WATCH: Meet the Miss Philippines USA 2024 candidates

GLENDALE, Calif. – Now in its 13th year, Miss Philippines USA has opened the Filipino American pageant season with the recent presentation of this year’s candidates for Miss Philippines USA, Miss Young Philippines USA and the inaugural Mister Philippines USA at the Legacy Venue in Glendale, California.

Headed by pageant founder and CEO Lou Razon, the Miss Philippines USA organization has produced the longest-running Filipino American beauty pageant in the US.

The organization’s mission is to discover and develop young women and men who can become ambassadors of goodwill for the Fil-Am community.

“They are poised and confident, emanating both beauty and intelligence, and who are driven towards compassionate and purposeful advocacies,” Razon said.

Many of the Miss Philippines USA titleholders have joined international pageants, including Bianca Tapia who is now the reigning Miss Phillippines Tourism.

Monet Lu, chairman of the Board of Judges for Mister Philippines USA, the organization also aims to promote inclusivity and the rich heritage of Filipino Americans.

The inclusion of Mister Philippines USA – a search for men who are “good looking, talented, motivated and driven” – will elevate the Fil-Am pageant industry, Lu said.

The candidates will promote the positive image of Filipino Americans and serve as role models for young Fil-Ams.

This year’s pageant includes candidates not only from Northern and Southern California, but from across the US, including Hawaii, Nevada, New York and Texas. They come from diverse backgrounds and educational and professional experiences.

Miss Philippines USA 2024 hopefuls include Alyssa Agustin of Oakland, Keziah Atendido of Dublin, Chrislynn Barroga of Honolulu, Hawaii, Dalisay Caver of San Jose, Jade Espiritu of Santa Clarita, Chloe Go of San Diego, Audrey Jeltema of Ladera Ranch, Lara Mercurio of Orange County, Jianni Miller of Porter Ranch, Jasmine Mizrahi of Hollywood Hills, Elisha Price of Arcadia, Chloe Reyes of Rowland Heights, Mazel Sia of Apple Valley, Keilin Tamkianco of Sacramento and Alyson Ubungen of Houston, Texas.

This pageant also opens new doors and possibilities for young women candidates in the Miss Young Philippines USA category, including Chloe Barr of Henderson, Nevada, Grace Hernandez of Thousand Oaks, Ella Kedileri of Northridge, Katie Nate of Corona, Giselle Olmos of Eastvale, Briella Paris of Bullhead City, Samantha Pennell of Murrietta, Portia Rossi of Santa Monica, Ilana Sales of Riverside, Chloe Smith of Torrance, Melanie Stokes of New York, Cristen Subia of Chino HIlls and Athena Usac of Sacramento.

The first-ever candidates of the newly launched Mister Philippines USA include Ralph Corcino of Anaheim, Jey Bersales of Carson, Andrew Ernacio of Carson, Joseph Kabiling of San Diego, Dorian Mendoza of Woodland Hills, Kyle Tiglao of San Diego, Rosevee Tisoy of Rowland Heights and Zachery Tolentino of Temecula.

Watch the presentation of candidates:

The 13th Annual Miss Philippines USA beauty pageant is supported by several generous sponsors including Aberdeen School of Nursing, AMP Staffing, BayaniPay, Beverly Hills Framing, Bontika, Calotta Collections, Codemasters, City of Carson Councilwoman Arleen Bocatija Rojas, Dahl’s Wellness, Earthbaby, Estilo Filipino, Kubo Restaurant, La Bella Pinseria Romana, Lapid Foods, Inc., Lou Razon Couture, Lucky Brides, Monet Salon, Norie Rosen Realty, Oasis Wellness and Spa, Riman, Rising Stars Performing Arts Center, Ritello, ROKU, Sikat Solar, Smile Experts Dental, Tang and Java, To Soma Mou, UPBA, VIP Aesthetics, SoCal Filipinos and Inquirer.net USA.

Pageant Week started with the following events:

• Fashion for a Cause and Swimsuit Competition – the preliminary competition – on July 21 at the Imperial Event Venue at 2275 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena.
• The 2nd round of the Talent Competition on July 24 at La Bella Pinseria at 309 N. Central Ave, Ste. 4, Glendale, CA 91203.
• The Miss Philippines USA 2024 Coronation Night will be on Sunday, July 28 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.

For tickets, visit https://missphilusa.com/events or call Lou Razon at (818) 242-2088.

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