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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMAZING RACE STAR ERIN ROBINSON WILL JUDGE THE FIFTH ANNUAL MISS SANTA MONICA USA PAGEANT THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH AT THE LOEWS SANTA MONICA BEACH HOTEL
Santa Monica, CA (March 5, 2016) – The pageant presented by Crown Diva Boutique and Pageant Passport begins at 4:30pm at the beautiful beach side Loews Hotel in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
The pageant will feature accomplished young women between the ages of 14-26 from all over Southern California competing in swimwear, evening gown and interview. Hosts for the evening are Natasha Martinez (Miss California USA 2015) and Melanie Mitchell (Miss California Teen USA 2015); and the event will feature vocal performances by Nadia Mejia (Miss California USA 2016) and Athenna Crosby (Miss California Teen USA 2016).
The judges for the fifth annual pageant are: Erin Robinson (Amazing Race), Nia Sanchez (Miss USA 2014), Aaron Fust (Syrup Swimwear), Edward Aninaru (Photographer), Dr. John Vartanian, Kathy Lynn Mejia (Suave Says), London Scott (Extensions by London), Mark & Matt Harris (Wow Creations).
The $10,000 prize package the winners will receive includes products and services from: Fiat Auto Gallery Santa Monica, Crown Diva Boutique & Pageant Academy, Pageant Passport, Bio Ionic, Cinema Makeup School, Dethrone Basecamp Santa Monica, European Wax Center, Extensions by London, The Face Bar, Faviana, Get Fit by Rob, Infinity Sun, INTA Gems & Diamonds, Dr. John Vartanian, Dr. Joseph Goodman, D.D.S., Lisa G. Artistry, Raphael Photo, Salon Tru, Dr. Sheila Hughes, Syrup Swimwear, Teresa Koehler Photography, The Urban Charm, WOW Creations
Each year the Miss Santa Monica organization promotes a local and national charity. This year, they will be matching funds donated at the Santa Monica pageant to help raise awareness for Best Buddies of California; a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tickets for the pageant are available online at www.crowndiva.com/tickets
THE FOURTH ANNUAL MISS SANTA MONICA USA PAGEANT WILL BE FEATURED ON A NEW WEB SERIES FOR AWESOMENESS TV
Santa Monica, CA (March 10, 2015) – The pageant presented by Fiat Auto Gallery Santa Monica and WET Swimwear begins at 4:30pm at the beautiful beach side Loews Hotel in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 15, 2015.
The web series titled “Crown Diva” will follow Miss Santa Monica Founder and Executive Director Kristen Bradford and several contestants as they prepare and compete for the coveted titles of Miss Santa Monica USA and Miss Santa Monica Teen USA. The preparation for the pageant takes place at Crown Diva Boutique & Pageant Academy, a store that Bradford owns and operates.
The pageant will feature accomplished young women between the ages of 14-26 from all over Southern California competing in WET Swimwear, evening gown and interview. Hosts for the evening are Tami Farrell (Miss California USA 2009, Miss Teen USA 2003) and Natasha Martinez (Miss California USA 2016); and the event will feature vocal performances by Albanian singer Stanaj.
The judges for the fourth annual pageant are: Rydel Lynch (R5), Cassandra Kunze (Miss California USA 2015), Terrence Campbell (WET Swimwear), Jon Schwartz (Fiat Auto Gallery Santa Monica), Amber Coffman (Best Buddies California), Dr. John Vartanian, London Scott (Extensions by London), Mark & Matt Harris (Wow Creations), Rita Mezrahi (Claire’s Collection)
The $10,000 prize package the winners in the Teen and Miss categories will receive includes products and services from: Fiat Auto Gallery Santa Monica, WET Swimwear, Crown Diva Boutique & Pageant Academy, Cinema Makeup School, Claire’s Collection, Dethrone Basecamp Santa Monica, Extensions by London, Get Fit by Rob, Infinity Sun, INTA Gems & Diamonds, Dr. John Vartanian, Dr. Joseph Goodman, D.D.S., Laser Away, Lisa G. Artistry, Raphael Photo, Dr. Sheila Hughes, Undercover Fashion, Teresa Koehler Photography, The Urban Charm, WOW Creations
Each year the Miss Santa Monica organization promotes a local and national charity. This year, they will be matching funds donated at the Santa Monica pageant to help raise awareness for Best Buddies of California; a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tickets for the pageant are available online at crowndiva.com/tickets
SANTA MONICA QUEENS AND RAISES MONEY FOR BEST BUDDIES
Bianca Vierra – Miss California Teen USA
Taylor Nelson – Miss Santa Monica Teen USA
Kristen Bradford (Floral Dress) – Pageant Founder/Executive Director
Claudia Ethridge – Miss Santa Monica USA
Cassie Kunze – Miss California USA
The new Miss Santa Monica USA Claudia Ethridge and Miss Santa Monica Teen USA Taylor Nelson were crowned at the beautiful Loews Hotel overlooking the Santa Monica Pier. Each year Miss Santa Monica promotes a local and national charity. This year, they matched funds donated at the pageant to the Best Buddies California. The winners will be joining Miss California USA Cassie Kunze and Miss California Teen USA Bianca Vierra at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on May 3rd in Long Beach.
Miss Santa Monica USA Claudia Ethridge is a 20-year-old Film major at San Diego State, and plans to become a Production Designer for major motion pictures. She enjoys painting, singing, and recently won the “Art Direction Project of the Year” from the film department of her university. Miss Santa Monica Teen USA Taylor Nelson is a senior at Coronado High School. She has served three years as a goodwill ambassador helping different organizations in her community. Taylor holds a 4.3 GPA, but still finds the time to enjoy paddle boarding, dancing riding her bike, and help with Autism and Diabetes awareness.
Danielle Gregorio (Black Dress) – Real Housewives of Orange County
Claudia Ethridge – Miss Santa Monica USA
Lizzie Rovsek (Red Dress)- Real Housewives of Orange County
Star of the new reality show on VH1 “Suave Says”, Rico Suave (Gerardo Mejia) hosted this red carpet event along with Miss Malibu USA 2014 Natasha Martinez. The judges included his wife Kathy Mejia along with Elizabeth Rovsek (Real Housewives of Orange County, BRAVO), Terrence Campbell (WET Swimwear), Devin McElvogue (Equinox), Joseph Goodman (Celebrity Dentist), John Vartanian (Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon), London Scott (Hair Extension Specialist), Marla Esposito (LaserAway), Rafael Quezada (Loews Santa Monica), and Rita Mezrahi (Claire’s Collection). The pageant also featured vocal performances by Alicia Monique Blanco (Miss Arizona USA 2009), Nadia Mejia (Suave Says, VH1) and Herizen Guardiola.
The $10,000 prize package the winners in the Teen and Miss categories will receive includes products and services from: Carlos G. Design, Cinema Makeup School, Claire’s Collection, Crown Diva Beauty, Crown Diva Boutique & Pageant Academy, Equinox, Extensions by London, Get Fit by Rob, Ikonic, INTA Gems & Diamonds, John Cassese The Dance Doctor, Dr. John Vartanian, Dr. Joseph Goodman, Laser Away, Lisa G. Artistry, LVGLAMDUO, MD Lashes, OPI, Samira Gem Creations, Sheila Hughes, Urban Charm, WET Swimwear, Whiplash Eyewear.
More info www.misssantamonica.com and http://www.bestbuddiescalifornia.org/socalwalk/crowndiva
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