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Meet Our 2010
Queen and Court

2010 Miss Asian America Pageant
Tabitha Wong – Miss Asian Entrepreneur
Alexandra Calingo – Miss Asian Photogenic & Miss Asian Talent
Liza Chu – Miss Asian Congeniality
Angellica Yi – Miss Asian Scholastic Achievement & Miss Asian Popularity
Amanda Lee – Miss Asian First Princess & Miss Asian California
Sarah Liu – Miss Asian America
Nancy Kwong – Miss Asian Second Princess & Best in Ethnic Costume
Brijal Vadgama – Miss Asian Third Princess & Miss Asian San Francisco
Melanie Wong – Miss Asian Community Service

Sarah Liu, Miss Asian America

Sarah Liu

Miss Asian America

  • Amanda Lee – Miss Asian First Princess & Miss Asian California
  • Nancy Kwong – Miss Asian Second Princess & Best in Ethnic Costume
  • Brijal Vadgama – Miss Asian Third Princess & Miss Asian San Francisco
  • Alexandra Calingo – Miss Asian Photogenic & Miss Asian Talent
  • Angellica Yi – Miss Asian Scholastic Achievement & Miss Asian Popularity
  • Liza Chu – Miss Asian Congeniality
  • Melanie Wong – Miss Asian Community Service
  • Tabitha Wong – Miss Asian Entrepreneur

San Francisco, CA — August 7, 2010 — The 25th Annual Miss Asian America Pageant showcased 20 accomplished young women, representing diverse Asian American backgrounds with their unique strengths and talents.

Sarah Liu, a 19-year-old from Fremont, CA, emerged as Miss Asian America. She is a Business Administration major at the University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2013. Her achievement mirrors the event’s essence, celebrating cultural diversity and individual accomplishments.

Amanda Lee, 23, a graduate of San Francisco State University, secured the title of first runner-up and Miss Asian California. Nancy Kwong, a USC graduate in business, earned Best in Ethnic Costume and Second Princess. Brijal Vadgama, a 19-year-old FIDM student, was crowned Third runner-up and Miss Asian San Francisco. Additional winners include Alexandra Calingo (Miss Photogenic & Miss Talent), Angellica Yi (Miss Scholastic Achievement & Miss Popularity), Liza Chu (Miss Congeniality), Melanie Wong (Miss Community Service), and Tabitha Wong (Miss Entrepreneur).

The Miss Asian America Pageant remains a beacon of empowerment and cultural celebration, recognizing the achievements and potential of Asian American women. The event exemplifies unity in diversity, promoting understanding and appreciation of the rich tapestry of Asian American heritage.

Pageant Night and Activities

Treasured Memories

Photography by David Yu, Tina Do, & Kevin Nguyen

Each Delegate has a Story to Share

Meet the Delegates

Legacy Keepsakes

Commemorate Pageant Night

Saturday, August 7, 2010
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA

Thank you to our event supporters

Our 2010 Sponsors

Alexandra Calingo
Filipina American · Age 22 · Greenbrae, CA

Angela Chan
Chinese American · Age 18 · Pleasanton, CA

Liza Chu
Vietnamese American · Age 19 · Stockton, CA

Rachanee Jaurequi
Thai American · Age 25 · Chandler, AZ

Nancy Kwong
Chinese American · Age 27 · Los Angeles, CA

Amanda Lee
Chinese American · Age 23 · Davis, CA

Susan Lin
Chinese American · Age 23 · Davis, CA

Sarah Liu
Chinese American · Age 19 · Fremont, CA

Helena Nguyen
Vietnamese American · Age 19 · Cupertino, CA

Kristie Nguyen
Vietnamese American · Age 25 · Garden Grove, CA

Mijin Park
Korean American · Age 23 · Philadelphia, PA

Dolene Simmalavong
Laotian American · Age 19 · San Francisco, CA

Sharon Song
Korean American · Age 23 · Colorado Springs, CO

Lisa Soohoo
Chinese American · Age 22 · Quincy, MA

Tiffany Tsui
Chinese American · Age 23 · San Francisco, CA

Brijal Vadgama
Indian American · Age 19 · Lincoln, CA

Yang Wang
Chinese American · Age 22 · Savannah, GA

Melanie Bow Yuk Wong
Chinese American · Age 27 · Honolulu, HI

Tabitha Wong
Chinese American · Age 25 · San Francisco, CA

Angellica Yi
Korean American · Age 26 · Concord, CA

Our Legacy

A Look Back at Our Past Queens & Delegates