Miss California USA 2010

Rancho Mirage, Nov. 22, 2009.  As promised by executive director Keith Lewis, The MISS CALIFORNIA USA pageant put on a brand new face for 2010 with a more stylized production befitting its trend-setting locale that aired live from the $80 million venue The Show at Agua Caliente Casino•Resort•Spa in Rancho Mirage.  The Top 10 in the finale of the pageant donned creations by world-renowned fashion designer Tony Bowls who is one of the judges of the event.  www.tonybowls.com

Videography AC Cubos

The winner of the MISS CALIFORNIA USA pageant Miss Nicole Johnson of Sherwood in Ventura north of Los Angeles will go on to compete in the MISS USA Pageant, the precursor to Miss Universe.  Miss Johnson bested the 133 contestant including the crowd favorite 1st runner-up Nana Meriwether, who was representing Beverly Hills.  Miss Johnson attributed her presentaion and strong stage presence in her red gown gave her an edge in winning the coveted crown.

Miss Nicole Johnson was crowned by Miss California USA 2009 Tami Farrell and Miss USA Kristen Dalton.  The exquisite crown was designed by Peter Young, Creative Director of INTA Gems & Diamonds.  www.intagems.com/

Written by Raphael Maglonzo

Special thanks to our amazing photographers:
AC Cubos, Raphael Maglonzo, Angelo Villanueva, Patrick Santos, Joel Dellosa, Mack Neilson Calangian, Dino Gonzales, Romeo Joy Manalang, Al Fua, Arnold Panganiban, Heracles Tosca, Geoff Sam, and Lito Mateo.

More pictures to come …