POMONA, CA –In celebratory fashion, lovely delegates of the 2007 Miss U.S.-Philippines Expo Pageant were introduced to members of the media on Saturday, July 21st at the Shiloh Inn Suites in Pomona.The candidates were refreshingly in summer mode, donned in light, playful outfits that revealed their youthful charm.
The Press Presentation, hosted by R-Page Inc. and organized by head pageant consultant Monet Lu, unveiled a handsome group of friendly contenders in the running to become 2007 Miss US-Philippines Expo.
This year’s candidates include Angela Cea, Tzarina Dela Cruz, Krista Kleiner, Anne Maglaya, Eileen Prescott, Heidi Ann Riego, Liberty Zabala, Liz Escarez, Melissa Cruz, Daphne Joy Narvaez, Christian Mendoza, Phoebe Remigio and Liza Jo Hoffman.
The young women are aged between 18-25 years old.
Throughout the Pageant period, candidates will be judged against a set of criteria: Beauty, Poise & Projection, and Personality.
They also vie for a number of special awards: Miss Friendship, Best in Talent, Miss Photogenic, People’s Choice Award, Best in Evening Gown, and Best in Casual wear.
The Coronation Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 4th, 2pm at the Fairplex Fairgrounds, as part of the highlights of the 2007 US-Philippines Expo weekend (Aug. 4 & 5).
Facilitating the press presentation program was the gorgeous actress and model Jemima Niere and co-hosted by showman Sonny Madera.
Present during the press conference were members of the R-Page team Ruben Panopio Jr., Rutherford Panopio, Abegal Panopio, Jonathan Caton and Mike Zelznick.
Also on hand were the pageant coaches and official photographers Francis Ocon and Glen Vergara of F&G Photography.
2006 Miss U.S.-Philippines winner Bea Ramos also graced the event to offer her support to the Pageant. Bea’s sister, 2006 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Lia Andrea Ramos, made a surprise appearance to show her support for her younger sibling and to share some tips on how to make the most of this unique pageant experience.
Shiloh Inn Suites was acknowledged as a major sponsor of the Miss U.S.-Philippines Expo.
For more information about the Miss US-Philippines Expo 2007, you may contact Beau Monet Corp at events.hollywood@sbcglobal.net or 818.687.1042.
