Find out the complete Queen’s Court for Miss Asia USA 2014 and Mrs. Asia USA 2014, including the winners of the special recognition awards. The 26th Annual Miss Asia USA and the 10th Annual Mrs. Asia USA Cultural Pageants were presented together onstage at the beautiful Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center at 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd in Redondo Beach, CA 90278 on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am.
PRLog - Dec. 2, 2014 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Another sold out event for Virgelia Productions! An enthusiastic sellout crowd of over 1500 people witnessed two magnificent and unforgettable cultural pageants performed as one, the 26th Annual Miss Asia USA and the 10th Annual Mrs. Asia USA Cultural Pageants were presented together onstage at the beautiful Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The show opened up with a hair show presentation by the presenting sponsor MOE HAIR USA. To be followed by thunderous applause and raucous support for the Delegates as they opened up on the parade of national costumes. The evening’s festivities were hosted by Santa Barbara channel 7 news anchor Tony Cabrera and co-hosts Miss Asia USA 2011 Jacqueline Kim and Miss Asia USA 2012 Christine Kan.
Following months of painstaking preparation by each Delegate, dreams turned into a wonderful reality on Saturday night with the crowning of four 2014/15 title holders. After three categories of intense competition in both pageants, our distinguished panel of judges selected Korean/Japanese Eriko Lee Katayama, representing Korea is crowned Miss Asia USA 2014. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Asian Pacific Studies, an equestrian champion, Eriko is pursuing Law at Loyola Marymount University. Aakshi Walia who represented India is crowned as Mrs. Asia USA. Nicolene Limsnukan is crowned as Miss Teen Asia USA and Chachaa Tiptara is crowned as Mrs. Asia USA California.
Virgelia Villegas, Chairman & President of Virgelia Productions, Inc., produced and directed the show, said, "Their dedication and hard work formed the foundation of self-confidence, intelligence and elegance that the Judges look for in a title holder. As our Queens, they will continue the proud tradition of these pageants" . Mrs. Virgelia went on to say, “I am pleased and proud of all of our wonderful Delegates and I offer them my sincerest gratitude for their participation and hard work. Thank you to the Delegates, our presenting sponsor Moe Hair USA, thank you to all our supporting sponsors, our staff, volunteers and our hosts, if the audience’s reactions were any indication, our annual celebration of Culture, Beauty and talent was a tremendous success. The show was followed by a VIP/Sponsors After Show Party held at the open patio of the theater. With ambiance lighting, international food stations, hosted bar and dancing all night."
Virgelia Productions Inc., also announced the Queen’s Court for Miss Asia USA 2014 and Mrs. Asia USA 2014 and the winners of the special recognition awards:This year's pageant, Virgelia Productions recognized and presented an award to National Costume Designer of the Year. This award was presented to Phukaw Hollywood by Yaya.
The 2014 winner and court of MISS ASIA USA
Eriko Lee Katayama - Korea -Miss Asia USA 2014
Akhila Kethereddy - India -1st Runner-up
Christy Cho - Korea -2nd Runner-up
Van Pham -Vietnam -3rd Runner-up
Anna Varopaeva -Turkmenistan -4th Runner-up
RECEIPIENT OF SPECIAL AWARDS 2014
Delegate of the Year - Akhila Kethereddy - India
Miss Photogenic -Lisa Shi -China
Congeniality -Elma Fonacier Bidkorpeh - Philippines
Miss Popularity - Eriko Lee Katayama - Korea
Miss Friendship - Nary Vin - - Cambodia
People's choice - Eriko Lee Katayama - Korea
Global Ambassador - Elma Fonacier Bidkorpeh - Philippines
Community Service Award Of Excellence: -Cora Soriano -Philippines
Best National Costume -Nicolene Limsnukan -Thailand
Best in Swimsuit - Eriko Lee Katayama - Korea
Best Evening Gown - Eriko Lee Katayama - Korea
The 2014 winner and court of MRS. ASIA USA
Aakshi Walia -India -Mrs. Asia USA 2014
Rima Sapien -Iran -First Runner Up
Shanna May -Kazakstan -2nd Runner-up
Hanna Riharjo -Indonesia -3rd Runner-up
Lisa Shi -China -4th Runner-up
About Virgelia Productions Inc.
Virgelia Productions, Inc., is a certified minority woman owned corporation. A professional full-service event planner and producer of: Miss Asia USA, Miss Latina Global, Mrs. Asia USA and Miss Teen Asia USA. We are committed to delivering creative, high quality and memorable events that will continue to surpass expectations.
For more information about our upcoming events, please contact: VirgeliaProductions@yahoo.com Toll Free 1-800-831-9880 or visit our websites at www.VirgeliaProductions.com & missasiausa.org
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Eriko Lee Katayama Crowned Miss ASIA USA 2014 and Aakshi Sharma Walia Crowned Mrs. ASIA USA 2014
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