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MARMAS PRODUCTIONS CROWNS FOUR NATIONAL PAGEANT WINNERS IN
LAS VEGAS
Contestants from around the country convened on stage at the
Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada August 3, 2008 to
compete for four National titles: Miss Teen of the Nation (ages
13-19), Ms. American Woman (ages 20-34), Ms. Lady of America
(ages 35-49), and Ms. Classic American Woman (age 50 and over).
Over $25,000 in prizes were awarded to the winners and
runners-up. Contestants were judged in three equal categories:
Personality, Beauty and Figure. After four days of intense
rehearsals and preliminaries, the top finalists in each division
were interviewed on stage then competed in evening gown and
swimwear. The judges selected four new queens.
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The 2008 Miss
Teen of the Nation is Bryiana Flores, a student
from Los Banos, California. Bryiana is active in the “Make a
Wish Foundation” having survived a life-threatening illness
and hopes to use her title to visit high schools around the
country to bring awareness to the foundation.
“Even though I'm a
titleholder, I'm still just your average, ordinary
all-American girl trying to make a difference.”
Bryiana is
described as benevolent, ambitious and dedicated and hopes
to become a professional commercial print model.
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2007
winner Christyn Richardson crowns the new Miss Teen of
the Nation Bryiana Flores |
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Libby Gustafson
from Granada Hills, California is the 2008 Ms. American
Woman winner. Libby is a Child Development Specialist
and Advocate for families with children living with Autism.
In addition to her work with children, Libby also owns a
special occasions boutique and works as a life coach/mentor
to young women in California where she promotes healthy life
choices, self worth/esteem, goal setting, and giving back.
"Having more than 17 years of pageant experience, never have
I experienced a pageant like this! It was so well
organized, supportive staff, great activities, and SO MUCH
FUN! Right from to moment I arrived at registration I could
tell that this pageant was well run, coordinated, and there
is no doubt why it has been running for over 30 years!! It
is an honor and blessing to hold the title and had I not won
on my first try, I would have been back next year for
sure!"
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Miss American Woman Libby Gustafson receives her crown
from 2007 winner Omolara Odofin |
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The 2008 Ms. Lady of America is
Gabriella Versace, a professional entertainer from Las
Vegas Nevada. Gabriella is a former Miss Pennsylvania
America and is active in the New Vista Foundation/Ranch as
well as making appearances for the Lance Burton Shriners
Children Hospital Fund. She is best described as driven,
loyal and positive and hopes to one day produce and direct
her own show in Las Vegas. Gabriella is a graduate of
DeSales University.
2007 winner
Susan Jackson crowns the new 2008 Ms. Lady of America
Gabriella Versace
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Sharon Deane, the new 2008
Ms. Classic American Woman is crowned by 2007 winner Barbara
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Sharon Deane from Granite Bay,
California is the new 2008 Ms. Classic American Woman.
Sharon is a Kidney/Pancreas transplant coordinator. Sharon
describes herself as ageless, dedicated and approachable.
“Eight
years ago I remember sitting with the audience when my
daughter Angela was crowned Miss Teen of the Nation 1999.
Now in 2008 I was so blessed to be on stage being crowned
the new Ms. Classic American Woman as my daughter watched
from the audience. The memories we have gained from being
in Marmas Production pageants are everlasting. I turned 51
this year and being involved with pageants has helped me to
grow stronger physically and emotionally. I look forward to
being a role model for woman my age. I want to thank John
Marmas for bringing a wonderful pageant system to us all.
What a wonderful weekend we had in Vegas that
was full of fun and excitement.
I have a motto that I live by, Sometimes in life we
regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do.
If you have a dream just try because what you gain from
trying is so wonderful.
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Marmas Productions has produced quality
beauty pageants for over 35 years and has been a member in good
standing with the Better Business Bureau and the International
Pageant Association. For further information please visit the
website www.marmasproductions.com.
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Please email appearance requests for any or
all national winners to John Marmas at questions@marmasproductions.com or
call 1-202-785-5559.
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