie Foo

Trainers Amy Chu, Aprileen Coh, Betty Hsu, Crystal Lee,

Stephanie Lee, Tiffani Mah, Violet Nguyen, Beverly Yip

Platform Speech Coach Pooja Jain

Housemothers Annie Hong, Ella Mae Lew, Penny Wong-Belleza

Housesister Afia Ofori-Mensa

Escort Chair Mommy Penny Wong-Belleza

Escort Coordinators Jay Lim, Andy Seike

Escort Logistics Coordinator Diane Kao

Escorts Daryl Chan, Albert Chen, Michael Chen, Steven Cho,

Tracy Chow, Frederico DeJesus, Kenneth Fung, Ryan Fung,

Johnny Guo, Patrick Ho, Michael Hom, Brendan Hong, Jkai

Hsu, Cuthbert Jang, Lawrence Lau, Frisco Le, Tony Leung,

Kenneth Morimoto, Kevin Quan, Jay Raymundo, Tuan Trinh,

Johnny Wu

Tabulators Mah and Associates

Photographers Larry Carlin, Gang Chan, Paul Eng, Will Jay,

Calvin Jeng, Kwun Lee, Jet Li, James Lim, John Nguyen, Tyler

Vu, Penny Wong-Belleza, Kevin Woo, David Yu

Crowd Management Directors Mike Fong, Darlene Hong

Crowd Management Korean Martial Arts Center – Grandmaster

Merrill Jung

Usher Coordinator Frank Chiu

Ushers Annie Kwan, Jimmy Kwan, Kendrick Lau, Kimberly Lau,

Regina Liang, Rachel Liu, Wendy Liu, Quynh Thu Tran, Bovey

Zhang, William Zhang

Catering Supervisor Jenny Yee

Catering Assistants Angie Chew, Rick Chew, Frank Chiu, Joyce

Kwan, Olivia Kwan, Connie Mah, Quynh Thu Tran, Christopher

Yee, Bovey Zhang, William Zhang

MAA Princes Cezar Mendoza, Zachary Mendoza

Floral Arrangements Jessie Nguyen

Special Thanks to Lung Kong Youth Group and Cathay Post

#384 for their many years of dedicated support as part of the

Miss Asian America Pageant Family.

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Jane Park SmithAs 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 KiriyamaCalifornia 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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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.

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.

Ken Cohen is Vice President of Sales of SkylarHaley,

a line of all natural sparkling fruit juices that has set the beverage world on fire. Ken has previously launched over 22 major brands nationally and represented 40 manufacturers around the globe. As Vice President of Comar Sales, he brought annual revenues to over 100 million dollars in US sales. Ken has extensive knowledge in product development with mass merchandise retailers including Longs Drugs, Safeway and Neiman Marcus. Formerly, Ken was a professional motorcycle racer in the AMA circuit for 5 years. His accomplishments include rookie of the year and winning over 25 national racing events.

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.

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.

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.

Kuo S. Ooi, MD is a board certified physician in

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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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 WuLouise Wu

Miss Asian America 2007-2008

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Shan YuChinese AmericanAge: 26 Richmond, CASeattle University Diligent, Humble, Elegant Adult Education Programs for New Immigrants

Amanda YoshidaJapanese AmericanAge: 21 Huntington Beach, CALong Beach State Motivated, Adventurous, Goal-Oriented Be You…

Stephanie Lauren WongChinese AmericanAge: 23 Santa Clara, CASanta Clara University School of Law Cheerful, Adventurous, Reliable Preventing Youth ViolenceSponsor: Mikuni Restaurant and Sushi BarSponsor: Mikuni Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Share VuongChinese/Vietnamese/Cambodian AmericanAge: 22 San Jose, CAUC Berkeley Passionate, Ambitious, Outgoing Asian American Donor ProgramSponsor: Laura's Day SpaSponsor: Laura's Day Spa

Sawitree Amey RasmeioungonThai, Chinese AmericanAge: 25 Herndon, VAGeorge Mason University Enthusiastic, Active, Optimistic Staying Asian

Christine OhKorean AmericanAge: 26 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CACSU Dominguez Hills and Dongguk University Confident, Humble, Persistent Human Rights in North KoreaSponsor: Celine MedispaSponsor: Celine Medispa

Nicole Mallari NarlockFilipino/German AmericanAge: 22 Sacramento, CASacramento State Confident, Reliable, Determined Families for Early Autism TreatmentSponsor: American Metal and Iron, Inc.Sponsor: American Metal and Iron, Inc.

Chelsea Chien-Yung KuoTaiwanese/Japanese AmericanAge: 22 Davis, CAUC Davis Joyful, Cheerful, Optimistic Awareness of Increasing Calcium Intake Among AsiansSponsor: Jeffrey C. Won of Morgan StanleySponsor: Jeffrey C. Won of Morgan Stanley

Nina Chieko KasugaJapanese AmericanAge: 20 Gilbert, AZArizona State University Appreciative, Studious, Sunny Awareness to Lack of Stability in Family UnitSponsor: Miss Asia ArizonaSponsor: Miss Asia Arizona

Stephanie Lynn KarlikTaiwanese/Portuguese/Scotch-Irish AmericanAge: 24 Las Vegas, NVNational Taiwan University Inquisitive, Driven, Compassionate Advancing Multiculturalism & DiversitySponsor: Lake Las VegasSponsor: Lake Las Vegas

Amanda Koyumi IgakiJapanese AmericanAge: 24 Loveland, COColorado State University, Fort Colins Creative, Optimistic, Easygoing Hula to Cross Cultural BoundariesSponsor: Miss Asian American ColoradoSponsor: Miss Asian American Colorado

Julie Shuk Chong TamChinese AmericanAge: 26 South Lake Tahoe, CAJohns Hopkins University and Nanjing University Ambitious, Compassionate, Gregarious Promoting Study AbroadSponsor: Miss Asia SacramentoSponsor: Miss Asia Sacramento

Luketan SomnasangThai AmericanAge: 23 Portland, ORUniversity of Oregon Poised, Enthusiastic, Determined Sustainable Development

Veronica SartoriChinese/Italian AmericanAge: 20 Fremont, CAUC Davis Honest, Goal-Oriented, Kind Bridging Tech's Gender GapSponsor: Glamour Models InstituteSponsor: Glamour Models Institute

Mary Nargis SalehAfghan/Turkish/Persian AmericanAge: 20 Cupertino, CAFoothill College Independent, Ambitious, Kind Overcoming Bi-Cultural DifferencesSponsor: Pure Blendz Cosmetics and Beauty CareSponsor: Pure Blendz Cosmetics and Beauty Care

Lisa MaVietnamese/Chinese AmericanAge: 20 San Francisco, CASan Francisco State University Optimistic, Open-minded, Dependable Making Dreams Come True

Frances Iris LuChinese/Vietnamese AmericanAge: 19 San Francisco, CAUC Berkeley Passionate, Engaging, Dedicated HIV Awareness in the Asian-American CommunitySponsor: State Farm InsuranceSponsor: State Farm Insurance

Louisa Yang LiuChinese AmericanAge: 21 Sunnyvale, CAUC Berkeley Optimistic, Ambitious, Passionate Promoting the Performance Arts in LifeSponsor: EDA, USASponsor: EDA, USA

Elizabeth Yin LeongChinese AmericanAge: 22 San Mateo, CAUC Davis Friendly, Self-Motivated, Passionate Pollution & Its EffectsSponsors: Horizon Restaurant Lounge and I-Crave Group, LLCSponsors: Horizon Restaurant Lounge and I-Crave Group, LLC

Allyn HoangVietnamese AmericanAge: 20 Dallas, TXUniversity of Texas at Austin Passionate, Persevering, Progressive Challenging Asian Americans to Preserve Our Cultural RootsSponsor: Miss Asian American Texasand The Hoang FamilySponsor: Miss Asian American Texasand The Hoang Family

Joy DaiChinese AmericanAge: 22 Goleta, CAUC Santa Barbara Independent, Ambitious, Free-spirited Arising from Status Quo & Poverty

Janet Justine CruzFilipino/Spanish/Danish AmericanAge: 23 San Francisco, CASan Francisco State University Determined, Passionate, Resilient Preserving Music & Arts Programs in Public Schools.

Jenny ChinChinese AmericanAge: 20 San Francisco, CASan Francisco State University Optimistic, Friendly, Ambitious Universal PreschoolSponsor: Joji's House of TeriyakiSponsor: Joji's House of Teriyaki

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Shan YuChinese AmericanAge: 26 Richmond, CASeattle University Diligent, Humble, Elegant Adult Education Programs for New Immigrants

Amanda YoshidaJapanese AmericanAge: 21 Huntington Beach, CALong Beach State Motivated, Adventurous, Goal-Oriented Be You…

Stephanie Lauren WongChinese AmericanAge: 23 Santa Clara, CASanta Clara University School of Law Cheerful, Adventurous, Reliable Preventing Youth ViolenceSponsor: Mikuni Restaurant and Sushi BarSponsor: Mikuni Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Share VuongChinese/Vietnamese/Cambodian AmericanAge: 22 San Jose, CAUC Berkeley Passionate, Ambitious, Outgoing Asian American Donor ProgramSponsor: Laura's Day SpaSponsor: Laura's Day Spa

Sawitree Amey RasmeioungonThai, Chinese AmericanAge: 25 Herndon, VAGeorge Mason University Enthusiastic, Active, Optimistic Staying Asian

Christine OhKorean AmericanAge: 26 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CACSU Dominguez Hills and Dongguk University Confident, Humble, Persistent Human Rights in North KoreaSponsor: Celine MedispaSponsor: Celine Medispa

Nicole Mallari NarlockFilipino/German AmericanAge: 22 Sacramento, CASacramento State Confident, Reliable, Determined Families for Early Autism TreatmentSponsor: American Metal and Iron, Inc.Sponsor: American Metal and Iron, Inc.

Chelsea Chien-Yung KuoTaiwanese/Japanese AmericanAge: 22 Davis, CAUC Davis Joyful, Cheerful, Optimistic Awareness of Increasing Calcium Intake Among AsiansSponsor: Jeffrey C. Won of Morgan StanleySponsor: Jeffrey C. Won of Morgan Stanley

Nina Chieko KasugaJapanese AmericanAge: 20 Gilbert, AZArizona State University Appreciative, Studious, Sunny Awareness to Lack of Stability in Family UnitSponsor: Miss Asia ArizonaSponsor: Miss Asia Arizona

Stephanie Lynn KarlikTaiwanese/Portuguese/Scotch-Irish AmericanAge: 24 Las Vegas, NVNational Taiwan University Inquisitive, Driven, Compassionate Advancing Multiculturalism & DiversitySponsor: Lake Las VegasSponsor: Lake Las Vegas

Amanda Koyumi IgakiJapanese AmericanAge: 24 Loveland, COColorado State University, Fort Colins Creative, Optimistic, Easygoing Hula to Cross Cultural BoundariesSponsor: Miss Asian American ColoradoSponsor: Miss Asian American Colorado

Julie Shuk Chong TamChinese AmericanAge: 26 South Lake Tahoe, CAJohns Hopkins University and Nanjing University Ambitious, Compassionate, Gregarious Promoting Study AbroadSponsor: Miss Asia SacramentoSponsor: Miss Asia Sacramento

Luketan SomnasangThai AmericanAge: 23 Portland, ORUniversity of Oregon Poised, Enthusiastic, Determined Sustainable Development

Veronica SartoriChinese/Italian AmericanAge: 20 Fremont, CAUC Davis Honest, Goal-Oriented, Kind Bridging Tech's Gender GapSponsor: Glamour Models InstituteSponsor: Glamour Models Institute

Mary Nargis SalehAfghan/Turkish/Persian AmericanAge: 20 Cupertino, CAFoothill College Independent, Ambitious, Kind Overcoming Bi-Cultural DifferencesSponsor: Pure Blendz Cosmetics and Beauty CareSponsor: Pure Blendz Cosmetics and Beauty Care

Lisa MaVietnamese/Chinese AmericanAge: 20 San Francisco, CASan Francisco State University Optimistic, Open-minded, Dependable Making Dreams Come True

Frances Iris LuChinese/Vietnamese AmericanAge: 19 San Francisco, CAUC Berkeley Passionate, Engaging, Dedicated HIV Awareness in the Asian-American CommunitySponsor: State Farm InsuranceSponsor: State Farm Insurance

Louisa Yang LiuChinese AmericanAge: 21 Sunnyvale, CAUC Berkeley Optimistic, Ambitious, Passionate Promoting the Performance Arts in LifeSponsor: EDA, USASponsor: EDA, USA

Elizabeth Yin LeongChinese AmericanAge: 22 San Mateo, CAUC Davis Friendly, Self-Motivated, Passionate Pollution & Its EffectsSponsors: Horizon Restaurant Lounge and I-Crave Group, LLCSponsors: Horizon Restaurant Lounge and I-Crave Group, LLC

Allyn HoangVietnamese AmericanAge: 20 Dallas, TXUniversity of Texas at Austin Passionate, Persevering, Progressive Challenging Asian Americans to Preserve Our Cultural RootsSponsor: Miss Asian American Texasand The Hoang FamilySponsor: Miss Asian American Texasand The Hoang Family

Joy DaiChinese AmericanAge: 22 Goleta, CAUC Santa Barbara Independent, Ambitious, Free-spirited Arising from Status Quo & Poverty

Janet Justine CruzFilipino/Spanish/Danish AmericanAge: 23 San Francisco, CASan Francisco State University Determined, Passionate, Resilient Preserving Music & Arts Programs in Public Schools.

Jenny ChinChinese AmericanAge: 20 San Francisco, CASan Francisco State University Optimistic, Friendly, Ambitious Universal PreschoolSponsor: Joji's House of TeriyakiSponsor: Joji's House of Teriyaki

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8/7 -10/07- Pageant Rehearsals and Sponsor Visits 

8/11/07- Crowning of Queen “Louise Wu” , Miss Asian America 2007-2008 

8/12/07- Ming Pao Newspaper Interview  

8/12/07- San Jose/Tainan Sister City Mayors’ Banquet 

8/13/07- TVB TV of Taiwan Interview 

8/13/07- Oakland Tribute Newspaper Interview 

8/18/07 - Viet Model Project 

8/22/07 - Launch party for ASIAN FACES with Taylor Chang, Babaian, in Hollywood, CA

8/24/07 - Cathay Post 76th Anniversary Dinner

8/25/07 - Moonstar Buffet Celebration for Miss Asian America Pageant 

8/25/07 - Oakland Chinatown Annual Street Festival

8/28/07 - APA Family Support Services Telethon

9/12/07 - Autumn Moon Festival Press Conference

9/16/07 - Asian Chefs Association

9/22/07 - Annual Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco Chinatown

9/22/07 - California International Dragon Boat Festival

9/29/07 - Autumn Moon Festival Fashion Show in San Francisco Chinatown

9/29/07 - Silicon Valley Moon Festival in Cupertino Memorial Park

10/5/07 - On Lok Senior Health Services Annual Generations Fashion Show 

10/5/07 - Double Ten Parade

10/06/07- Double Ten Banquet 

10/07/07- Fashion Show Photo Shot 

10/9/07 - Double Ten Cocktail Reception

10/13/07- CCTV & TVB China TV Interview 

10/21/07 - 6th Annual Votes Education & Candidates Forum by APAPA in Sacramento, CA 

10/21/07- APAPA Event,  Award presenter 

10/31/07 - Mayor Newsom's Celebration of Filipino Heritage Month

11/9/07 - Read Aloud Day at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School

11/11/07 - Compassionate Chefs Fundraising Reception

11/13/07 – Read Aloud Day at Robert Louis Stevenson School

11/15/07 - Cathay Post Annual Awards Dinner to Salute Policemen and Firefighters

11/25/07 - Broadcast of  22nd Annual Miss Asian American on World Channel 32

12/1/07 - Oakland Holiday Parade

12/15/07 -  Prince of Peace Christmas Event 

12/16/07- Celebrity Photo shoot

2/10/08- Annual Vietnamese Spring Festival and Parade, San Jose downtown 

3/22/08 – Legacy Through Giving Fashion Show

3/22/08- VIP guest for Citizen for Better community “Annual spring Celebration” 

3/22/08- Judge for the CBC fundraising Talent Competition 

3/31/-4/17/08- Tour of Taiwan 

4/03/08- VIP  guest with Tainan Mayor 

4/04/08- Celebrity Photo shoot - Guiguan Taiwan

4/06/08- Follow up celebrity photo shoot - Guiguan – Taiwan 

4/07/08- Tainan Mayor and high officials Banquet

4/09/08- Taiwan Tourism Bureau visitation 

4/09/08- Visit to Guo Pei - top Taiwan Dress designer 

4/10/08- Visitation with Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission of Taiwan- Vice Minister 

4/10/08- VIP guest to Taipei Municipal University of Education

4/10/08- Visit to Gold Star Entertainment - top Taiwan television company 

4/11/08- FTV Formosa TV Interview – Taiwan 

4/11/08- Taiwan Tourism Bureau Banquet 

4/11/08- Taiwan Opera VIP Reception 

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

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 

Royal Schedule of Queen Louise and her Court

Photos by: Penny Wong-Belleza

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8/7 -10/07- Pageant Rehearsals and Sponsor Visits 

8/11/07- Crowning of Queen “Louise Wu” , Miss Asian America 2007-2008 

8/12/07- Ming Pao Newspaper Interview  

8/12/07- San Jose/Tainan Sister City Mayors’ Banquet 

8/13/07- TVB TV of Taiwan Interview 

8/13/07- Oakland Tribute Newspaper Interview 

8/18/07 - Viet Model Project 

8/22/07 - Launch party for ASIAN FACES with Taylor Chang, Babaian, in Hollywood, CA

8/24/07 - Cathay Post 76th Anniversary Dinner

8/25/07 - Moonstar Buffet Celebration for Miss Asian America Pageant 

8/25/07 - Oakland Chinatown Annual Street Festival

8/28/07 - APA Family Support Services Telethon

9/12/07 - Autumn Moon Festival Press Conference

9/16/07 - Asian Chefs Association

9/22/07 - Annual Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco Chinatown

9/22/07 - California International Dragon Boat Festival

9/29/07 - Autumn Moon Festival Fashion Show in San Francisco Chinatown

9/29/07 - Silicon Valley Moon Festival in Cupertino Memorial Park

10/5/07 - On Lok Senior Health Services Annual Generations Fashion Show 

10/5/07 - Double Ten Parade

10/06/07- Double Ten Banquet 

10/07/07- Fashion Show Photo Shot 

10/9/07 - Double Ten Cocktail Reception

10/13/07- CCTV & TVB China TV Interview 

10/21/07 - 6th Annual Votes Education & Candidates Forum by APAPA in Sacramento, CA 

10/21/07- APAPA Event,  Award presenter 

10/31/07 - Mayor Newsom's Celebration of Filipino Heritage Month

11/9/07 - Read Aloud Day at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School

11/11/07 - Compassionate Chefs Fundraising Reception

11/13/07 – Read Aloud Day at Robert Louis Stevenson School

11/15/07 - Cathay Post Annual Awards Dinner to Salute Policemen and Firefighters

11/25/07 - Broadcast of  22nd Annual Miss Asian American on World Channel 32

12/1/07 - Oakland Holiday Parade

12/15/07 -  Prince of Peace Christmas Event 

12/16/07- Celebrity Photo shoot

2/10/08- Annual Vietnamese Spring Festival and Parade, San Jose downtown 

3/22/08 – Legacy Through Giving Fashion Show

3/22/08- VIP guest for Citizen for Better community “Annual spring Celebration” 

3/22/08- Judge for the CBC fundraising Talent Competition 

3/31/-4/17/08- Tour of Taiwan 

4/03/08- VIP  guest with Tainan Mayor 

4/04/08- Celebrity Photo shoot - Guiguan Taiwan

4/06/08- Follow up celebrity photo shoot - Guiguan – Taiwan 

4/07/08- Tainan Mayor and high officials Banquet

4/09/08- Taiwan Tourism Bureau visitation 

4/09/08- Visit to Guo Pei - top Taiwan Dress designer 

4/10/08- Visitation with Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission of Taiwan- Vice Minister 

4/10/08- VIP guest to Taipei Municipal University of Education

4/10/08- Visit to Gold Star Entertainment - top Taiwan television company 

4/11/08- FTV Formosa TV Interview – Taiwan 

4/11/08- Taiwan Tourism Bureau Banquet 

4/11/08- Taiwan Opera VIP Reception 

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

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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