miss asia sacramento newsletter 2012

MISS ASIA SACRAMENTO | MISS ASIA LOS ANGELES | MISS ASIA HAWAII & HONOLULU | MRS ASIA CALIFORNIA

miss asiaCelebrating Culture Elegance & Inspiration

Featuring:Beauty advice from Sherry VangHair tips from Ling Chan, &Home Buying from Sabrina Q. Chen

Director

Debra Ichimura

Photographers

Grace Ballesteros

Kiem Photography

YaoSaelee Photos

Makeup Artist

Sherry Vang

Hairstylist

Ling Chan

Magazine Designer

Jessica Chao About the Director

Pageantry inspires Debra and she wants to

share this with everyone. She loves teaching

these skills learned as a model, Miss Asia Ha-

waii, and Miss Islands of the World in Los An-

geles, with Team MAS and the contestants.

This magazine displays our Asian culture

across different cities and states.

Thank you for supporting this us and our

foundation. We would also like to send a spe-

cial thanks to our sponsors, GB Studios, Grace

Ballesteros, international photographer, Pep-

permill Resort, Alan Su, Salon Bravissimo and

owner, Joy, Crossings TV, Dr. Peter Wu, Heat

Shabu Baru Restaurant, Hawaiian Island Cre-

ations president Craig Hara, Roger Sison, Le-

igh Tonai, Mitch McEwen, and the Sheraton

Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Erin Shimabukuro, to

name a few.

ContactMissAsiaHawaii.comMissAsiaLosAngeles.comMissAsiaAacramento.comMrsAsiaCalifornia.com

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ContentsMiss Asia Hawaii and Honolulu

Jasmine Nip gives insight on what she has been up to and Shay Fukayama answers some of our questions

Queens are like us!Besides pageantry, queens and princesses still

do everyday things

Experiences as MASChristina Lee, Jenny Bolton, and Brook Zhan tells us

their experiences being in Miss Asia Sacramento

Miss Asia EventsCheck out the numerous events Miss Asia gets

invited to

Makeup with Sherry VangSherry shares some tips on the three problems

many women have with makeup!

Real Estate with Sabrina Q. ChenMrs. Asia California gives us advice on when we

should buy a home and what we should be looking

Hairstyles with Ling ChanLearn more about Ling and who she is while she

tells us the difference between hair products

Miss Asia Los AngelesRead what Christina has to say about being

crowned Miss Asia Los Angeles

Miss Asia SacramentoWho is Judy and Michelle? Learn about who they

are and their goals and dreams

Miss Teen Asia SacramentoWe ask Michelle some questions about being

Miss Teen Asia Sacramento

Miss Asia Experiences

Beauty and Home Buying

Miss Asia Queens

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JASMINE NIP &SHAY FUKAYAMA

What Miss Asia Honolulu, Jasmine Nip, has been up to after being crowned...

Miss Asia Honolulu 2012

Jasmine Nip

Being Miss Asia Honolulu has been one of the best experiences I have ever been apart of. I have been able to do and participate in so many things and meet so many great people. After being newly crowned I went to Girl Fest, which promotes the prevention of violence against women, and girls through education and art. Girl Fest incorporates music, film, art, dance and spoken word to get its message out to the public. I was able to see young women empowering themselves. I’ve attended a few Chinese Society dinners, which were all great and allowed me to learn more about my Chinese heritage and feel close to the local Chinese community. I was invited to watch other local pageants like Miss Hawaii and Cherry Blossom

Festival ball. I traveled to Sacrament to judge the Miss Asia Sacramento Pageant. I’ve been active in the community in partnering with businesses for their golf tournaments to raise money for local charities. I hope to participate with Special Olympics in the coming year. One of my favorite experiences is flying to San Francisco to compete in the Miss Asian Global pageant. I had a full week of activities and sponsor visits and learn more about different Asian cultures. I won the Miss Community Service Award for being active in the community and created a lifetime of friendships and memories. I can’t wait for the next great adventure as Miss Asia Honolulu.

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Growing up in Honolulu, did you aspire to be in pageants?What influenced your decision to enter this pageant? I never aspired to be in pageants. You could say it more or less just happened. I entered my first pageant because I thought it would be a great experience; and from that point on, I have been hooked on doing others. The whole experience from top to bottom is such a great time, and there really is nothing like it. As for this one in particular, I thought I would be able to represent the title “Asia Hawaii” to the fullest extent due to my unique background of having both the Asian culture, as well as my upbringing as a child here in Hawaii.

Asians are a growing population in today’s society, but they are still classified as minorities. How do you think your role as Miss Asia Hawaii has helped shape the future, and pave the way for Asian cultures, as well as others? As previously mentioned, I was able to use my title while furthering my work in education. More specifically, I was able to

tutor local Japanese children in their native language while acting as Miss Asia Hawaii. I think it is important that language is carried on through the generations, and I feel that culture is also passed through language. It is my sincere hope to keep both the Japanese language and culture alive here in Hawaii.

What are your future goals? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Are planning on con-tinuing with pageants? I feel as though this is my last pageant. I feel as though I can still serve the community without any pageant titles. I hope to one day have an important role in

maintaining the ties between Asia and Hawaii through my work in education.

What was the biggest change you have made in the community since being crow-ned? And how will you help support the Miss Asia Hawaii pageant in the future?

Although I love what I have been able to accomplish since earning the title, I know that my teaching of Japanese to only a few children has only had a minimal impact as of yet. However, I hope that one day the children will continue their Japanese language education, and then are able to pass on their knowledge to others as well. In the future, I hope to be of service to any contestant or queen hoping to follow in the same field.

Do you have any advice to any future contestants?If I could give advice to the contestants, it would be to be yourself. It is much easier to be who you are than someone you are not. I think Dr. Seuss said it best: “Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind, don’t matter.”

We asked Miss Asia Hawaii,

Shay Fukayama, a few questions.

Read what she has to say!

Miss Asia Hawaii 2012 Shay Fukayama


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Miss Asia Honolulu, Jasmine Nip, runsthe 5k Color Run

Mrs. Asia California, Sabrina Chen, and Miss Teen Asia Sacramento, Michelle Thach cook during the Sacramento State Fair

Miss Asia Los Angeles 2012, Christina Lee, eats cotton candy while watching a baseball game.

1st Princess Jenny Bolton dresses up for Halloween.

Miss Asia Sacramento 2012, Judy Lee, graduates UC Davis.

EVEN AFTER THEY ARE CROWNED, THESE QUEENS

AND PRINCESSES STILL LIVE

REGULAR LIVES AND DO NORMAL

THINGS

QUEENS ARE JUSTLIKE US!

They finish

school

They cooklunch

They runmarathons

They watch

sports

They dress up forHalloween


Throughout the past few months before the big pageant night, ourDelegates learned and polished their skills. Delegates will returnhome with greater poise, communication skills, confidence and new friendships. Miss Asia Organization helps to celebrate the unique cultures of the various Asian communities in America. Miss Asia Organization gives women to proudly represent her heritage. I believe that each person’s true beauty resides within. Miss Asia organization teaches delegates to give back to community by helping community as a group. As a Queen, I hope to serve as leading role model for all with similar aspirations.

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of MAS, we cared and loved each other just like a family would. It is truly one of the most amazing experience i have ever had. Without a doubt, I have grew so much as a person in the past 40 days. Not only have I gained the unforgettable experience, I have also gained more self-confidence, public speaking skills, knowledge and the most exciting part new Friendship! Thanks for all the help and support from family, friends and of course the wonderful MAS staff, I couldn’t have done it without you! I cherished every little moment spent with the MAS family, I appreciate all the support and encouragement I received from you, and my best memories are made by MAS! Thank You!

Christina Lee Miss Asia Los Angeles 2012

Jenny BoltonMiss Asia Sacramento 2nd Princess

Brook ZhanMiss Teen Sacramento 2nd Princess

My most memorable moment on pageant day was the dress rehearsal. I rememeber receiving many little gifts and goodies from the others and thinking “wow! I am really lucky to have been able to experience this and be able to share it with these other gorgeous ladies!” I also remember the feeling in the air, it was somewhat hectic but at the same time we had all been prepared so well that it felt natural and like we didn’t have to work to hard because it was just about programmed into us. Thank you all for helping me along my way through this amazing experience!


GLAMQuestion from

„Lashless” from Sacramento:

Is the smokey eye look still in? Can

anyone wear that look? How do I

know if I’m wearing too much makeup?

Hi Lashless,

Thank you for your question. The smokey eye look is a classic look and will never be out of trend. Every-body can pull off the smokey eye look; whether you have big eyes, small eyes, short eyes, brown, blue, green eyes the possibilities are endless. Smokey eyes doesn’t have to be dark, you can go neutral or use bold colors. It can be soft or dramatic. All depends on your preference. I’ve always say before you apply makeup always use a small amount first, get the shape you want and then apply more if you

need because if you put too much on right a way and you know its too much, its a pain to start all over again. Trust me, I’ve been there, its not fun. Also, it doesn’t hurt to get an opinion from another person if you put too much on or even take a picture and judge for yourself. Well, I hope that was a little helpful. Thank you Lashless for your question. If anybody has any questions for me email me at [email protected]

XOXO, Sherry

13December 2012BEAUTY & HOME

Beauty tips that everyone has trouble with...

Red Lips on Teeth: After you finish applying your lipstick, take a tissue and fold it and pressed them onto you lips, that way it takes off the excess lipstick. Then stick your index finger in your mouth and slowly twist and pull it out. And if you want to go that extra step, apply a very thin layer of vaseline on your teeth, that way it would be too slick for the lipstick to adhere on your teeth.

In photo: Samantha Termizi

Eyeshadow Fall Out: Hold a folded tissue under your eyes. This will help catch any of the eyeshadow fall out and doesn’t ruin your hard work. If you still have a little fall out, just take the same foundation brush you use to apply your foundation and wipe off any fall out.

In photo: Helena Chow

Too Much Blush: First, take a step back and look at your face for a far. If your cheeks look like the 80’s then you’ve probably done too much. An easy way to tone it down without having to redo your whole face again is to take the same foundation brush you apply with and with whatever was left over gently go over the cheek area. If you feel you need more foundation then just add a very small amount to your brush, swirl it to the back of your hand and go over your cheeks.In photo: Pinhwa Su


Mrs. Asia California 2012, Sabrina Q. Chen,

gives us a few tips on buying homes!

R eal estate is all about location, location, location!As a real estate agent in the

Sacramento region, I’ve witnessed the highest (2006) and the lowest, most current real estate market. In turn, I know how to help my clients to sell and buy real property in their best interests. Do you remember when you first started looking for a home? The excitement, the expectation, and the anxiety or maybe even the frustration, all comes at once when searching for that perfect place. A place we can call “home, sweet home.” Statistic studies suggest that the Medium Number Views before pur-chasing are the following:Year 2007: 15Year 2008: 14Year 2009: 14Year 2010: 15Year 2011: 12

How did people find their homes? 80% through an agent13% web search4% sale sign3% open house

The results of this study illustrates that when you are buying/selling a home, it’s good to use an agent to provide all the information you need to protect your interests from the beginning search and during the transaction of the escrow.

How to select your new home?1. Walking abilities.2. Re-sell values.

Let’s take a look of the No. 1 subject: Walking abilities.We all know walking is good for us, but it can also be very important when buying and selling a home. Walk

scores are determined based on the proximity of amenities such as restaurants and shops, and community hubs such as schools, parks and libraries. When you are in a walkable residential neighborhood, it’s adventurous. This is because you will lose weight by taking your family and dogs to the park more often, saving $$ on transportation to the shops,

REAL ESTATE WITH QUEEN SABRINA Q. CHEN

Photo taken by:Kiem Photography


and movie theaters among other benefits. Often, a higher walk score neighborhood is linked to a higher home value. Visit www. Walkscore.com.

Re-sell valueThis is based on the location, location, location… again and of course including the level of the maintenance of the property as well.The competition remains high for buyers. There is no shortage of buyers in today’s real estate market. The today’s reality is that nearly half of the properties in California are receiving multiple offers. This is a good time to consider selling.

Why is a good time to buy?The market is experiencing historically low interest rates for a mortgage loan (3.92% - 5.00% it depends on your personal credit score), which means it’s the perfect time to buy a home. Buying a home is fun, but at times it can be very stressful. I believe all clients have that emotional sensor ability of walking into an open house and saying: “My God, this is my new home?!” As an agent, I strongly believe that understanding the client’s needs is the first step to provide a good quality service. When the client has that great feeling in the home you are showing means you are doing pretty well. But as always, they need to know that at the same time that many others also can be seeing this home as a perfect place for them,

too! So, how can you get the home you like? Simply give your best offer, and hope your best is better than the others. As a final thought, since the property tax is based on the percentage of the purchase price, with the current market home prices being low, you are saving more than one vacation trip to Europe, twice to China, and three times to Mexico each year. Life is good when you have a home with your name on the Pro-perty Deed. Welcome to the dream land and own your piece of it! Hope we will have the op-portunity to talk about commercial real estate next time. Until then….

HOW DID PEOPLE FIND THEIR

HOMES? 80% THROUGH AN

AGENT13% WEB SEARCH

4% SALE SIGN3% OPEN HOUSE”

Photo taken by:Kiem Photography


MEET HAIRSTLIST: LING CHAN

Ling Chan was born and raised in Malaysia. Although she now lives in the United States, she has maintained a close relationship with her family that still lives far away. Her parents taught her valuable life lessons such as good work ethics, pride in whatever she does, always do her best, and treat others with kindness and respect. Perhaps that explains why Ling has blossomed into the beautiful person she has become. Armed with her core values for life, her love for others, and her passion for beauty and glamor, she began to study and develop the craft she loves so much. And now, after almost a decade of experience

as a hair stylist, multiple shows and competitions, and graduating the rigorist Vidal Sassoon training, she has become one of the most coveted stylist and glamour consultants in Northern California. Ling’s goal is to use her talents and her genuinely warm and caring personality to bring out the beauty and glamor in everyone she meets. Thus, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Is it any wonder why her clients love and adore her? After all, to Ling, it is about creating lasting relationships of love, respect, honor, AND making you look your best.

What’s the difference

between hair spray, hair

mousse, and hair gel? Check out

the next page to find out!

Ling Chen fixing Sabrina’s hair, Miss Asia California, at the MRS pageant photoshoot


Hair SprayAlso called Hair Lacquer,Spritz or sticky water.is a common cosmetic product that is sprayed onto hair to keep it stiff or in a certain style some hair spray are scented or have color.

Using hairspray:Hairspray holds your hair in place whilst retaining its movement, and is also used while blow-drying. Spritz and roll your hair around a round brush while you blow-dry it and your hair will stay put for longer.

How to use:Spray at a few centimetres’ distance from your hair.

Hair Mousse:Is a hairstyling product added to hair for extra volume and shine. It is often dispensed in an aerosol foam spray or in a cream foam.For Curly hair is specialized for the unique texture to separate hair strands while adding volume.For straight hair to help weigh down hair follicle, increasing a straight apperance.

Using mousse:If you want extra volume or defined curls, mousse is what you need!

How to apply:Apply over the whole of your head while your hair is wet, fluffing with your fingers.

Hair Gel:Is a hairstyling product that is used to stiffen hair into a particular hairstyle.

Using gel:Gel is mainly used on short hair to style individual strands or create spikes. It’s also used for hold and for taming rebellious strands.

How to apply:Take a blob of gel and apply from the roots to the tips using your fingers. Careful not to get clumps: aim for even coverage over your whole head.


Time is flying before my eyes! I can’t believe how fast time passes by. First off, I want

to show my appreciation to our director, Debra Ichimura, for helping each and every contestant in many ways and caring for us every step of the way. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn more about Asian heritage and ourselves. In addition, I want to thank all the staff and volunteers because without their individual talents and blessings, this organizations’ success would not be possible. I realize people often portray beauty queens with certain kind of image, but the title comes with great commitment, responsibility and motivation. Throughout my journey as a Miss Asia Los Angeles Queen, I learned to thrive to be the best I can

be for others to follow. In the future, I want to help others walk the right path. I know I will not be able to fight other people’s battles for them, but I want to help them defeat their personal demons. I finally see that I can best help others by sharing my experiences and compassion with them. This wonderful organization has made seek to empo-wer Asian women, gain confidence, and perform good deeds. Moreover, I had a privilege to attend numerous diverse events to support and to help great causes. I hope many local Asia women will be inspired by the pageant. I am thrilled to see this organization grow and expand to other areas of California! Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

I realize people often portray

beauty queens with certain

kind of image, but the title comes with

great commitment, responsibility

and motivation.”

MISS ASIALOS ANGELES

CHRISTINA LEEAGE: 20SPEAKS KOREAN AND ENGLISHSCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA: DAVISFAVORITE QUOTE: To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says:„Leave no stone unturned.”

Edward Bulwer Lytton


WHO IS JUDY LEE

&MICHELLE

THACH?Judy Lee (photographed below) is the 2012 Miss Asia Sacramento. She is 22 years old, born and raised in San Francisco, California, and proudly represents her Chinese community. She graduated University of California, Davis, studying Statistics and Economics. She is now undergoing the process of applying to law school. Her passion is to one day become a lawyer, a Supreme Court Justice, and the President. She believes that knowing the law is very powerful, and through becoming a lawyer one day, she wants to help those who lack knowing the law and to fight for justice. Her platform is on raising the awareness of breast cancer. The founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation inspired her to stay strong and to never give up. Through the Miss Asia Sacramento Scholarship Foundation, she plans to reach out to young women in the greater Sacramento area to learn more about breast cancer.

Michelle Thach (photographed above) is the current reigning Teen Queen of Miss Asia Sacramento. She is fifteen years old and a junior in Highschool. Her most favorite thing to do on her free time is play her piano or spend time with her little sister. In the future, She wants to study and excel in the pediatric area. She loves being an aid to kids when they aren’t feeling well. She is also a working model; she would like to have a part time job as a model and a pediatrician.

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MISS TEEN ASIA SACRAMENTO:Michelle Thach What are your experiences with Miss Asia Sacramento?I have experienced manymemorable and fun events that I’ve attended as Miss Teen Asia Sacramento. Events such as Girls’ Self Esteem Pageant, showed me that girls beauty flourish within and greatness is achieved with hard work. Other events like the California State fair cooking show gave me an experience

that I would never forget. I was able to show an audience how to cook Beef Stir Fry over noodles. The event was a memorable one. Besides the fun events I attend as a queen. I’ve also grown a close bond to my dear friend, Judy Lee. She is Miss Asia Sacramento’s queen. We go to events together and we always have fun. She has taught me a lot as a young woman. We have grown a lot closer as two people.

As Miss Asia Sacramento, what qualities do you bring to the pageant?I believe that I bring hard work, perserverance and determination to the pageant. As a junior in high-school I am taking multiple AP classes, advanced placement classes.

...showed me that girls beauty flourish within and great-ness is achieved with hard work.”

The classes are considered challenging. I maintain a B average in all of my AP classes. I stay up late nights to finish my homework and study. I preserve through the hard times in school. I also have one leadership class in which I lead my school. As an ASB (associated study body) leader, my peers look up to me as a guide. As a team, we run events and work together.

What are your roles as Miss Teen Asia?My roles as queen, you can say, is support our supporters. We attend events of our sponsers such as APAPA and AADP. For AADP we help find bone marrow donors by advertising and having them sign up for the organization. Showing our attendance makes us appreciate them even more than we already do.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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