Jinx (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} deajinx) wrote,@ 2008-07-06 21:01:00 |
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Miss Asia Arizona 2008 Pageant Night Photos
Okay, so it took like two weeks but I'm finally putting photos up!! Some are just of me and people, some I swiped from online albums, and stole just a few from the other girls. There are a TON of photos... so I apologize if these are just of me! There were just toooo many to post of the event, but please take a look at these other albums for a better experience...
You can see complete albums here: Official Photographer, http://www.robertgphotography.com (THE BEST PHOTOS EVAR!)
Also at: http://www.vgpromo.com (under events)
http://www.seekphotography.com
As I mentioned earlier, Nina Kasuga of Japanese descent won the title of Miss Asia Arizona 2008. She was one of my competitors last year who made top ten, and we've managed to stay friends after the pageant. I'm glad she decided to join again this year!
First Princess: Rachanee Jaurequi (Thai)
Second Princess: Ilene Willingham (Thai)
Third Princess: Kajal Patel (Indian)
Fourth Princess: Teri Yu (Taiwanese)
Miss Asia Arizona Enterprise: Danielle Nguyen (Vietnamese)
People's Choice Award: Elaine Truong (Vietnamese)
Miss Talent: Teresa Ang (Chinese, did a comedy monologue!)
Miss Photogenic: Cindy Pham (Vietnamese)
Best in Swimsuit: Nina Kasuga
Best in Evening Gown: Teri Yu
Best in Ethnic Costume: Malisa Chaiyasut (Thai)
L-R: Teri Yu, Ilene Willingham, Nina Kasuga, Rachanee Jaurequi, Kajal Patel
With Gauri Pathak, last year's Second Princess
Judges Nina D. from local radio station and David Hernandez, America Idol finalist
L Alicia Paccia, last year's Fourth Princess, sang the national anthem
R Aimee Truong First Princess 2006
L-R Leila Parnian, Iranian and Nina in their cultural outfits
L-R Ilene, Leila and Cybil Martin, Filipina
Opening number
My introduction in the opening number with X-Clusive Dance Crew
There's an amazing photo of us rehearsing at robertgphotography.com, check it out!
Cultural gowns onstage
Malisa Chaiyasut won Best Cultural Costume in her Thai outfit. Truly stunning in person and onstage!
Introduction of MCs
Hahaha, I look pretty silly!
Onstage interview with the MCs, Sulia Jiang Miss Asia Arizona 2006 and local actor/comedian Anthony
Blowing kisses... lol
Number before the swimsuit competition
Alicia singing another number
During intermission, went out to mingle... this is with X-Clusive Dance Crew, these guys are so talented!
Judges... Mai-Ly Duong First Princess 2005 to my right, pageant director Gene Flores to David's left
Another with David Hernandez
KenKen! She was the official videographer
With my escort backstage Daniel... we actually worked together, on the side he's a model/designer
Announcing top ten
L-R: Rachanee, Toni Varela (Filipina), Kajal
After top ten was called... with several beauties backstage!
L-R: Elaine Truong, Teresa Ang, Cybil Martin, Jin Cha (Korean), Leila Parnian, Trang Nguyen (Vietnamese), Danielle Nguyen, Elizabeth Nguyen (Vietnamese)
Waiting in the wings right before my farewell walk.. yes, I balled and they made me sit down and calm myself before going out!
Onstage during the walk..
Gosh I look like a moron!
The announcement of Miss Asia Arizona 2008. Classic moment!
Crowning Nina
Rachanee First Princess, here I'm wiping away Nina's tears as she asks me, "Do I look stupid?" lol, it was so cute
I really love this photo. Nina, Rachanee, Ilene
With my Ma (L) and Tita
with Ilene, Daniel's favorite
MC Anthony
A lineage of queens!
L-R: Sulia, MC and Miss Asia Arizona 2006, Nina Miss Asia Arizona 2008, Mai-Ly First Princess 2005 (Miss Asia Arizona 2005 Rehka moved near the end of her reign to Kansas when she accepted a job as a news reporter. Her title wasn't stripped, but Mai-Ly attended rehearsals and events in her place for a while), myself Miss Asia Arizona 2007, and Paula, a queen maker - she coached Nina as well as the first Miss Asia Arizona 2004, Theresa Nguyen
Awwww! With Robert and KenKen and his awesome photo staff, Linda and Ramsey
Okay, so it took like two weeks but I'm finally putting photos up!! Some are just of me and people, some I swiped from online albums, and stole just a few from the other girls. There are a TON of photos... so I apologize if these are just of me! There were just toooo many to post of the event, but please take a look at these other albums for a better experience...
You can see complete albums here: Official Photographer, http://www.robertgphotography.com (THE BEST PHOTOS EVAR!)
Also at: http://www.vgpromo.com (under events)
http://www.seekphotography.com
As I mentioned earlier, Nina Kasuga of Japanese descent won the title of Miss Asia Arizona 2008. She was one of my competitors last year who made top ten, and we've managed to stay friends after the pageant. I'm glad she decided to join again this year!
First Princess: Rachanee Jaurequi (Thai)
Second Princess: Ilene Willingham (Thai)
Third Princess: Kajal Patel (Indian)
Fourth Princess: Teri Yu (Taiwanese)
Miss Asia Arizona Enterprise: Danielle Nguyen (Vietnamese)
People's Choice Award: Elaine Truong (Vietnamese)
Miss Talent: Teresa Ang (Chinese, did a comedy monologue!)
Miss Photogenic: Cindy Pham (Vietnamese)
Best in Swimsuit: Nina Kasuga
Best in Evening Gown: Teri Yu
Best in Ethnic Costume: Malisa Chaiyasut (Thai)
L-R: Teri Yu, Ilene Willingham, Nina Kasuga, Rachanee Jaurequi, Kajal Patel
With Gauri Pathak, last year's Second Princess
Judges Nina D. from local radio station and David Hernandez, America Idol finalist
L Alicia Paccia, last year's Fourth Princess, sang the national anthem
R Aimee Truong First Princess 2006
L-R Leila Parnian, Iranian and Nina in their cultural outfits
L-R Ilene, Leila and Cybil Martin, Filipina
Opening number
My introduction in the opening number with X-Clusive Dance Crew
There's an amazing photo of us rehearsing at robertgphotography.com, check it out!
Cultural gowns onstage
Malisa Chaiyasut won Best Cultural Costume in her Thai outfit. Truly stunning in person and onstage!
Introduction of MCs
Hahaha, I look pretty silly!
Onstage interview with the MCs, Sulia Jiang Miss Asia Arizona 2006 and local actor/comedian Anthony
Blowing kisses... lol
Number before the swimsuit competition
Alicia singing another number
During intermission, went out to mingle... this is with X-Clusive Dance Crew, these guys are so talented!
Judges... Mai-Ly Duong First Princess 2005 to my right, pageant director Gene Flores to David's left
Another with David Hernandez
KenKen! She was the official videographer
With my escort backstage Daniel... we actually worked together, on the side he's a model/designer
Announcing top ten
L-R: Rachanee, Toni Varela (Filipina), Kajal
After top ten was called... with several beauties backstage!
L-R: Elaine Truong, Teresa Ang, Cybil Martin, Jin Cha (Korean), Leila Parnian, Trang Nguyen (Vietnamese), Danielle Nguyen, Elizabeth Nguyen (Vietnamese)
Waiting in the wings right before my farewell walk.. yes, I balled and they made me sit down and calm myself before going out!
Onstage during the walk..
Gosh I look like a moron!
The announcement of Miss Asia Arizona 2008. Classic moment!
Crowning Nina
Rachanee First Princess, here I'm wiping away Nina's tears as she asks me, "Do I look stupid?" lol, it was so cute
I really love this photo. Nina, Rachanee, Ilene
With my Ma (L) and Tita
with Ilene, Daniel's favorite
MC Anthony
A lineage of queens!
L-R: Sulia, MC and Miss Asia Arizona 2006, Nina Miss Asia Arizona 2008, Mai-Ly First Princess 2005 (Miss Asia Arizona 2005 Rehka moved near the end of her reign to Kansas when she accepted a job as a news reporter. Her title wasn't stripped, but Mai-Ly attended rehearsals and events in her place for a while), myself Miss Asia Arizona 2007, and Paula, a queen maker - she coached Nina as well as the first Miss Asia Arizona 2004, Theresa Nguyen
Awwww! With Robert and KenKen and his awesome photo staff, Linda and Ramsey
