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A New Era of Leadership

Meet Our 1988
Queen and Court

Miss Asian of California 1988
Rose Chung, Founder
Mary Jane Ergino: Miss Congeniality
Sukyoung Joo: Miss Talent
Karin Co: 4th Princess
Lisa Chen: 3rd Princess
Stacy Yamashita: Queen
Cindy Tsao: 1st Princess
Cheryl Lee: 2nd Princess
Rachelle Gaspar: tie for 3rd Princess

Stacy Yamashita, Miss Asian of California

Stacy Yamashita

Miss Asian of California

  • Cindy Tsao – First Princess
  • Cheryl Lee – Second Princess
  • Rachelle Gaspar – Third Princess (tie)
  • Lisa Chen – Third Princess (tie)
  • Karin Co – Fourth Princess
  • Sukyoung Joo – Miss Talent
  • Mary Jane Ergino – Miss Congeniality

On Saturday, August 19, 1988, Stacy Yamashita, 18, of Japanese heritage from South San Francisco, emerged as the winner in a field of 28 delegates at the 4th Annual Miss Asian of California Pageant. The esteemed first princess was awarded to Cindy Tsao, while Cheryl Lee secured the position of second princess. A tie for the title of third princess was graciously shared by Rachelle Gaspar and Lisa Chen. Karin Co, with her remarkable poise, was named fourth princess. Sukyoung Joo’s outstanding talent earned her the title of Miss Talent, and Mary Jane Ergino was bestowed the honor of Miss Congeniality. These accomplished women represent the essence of empowerment, showcasing the diverse achievements and talents of Asian women in California.

Pageant Night and Activities

Treasured Memories

Photos by House Mother Penny Wong Belleza

Each Delegate has a Story to Share

Meet the Delegates

Legacy Keepsake

Commemorate Pageant Night

Saturday, August 19, 1988
Masonic Auditorium
San Francisco, CA

Program Book

Diane Bui
Age: 17 · Vietnamese · San Jose

Joyce Ping Ping Chang
Age: 25 · Chinese · Hacienda Heights

Lisa Chen
Age: 25 · Chinese · Montebello

Karin Co
Age: 18 · Chinese · Burbank

Tina Cruz
Age: 17 · Filipino ·

Mojgan Dastgiri
Age: 21 · Persian · Sunnyvale

Maryjane Ergino
Age: 20 · Filipino · San Jose

Rachelle Gaspar
Age: 17 · Filipino · Daly City

Rosa Hsing
Age: 22 · Chinese · Berkeley

Van Long Huynh
Age: 17 · Vietnames · San Jose

Meena Jauhal
Age: 17 · Indian · Morgan Hill

Sukyoung Joo
Age: 18 · Korean · Milpitas

Song Un Kim
Age: 20 · Korean · Milpitas

Angela Kwon Lin Lau
Age: 17 · Chinese · Mountain View

Cheryl Lee
Age: 17 · Chinese · Foster City

Janet Lee
Age: 17 · Korean · Newark

Mun Sah Lee
Age: 21 · Chinese · Jackson

Marissa Pasion Mandap
Age: 19 · Filipino · Pacifica

Raju Grace Mann
Age: 24 · Indian · Orinda

Theresa Nguyen
Age: 19 · Vietnamese · San Francisco

May Ong
Age: 20 · Chinese · Los Angeles

Nisha N. Patel
Age: 17 · Indian · Pasadena

Mary Ann Rabonza
Age: 20 · Filipino · Daly City

Melissa Rito
Age: 18 · Filipino · Hercules

Camille Singh
Age: 20 · Punjabi · Sacramento

Priya Teiwani
Age: 21 · Indian · North Hollywood

Mary Rose O. Tigno
Age: 19 · Filipino · San Jose

Cindy Tsao
Age: 23 · Chinese · Sunnyvale

Susanna S. Wu
Age: 27 · Chinese · San Francisco

Stacy Yamashita
Age: 18 · Japanese · So. San Francisco

Our Legacy

A Look Back at Our Past Queens & Delegates