Bravo Reality Stars Crown The New Malibu And Beverly Hills Beauty Queens And Raise Money For Best Buddies

Los Angeles, August 25, 2014 (Newswire.com) -
The new titleholders were crowned at the gorgeous Loews Hotel overlooking the Santa Monica Pier.  The winners will proceed to the Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA pageants in January.  Each year Miss Malibu and Miss Beverly Hills promotes a local and national charity.  This year, they matched funds donated at the pageant to the Best Buddies California.  The winners will be joining Miss California USA Cassandra Kunze and Miss California Teen USA Bianca Vierra for their first appearance at the Best Buddies Poker Tournament in Beverly Hills on August 28th.

Miss Malibu USA, Nadia Mejia, is a singer and model that will be starring with her famous father Gerardo Mejia aka Rico Suave and their family in a new reality show for VH1 called Suave Says.  Miss Malibu Teen USA, Savannah Hudson, recently got back from a world tour with her brother and their band.  The pop duo Brandon and Savannah were also finalists on America’s Got Talent.  Miss Beverly Hills USA Chanelle Riggan is an Anaheim Ducks Cheer Leader and plans to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology.  Miss Beverly Hills Teen USA Leona Koxha, is a former refugee from Kosovo that hopes to one-day work as a United Nations Ambassador to her home country.

Miss California USA 2009, Tami Farrell, hosted this red carpet event along with Miss Malibu USA 2014 Natasha Martinez.  The judges included Elizabeth Rovsek (Real Housewives of Orange County, BRAVO), G.G. (Shahs of Sunset, BRAVO), Gretchen Rossi (Real Housewives of Orange County, BRAVO), John Vartanian (Plastic Surgeon), London Scott (London Extensions), Mark & Matt Harris (WOW Creations), Peter Young (INTA Gems & Diamonds), Rob Thompson (Personal Trainer), Shelley Fariello (OK Magazine), Terrence Campbell (WET Swimwear). The show also featured performances by Alicia Blanco (Miss Arizona USA 2009) and Claudia Douge.

The $10,000 prize package includes products and services from: Carlos G. Design, Cinema Makeup School, Crown Diva Boutique & Pageant Academy, Equinox, Extensions by London, Get Fit by Rob, INTA Gems & Diamonds, Dr. John Vartanian, Laser Away, Lisa G. Artistry, LVGLAMDUO, Marina Del Rey Parasailing, Raphael Photo, Sheila Hughes, Urban Charm, WET Swimwear, Whiplash Eyewear.

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