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A New Era of Leadership

Meet Our 1990
Queen and Court

Miss Asian of California 1990
Sandy Wang – Miss Asian First Princess
Mandeep Bevli – Miss Congeniality
Cindy Chung – Miss Asian of California
Pia Rius Vitalis – Miss Asian Third Princess & Miss Photogenic
Jamie Chou – Miss Asian Second Princess
Ellen Chu – Miss Asian San Francisco

Cindy Chung, Miss Asian of California

Cindy Chung

Miss Asian of California

  • Ellen Chu – Miss Asian San Francisco
  • Sandy Wang – Miss Asian First Princess
  • Jamie Chou – Miss Asian Second Princess
  • Pia Rius Vitalis – Miss Asian Third Princess & Miss Photogenic
  • Mandeep Bevli – Miss Congeniality
  • Pei-Lin Chen – Miss Talent

The 6th Annual Miss Asian of California Pageant, presented by the Southeast Asian American Chamber of Commerce and brought to you by KTSF Channel 26, took place on August 11, 1990, at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts.

Cindy Chung, an 18-year-old Korean-American from Santa Clara, emerged as Miss Asian of California 1990, standing out among a diverse group of 20 delegates representing various Asian cultures. Ellen Chu was named Miss Asian San Francisco, while Sandy Wang and Jamie Chou were crowned First and Second Princesses, respectively. Pia Rius Vitalis earned the titles of Third Princess and Miss Photogenic, and Mandeep Bevli was honored as Miss Congeniality. Pei-Lin Chen showcased her talent, earning her the title of Miss Talent.

The event celebrated beauty, culture, grace and talent. The pageant, organized by Rose Chung, aims to inspire the next generation of Asian leaders, providing a platform for young women to share their stories and talents.

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 11, 1990
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA

Cindy Chung
Age: 18 · Korean · Santa Clara

Pia Rius Vitalis
Age: 20 · Filipino · Danville

Thao Quach
Age: 19 · Vietnamese · San Jose

Ellen Chu
Age: 20 · Chinese · San Francisco

Suzette Castro
Age: 20 · Filipino · San Jose

Susana Stiers
Age: 19 · Filipino · San Francisco

Pauline Trang Dai Tran
Age: 20 · Vietnamese · San Jose

Sandy Wang
Age: 19 · Chinese · Los Angeles

Pei-Lin Chen
Age: 19 · Chinese · Orange County

Josephine M. Candolita
Age: 27 · Filipino & Japanese · San Francisco

Jamie Chou
Age: 17 · Chinese · Sacramento

Jamie S. Kim
Age: 21 · Korean · San Francisco

Ruby Singh
Age: 17 · Indian · Escondido

Mun Sah Lee
Age: 23 · Chinese · Jackson

Molly Chau
Age: 23 · Cambodian & Chinese · San Jose

Mandeep Bevli
Age: 20 · Indian · Bellflower

Linda Sue Nottage
Age: 24 · Korean · Anaheim

Charlene Chan
Age: 19 · Chinese · San Francisco

Leanna C.H. Louie
Age: 18 · Chinese · San Francisco

Louise Su-Feng Lin
Age: 22 · Chinese · San Francisco

Our Legacy

A Look Back at Our Past Queens & Delegates