Virgelia Productions Produced 33RD Annual Anniversary Pageant

Tzuming Sun aka Sonny Sun Abuses Steven Escobar from Diversity News

Diversity News Publications announced that their CEO, President and Executive Editor In Chief at Diversity News Magazine (www.diversitynewsmagazine.org), CEO and President at Diversity News Publications (http://diversitynewsmediabrands.com/) , Radio Personality and Host at Diversity News Radio (http://diversitynewsradio.com/) , Director and Producer at Diversity News TV (http://youtube.com/diversitynews) , Founder, President and Executive Producer at Diversity Pageants USA (http://diversitypageantsusa.com/) of Diversity News Productions Esteban Steven Escobar issue the following press release Statement on Mr Tzuming Sun aka Sonny Sun Abusive Friendship Relationship.

"I happened to meet Mr. Tzuming Sun, aka Sonny Sun tru hook up, dating website Adam4Adam.com for over 10 years ago. Mr. Sun has been living unhappy about his past life even though he is living a comfortable life. And because he can't let go the past, he uses it to manipulate and abuse people. He has done that to me multiple times." 
said Mr. Escobar.

Mr. Escobar did not wanted to release or publish this statement because Mr. Tzuming Sun aka Sonny Sun has and is living on State and Federal government money and benefits for over 7 to 10 years. Mr. Escobar has warned Mr. Tzuming Sun but he doesn't care but the fact is that he is aware that he can't not abuse people because his benefits are at risk to be terminated.

To read more about Tzuming Sun aka Sonny Son whom is from Taiwan the country that has legalized gay marriage, visit at: https://www.prlog.org/12770096-mr-steven-escobar-statement-on-tzuming-sun-aka-sonny-sun-abusive-friendship-relationship.html Editor's Note: Diversity News Publications is now Diversity News Media Brands. Diversity News Magazine changed home temporary You can visit DiversityNewsMagazine.org

Miss Asia USA Is Accepting Applications For Their 30th Anniversary

Virgelia Productions Inc., announces its pageant season 2018 is now accepting applications for contestants for the 30th annual Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Asia USA, Mrs. Asia USA and the 7th annual Miss Latina Global, Miss Teen Latina, Global, Mrs. Latina Global and Miss Europe Global Cultural Pageants.

This year’s contestants will compete for an amazing array of prizes, including full college scholarships for a BA or MBA degree, Acting Scholarships, photo shoot packages, elegant evening wear, various shoes and accesories, a majestic crown, sash, opportunities in the entertainment industry in modeling and acting, and the prestige of a year-long reign as the title holder of the premier pageants.

The pageants will take place at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, located at 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 on Saturday, November 17.

In addition to the prizes, contestants will receive various benefits from the sponsors as well as a myriad of opportunities to attend high profile red carpet events in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area, fashions shows, and fundraisers in support of noble charitable organizations.  Each contestant will represent their ancestral country in order to promote their culture, tourism and strengthen our bonds through a unity of diversity.

To apply and for more information visit Diversity News Magazine at: 

VIRGELIA PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES ITS PAGEANT SEASON 2018 IS NOW ACCEPTING CONTESTANT APPLICATIONS FOR THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CULTURAL PAGEANTS

Janey Westbury Contestant Representing Miss Diversity News Thailand on Diversity Pageants Set November 5, 2016

Hollywood, CA – June 9, 2016 – Diversity News Productions is excited to announce and welcome on board Janey Westbury is Miss Diversity Thailand who joins Miss Diversity, Miss Teen Diversity, Mrs. Diversity and Miss Diversity News, Miss Teen Diversity News & Mrs. Diversity News Pageants Organization.

Congratulations and Welcome Janey Westbury is Miss Diversity Thailand of Miss Diversity, Miss Teen Diversity, Mrs. Diversity and Miss Diversity News, Miss Teen Diversity News & Mrs. Diversity News Pageants! Now you are an ambassador of your city/country and our pageants organization.

To read more about Janey Westbury visit our contestants page at: http://missandmrsdiversity.com/contestants/

Diversity Pageants crowning show and red carpet event will be held at The Performing Arts Education Center on the campus of Agoura High School 28545 W Driver Ave, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 on November 5, 2016 from 5pm to 10pm. The event will feature live entertainment, a red carpet arrivals at 5pm and the show at 7pm.

So let's make a difference by purchasing tickets now: Tickets sale prices are $45 regular, $55 Reserved (VIP) for Miss/Mrs Diversity & Miss/Mrs Diversity News Pageants Crowning Show and Red Carpet Event. To purchase online regular or VIP tickets go to at: http://missandmrsdiversity.com/tickets or http://tinyurl.com/DiversityPageants2016

If you are an accredited media/press outlet and are you interested in covering our event? Please email your Name, Media/Outlet name, Website, telephone/cellular to: worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

About Miss/Miss Teen/Mrs. Diversity and Miss/Miss Teen/Mrs. Diversity News Pageants: Diversity Pageants was founded in April 2016, in response to the controversy of no Diversity included in many entertainment award shows, television roles, modeling, media, government roles, movies roles and music, etc. The purpose and mission of Miss Diversity, Miss Teen Diversity, Mrs. Diversity and Miss Diversity News, Miss Teen Diversity News & Mrs. Diversity News Pageants! is to help woman from 14 to 75 years to become confident, make new friendships, learn leadership skills, network for new opportunities as well to empower them and pursue leadership roles in our Diverse society. For more information visit missandmrsdiversity.com

A Nationwide Search is On for Pageant Contestants: Apply Now

On Friday, March 18, 2016, Virgelia Villegas from Virgelia Productions Inc, announced that is now accepting applications for 2016 contestants for the 28th annual Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Asia USA, Mrs. Asia USA and the 5th annual Miss Latina Global, Miss Teen Latina Global and Mrs. Latina Global Cultural Pageants.

This year’s contestants will compete for an amazing array of prizes, including full college scholarships for a BA or MBA degree, cash prizes, an acting scholarship, photo shoot packages, elegant evening wear, various shoes, a majestic crown, sash and the prestige of a year-long reign as the title holder of the premier pageants for Asian and Latina women.

The pageants will take place at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 in November 2016.

In addition to the prizes, contestants will receive various benefits from the sponsors as well as a myriad of opportunities to attend high profile red carpet events in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area, fashions shows, and fundraisers in support of noble charitable organizations.

Each contestant will represent their ancestral country in order to promote their culture and strengthen our bonds through a unity of diversity.

For more information visit Diversity News Magazine at:

A NATIONWIDE SEARCH IS ON FOR BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTANTS: APPLY NOW

 http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2016/03/18/a-nationwide-search-is-on-for-beauty-pageant-contestants-apply-now/#.VwLGqqQrLy0

ASHLEY PARK CROWNED 27TH ANNUAL MISS ASIA USA, SANG LEE CROWNED 11TH ANNUAL MRS. ASIA USA 2015-2016

Also Teresa Tran Crowned Miss Teen Asia USA 2015/16, Du Chen crowned Miss Asia USA – CA 2015/16 and Lidia Ivanova crowned 1st annual Miss Europe Global 2015/16!

Virgelia Productions Inc., announced on Saturday, November 21, 2015, that an enthusiastic sellout crowd of over 1500 people witnessed two magnificent and unforgettable cultural pageants performed as one, the 27th Annual Miss Asia USA and the 11th Annual Mrs. Asia USA Cultural Pageants were presented together onstage at the beautiful Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

The show opened up with the delegates impressive lavish parade of national costumes, followed by thunderous applause and raucous support for the delegates dance presentation. The evening’s festivities were hosted by Santa Barbara channel 7 news anchor Tony Cabrera and co-hosts Miss Asia USA 2012 and Princeton University graduate Christine Kan.

Virgelia Villegas, President of Virgelia Productions Inc., produced and directed the show, said  “Their dedication and hard work formed the foundation of self-confidence, intelligence and elegance that the Judges look for in a title holder. As our Title Holders, will continue the proud tradition of these pageants.” Mrs. Villegas concluded “Thank you to the delegates and their families, our presenting sponsor Cool Jade 90210 and International American University. Also thank you to all our supporting sponsors Expressions Unlimited Acting School by Bobbie Chance, Malibu Design Group and Shail K, our staff, volunteers and our hosts”.

The show was followed by a VIP After Show Party held at the open patio of the theater sponsored by Samba Brazilian Steak House Restaurant with hosted bar/dancing.

To read and see the photos and videos, please visit Diversity News Magazine at:

ASHLEY PARK CROWNED 27TH ANNUAL MISS ASIA USA, SANG LEE CROWNED 11TH ANNUAL MRS. ASIA USA 2015-16

http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2015/12/15/ashley-park-crowned-27th-annual-miss-asia-usa-sang-lee-crowned-11th-annual-mrs-asia-usa-2015-16/

Miss Asia USA/Mrs. Asia USA and Miss Latina Global / Mrs. Latina Global Cultural Pageants!

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Nov. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- Virgelia Villegas, President of Virgelia Productions, Inc., announces that Virgelia Productions Inc. is set to present back-to-back 2015 Miss Asia USA and Miss Latina Global / Mrs. Latina Global Cultural Beauty Pageants!

Its an event not to be missed, the 27th Annual Miss Asia USA/ Mrs. Asia USA and 4th annual Miss Latina Global/ Mrs. Latina Global Pageants will be held at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 on Saturday, November 21 - 22, 2015. Red Carpet at 4:00 pm and show begins at 5.30 pm to 9:00 pm.

HOSTS/EMCEES
Tony Cabrera, to host both pageants- Is the Morning News Anchor for the CBS and FOX affiliates in Santa Barbara. He most recently worked at the ABC station in Los Angeles where he was a correspondent for the nationally syndicated entertainment news show, “On The Red Carpet!” On November 21, he will be co-hosted by 2012 Miss Asia USA, Christine Kan, a Princeton Graduate who will be co-hosting the Miss Asia USA and on November 22, he will be co-hosted by Ruby Muniz, First runner-up of Miss Latina Global 2014.

The pageant will present over 40 contestants. The contestants will mesmerize the audience in the opening number of the glorious parade of national costumes, followed by the contestants' dance presentation wearing the presenting sponsors active wear by Cool Jade 90210, to be followed by the sensational swimsuit competition and the final stage of the evening's competition, is the elegance of the evening gown competition. As the Asian and Latin communities continue to grow phenomenally in the US, these pageants celebrate and display the beautiful traditions, the beautiful women and rich cultures of these communities. For ticket inquiries, text 818-641-7779.

Virgelia Productions Inc. welcomes on board our new presenting sponsor Cool Jade 90210 and want to thank our returning sponsors as well our new sponsors. Please click on their logos to visit their websites and learn about their products, services or brands. Our presenting sponsors are: Cool Jade 90210 andInternational American University, Malibu Design Group, and Shail K.

About Virgelia Productions Inc. and Virgelia Villegas:
Virgelia Productions, Inc. is a certified minority woman owned corporation. A professional full-service event planner and producer of: Miss Asia USA, Mrs. Asia USA and Miss Teen Asia USA. As well Miss Latina Global, Miss Teen Latina Global and Mrs. Latina Global and the newly acquired name Miss Europe Global. We are committed to delivering creative, high quality and memorable events that will continue to surpass expectations.

Virgelia Villegas, the president of Virgelia Productions started her career in the USA at the Beverly Hills Hotel Catering and Sales Department, she then moved on to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel as the lead Senior Catering Sales Manager for 11 years where she amassed awards as the highest sales person for multiple years, she was then later recruited to work for the historical Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. Armed a stellar business ethics and a determination to win, she started Virgelia Productions, Inc. in 2003. Balancing a full time business and a demanding hotel career was Virgelia road for 8 years, up until 2010, when she finally decided to give time and focus on Virgelia Productions.

For more information about our upcoming events and to request for media credentials, please contact:VirgeliaProductions@yahoo.com, Toll Free 1-800-831-9880, Text us at 818-641-7779 or visit our websites at www.VirgeliaProductions.com, www.MissLatinaGlobal.com & www.missasiausa.org(http://missasiausa.org/).

Mollywood Hollywood Joins as Delegate of Mrs. Asia USA 2015

Graphic credit to: Sylvia Johnson Kittrell from Sylvia’s Graphic Creations.

Diversity News Magazine is reporting that It's Official that Mulyawati McLain aka Mollywood Hollywood Joins as Delegate of Mrs. Asia USA 2015.
This is what they reported "March 16, 2015 – HOLLYWOOD — Mollywood Hollywood Productions announces the it is official Humanitarian, Hollywood Celebrity photographer and Multi-Award winning Mulyawati McLain aka Mollywood Hollywood joins as beauty pageant delegate of Mrs. Asia USA 2015 representing her exotic country Indonesia."

Mollywood Hollywood and Mr. Steven Escobar.

Even multi-award winning Steven Escobar, president and executive editor-in-chief of Diversity News Magazine and president of Diversity News Publications stated. “Congratulations to my dearest colleague and friend Mulyawati McLain aka Mollywood Hollywood for making a big decision to be part of history. By competing on Mrs. Asia USA and with the help of Virgelia Productions, Inc Beyond the Beauty Leadership Academy that have always striven to provide the Delegates with a rich and rewarding experience on and off the stage. After the competition is over Mollywood Hollywood she will be a new confident person with new skills, more friends, money and fame.”
Mr. Escobar concluded “Mollywood Hollywood will be not the same, she will be better with the new personal and public skills that she will gain tru Beauty Leadership Academy Program Topics that will train her in Personal Branding and Image Management, Etiquette Essentials: Dining and Social Graces, Health and Fitness, Public Speaking and Media Training, Financial Planning, Leadership and Entrepreneurialism, Community Involvement and Philanthropy. Mollywood Hollywood will be more empowered."

To read more visit Diversity News Magazine at http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2015/03/17/mulyawati-mclain-aka-mollywood-hollywood-joins-as-delegate-of-mrs-asia-usa-2015/

LEYNA NGUYEN’S 7TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT SET FOR AUGUST 2, 2014

Flyer courtesy of Leyna Nguyen – www.LoveAcrosstheOcean.org

Join Leyna Nguyen’s 7th Annual Celebrity Invitational Charity Poker Tournament to be held on Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2014 at the Commerce Casino 6131 Telegraph Rd, Commerce, California 90040 to benefit the Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation and KCBS2/KCAL 9 News Anchor Leyna Nguyen’s Love Across the Ocean Charity.

(Please see the attached flyer for details and to reserve your seat). For every $1000 they profit for the charity, the foundation will be able to gift sight to a blind through cataract surgery. They are currently trying to raise funds for there next mission trip to Vietnam.

Last year’s event was tons of fun and was sold out. They have lowered the buy-in this year to $150 so they expect it to sell out early this year, so please RSVP early to guarantee your seat. They also welcome non-playing guests for the great buffet and silent auction. They also welcome your generous direct contribution to the foundation if you are not able to attend the event.

Please see the promotional video and register or donate through the link on the attached flyer below  
 To register click on the Paypal buttom by visiting http://www.doughertylaservision.com/leyna-nguyen-celebrity-poker-tournament/

Remember that this celebrity charity poker tournament  event to benefit the Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation and Leyna Nguyen – www.LoveAcrosstheOcean.org

About Love Across the Ocean: Our message is love, our mission is simple, and our people are dedicated to making happen.  Love Across the Ocean is a non-profit public corporation with exempt status under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Their Tax ID number is 56-2391928.  For more information visit http://www.loveacrosstheocean.org/about-us.html

About The Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation: Is a charitable, non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in the United States and around the world, mainly in war-torn and disaster struck areas, by providing pro bono vision correction surgeries to those in need. The organization also provides local surgeons in those areas with training in the most up-to-date cataract and refractive surgery techniques so they may carry on the organization’s mission. For more information visit http://www.advfoundation.com

VIDEO: California Sen. Leland Yee Accused Of Corruption

Photo credit to: Mollywood Hollywood/Mollywood Hollywood Photography

Leland Yee and Steven Escobar meet at FACC LA Event held on March 22, 2014 in CBS Studio Center

"Too bad about this breaking news. I wish him well and he do not appear to be a bad person. I just met him so I have not much info about him." said FACC LA Media Partner, Member, Diversity News Magazine President and Executive Editor-In-Chief Steven Escobar who met CA Senator Leland Yee. Mr. Escobar continue "Mr. Yee is a nice man not sure what went wrong. I wish him well."

Watch video at

VIDEO: California Sen. Leland Yee Accused Of Corruption

Coming January 25, 2014 “I Called Myself Cassandra” by Lourdes Duque Baron

COMING SOON!

Internationally Published Author Lourdes Duque Baron to host official 'I Called Myself Cassandra' book signing at the Barrios' hilltop Glendale Mansion, which overlooks parts of the City.

Set for

Saturday, January 25, 2013 from 12pm to 5pm

RED CARPET: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Confirmed PERFORMANCES by:

- FAWN

- Linda England

- JD Charisma

Pending PERFORMANCES by:

- Matthew John Ignacio

- Melissa Lee Diehl 

...and more to be announced!

OFFICIAL EVENT HOST: Recording Artist FAWN

OFFICIAL RED CARPET HOST: CC Perkinson

OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER: Travis Jourdain, Five Minute Photos

OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS: Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News Radio & Diversity News TV

OFFICIAL EVENT SPONSOR/PRODUCER: The Baron Publishing House Corporation

OFFICIAL EVENT CO-PRODUCER: Diversity News Productions

A Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

1. Norma Jean Eustaquio 

2. Lina Castro

3. Nina Ortencio 

4. Amy Saroca 

5. Sarah Jaramilla 

6. Dr. Ellen Abejuela 

7. Boy Lizaso 

8. Angelina Munar

9. Angie Garcia

10. Mia McLeod

11. Edith Knock 

12. Maria Barrios 

13. Vina Lelim Nacionles

14. Ellen Romualdez

& more to be added soon.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Contact Us Now at lourdes.dbaron@gmail.com or worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com.

About Lourdes Duque Baron:

Lourdes Duque Baron, MHA, MSG, is a Catholic baby boomer and the wife of Dr. Robinson V. Baron. Lourdes Duque Baron is a community leader, international published book author of “Scripted in Heaven”, beauty queen (3rd runner-up for Mrs. Asia USA 2011 representing the Philippines), producer, president of Celestial Productions and founder/president of The Baron Publishing House Corporation. On January 10, 2013 she was nominated for The Sidney Hillman Foundation Award for her book “Scriped In Heaven” On February 12, 2013 she was nominated for the 2013 EOTM Award for her published book “Scripted In Heaven” in the category of Outstanding Literary (Inspirational, True Story, Biography). On February 28, 2013 she won an award for her book “Scripted In Heaven” at MoneyCytec Achiever Awards Night 2013 in New York. For more information visit her IMDB atwww.imdb.com/name/nm5505708/ or official site at http://lourdesduquebaron.com/

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Speakers, Presenters & Entertainment Line-up of the FPACC 2013 Bi-National Conference

Announcing Speakers, Presenters & Entertainment of the FPACC 2013 Bi-National Conference (via Diversity News Magazine)

Announcing Speakers, Presenters & Entertainment Line-Up of The Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce 2013 Bi-National Conference hosted by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles set for November 8 – 10, 2013. On November…

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Miss & Mrs. Asia USA 25th Anniversary Launching & Fashion Show Set for October 20th

Miss Asia USA & Mrs. Asia USA 25th Anniversary Launching & Fashion Show Set for October 20th (via Diversity News Magazine)

Silver Anniversary 25th Years of Glorious Celebrations. Miss Asia USA & Mrs. Asia USA 25th Anniversary Launching & Fashion on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm On Monday, October. 14, 2013, Virgelia Productions, Inc. event planners & producer of Miss…

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Miss Asia USA 2013 Queen Christine Kan is the Official Recipient of the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Excellence in Education

Miss Asia USA 2013 Queen Christine Kan is the Official Recipient of the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Excellence in Education (via Diversity News Magazine)

Hollywood, CA — August 30, 2013 Virgelia Productions announced that a few months ago, Mrs. Virgelia Villegas, the Queen Maker nominated and submitted the name of their Miss Asia USA 2013 Queen Christine Kan for the selections of the 19TH ANNUAL ASIAN…

 

Exclusive: One on One Interview with Actress and Singer Meeghan Henry via Examiner.com

She is not just a beauty pageant winner, model, actress, singer and law student. By now, maybe you have seen or heard her in action. It could have been when she was competing for Miss Teen Asia USA 2011, performing at various events, or collaborating with other entertainers. Perhaps you saw her in tv commercials or at various community charity events with her campaign platform "Living above the influence," focusing on anti-drinking, anti-smoking, anti-peer pressure, and anti-bullying. Maybe you even heard that she won anEOTM Award for Humanitarian just a few weeks ago.

This is just the beginning for Meeghan Henry‏. Currently, she has put her solo career on hold. Instead, she has joined the first Supermassive American Girl Group called Girl Radical from JC Chasez (NSYNC, America’s Best Dance Crew) and Golden Globe-winning, Grammy-nominated songwriter Jimmy Harry (Madonna, P!nk, Britney Spears).

How did this Asian American born in Jakarta, Indonesia decide to become a singer and actress? How did she start, and where she is going in her career?

This one on one interview which was finalized on August 23, 2013 is a question and answer format.

Meeghan Henry‏ = MH and Esteban Escobar = EE

EE: When did you first start singing?
MH: I first started singing when I was about 5 or 6. That's when I started really getting into NSyncand Britney Spears, and they were probably my first inspirations to become a performer. I started taking voice lessons and I went to a performing arts middle school and high school, attending both as vocal majors. By the time I was 14, I was in the studio making my own music. It was a very exciting time for me.

EE: What did your family do to encourage you?
MH: My mom has definitely been my number one fan and has always supported me through everything. She put me into those vocal classes; she put me into those dance classes; she applied for the arts schools; she gave me piano lessons; she took me to performances; she's done everything for me. I definitely wouldn't be where I am today without her.

EE: Who else in your family sings?
MH: My little sister, Veeghan, sings a bit! I'm thinking we should do a sibling duet later on. Haha, she also plays piano and dances like me. My mom is also a very musical person; she danced and played piano throughout her life. I'd say I have a pretty musical family.

EE: Who are your inspirations? (as in other artists)?
MH: As I said before, my first inspirations were definitely Britney Spears and NSync. I grew up listening to their music and dancing in my room while screaming out the lyrics to their songs. I still do sometimes. But I also look up to Beyonce because she's beautiful, confident, talented, and can dance in heels for two hours while still hitting every note. And I love Rihanna's work. She's got this cool vibe to her, aka SWAG - definitely something I'm planning to obtain soon.

EE: What kind of music do you listen to today?
MH: I listen to all kinds of music. Of course I listen to pop music because it's what I sing, but I also listen to hip hop/rap, R&B/soul, country, a little bit of alternative and rock. I use the radio to scan through stations and discover new music. That way, I'm exposed to a little bit of everything.

EE: Where would you most like to perform?
MH: Living in LA, I've seen some of the biggest artists perform at the Staples Center, and I've always dreamed of being on stage there and singing my heart out with people screaming in the stands or singing along. It's probably been a dream of mine since I was a little girl.

EE: If you could open for any artist on tour right now who would it be?
MH: Justin Timberlake just ended his tour about two days ago, but if I could have opened for him, that would be amazing. He's such a legend and so talented. I would love to open for his tour.

EE: If you weren't singing, what would you be doing?
MH: This is a hard question, but I guess if I wasn't singing, I'd want to pursue a career in law. I'm already doing it while doing my music career, but without my music, I'd be doing it head on with full force. I'm currently a third year student at the University of La Verne as a political science major in the pre-law program, and I think I'm doing pretty well, considering I'm still 18 years and already a junior.

EE: Do you play any instruments?
MH: I learned a little bit of piano when I was younger and I learned to read notes while at my performing arts high school. I can still play a little bit of piano now, and I'm currently learning guitar.

EE: If you could dabble in another genre of music, what would it be?
MH: You probably never would've guessed, but if I could be a part of any other genre besides pop, it would be country. When I was nine, I won Little Miss San Dimas. San Dimas is a western town, and I grew up listening to a bunch of country. I even sang a country song for the mini-pageant. I sang "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack, and that's still one of my favorite songs ever.

EE: Are there any genres of music you don't enjoy?
MH: Well, I like a variety of music, and I respect all types of music, but I don't think I could listen to screaming metal for long periods of time.

EE: Do you have a stage name? Why or why not?
MH: My stage name is Meeghan Henry, but that is my real name. It's just that Henry is my middle name. My last name is Tirtasaputra. I'm not trying to hide the fact that I'm Indonesian or anything - it's just that it's a little harder for people to pronounce if they were to ever say my name. Just making it a little simpler on everyone.

EE: What do you fear the most?
MH: I fear a lot of things, and I hate that I fear a lot of things. I hate elevators because I'm scared I'll get stuck in one. I'm afraid of being on a boat or a cruise ship because of Titanic and all the other sinking stories. I'm scared of heights. I'm always nervous about flying because of crashes.... these are all so material, but I think the thing that I fear the most is failure. I've been working so hard for my music career that it would just be devastating to not see anything come of it...but that's why I intend not to fail. I will keep trying until I succeed.

EE: Please tell us about your award nominations and wins, and what they mean to you?
MH: I've been nominated for a couple of awards by organizations including the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), Independent Music Network, and Entrepreneurs on the Move (EOTM). My songs "Crash A Party" and "When I'm 18" have been nominated for best pop song, and my music video "When I'm 18" has been nominated for best music video. However, there's one award I won that has meant a lot more to me than most, and it's the Humanitarian Award that I won from the EOTMs. I was Miss Teen Asia USA in 2011, and the platform I created for myself was "living above the influence," which entails anti-drinking, anti-smoking, anti-peer pressure, and anti-bullying. During my reign and even afterwards, I would go to events that supported those causes and would speak to kids about living above the influence and about a positive life. The humanitarian award just validated all the work that I have put into trying to give a positive outlook on life to the younger generation. But of course my music awards and nominations are also so awesome, and I'm always grateful for those because they recognize the work I put into my music.

EE: When did you realize that you wanted to be an entertainer?
MH: The second I laid eyes on Britney Spears performing, I knew I wanted to be just like her. I was probably around five or six.

EE: Who you would like to thank for helping you get to where you are now?
MH: There are so many people who have helped me get to where I am now, and my mom would be the first person to thank for that. As I said earlier, she's the woman who guided me and pushed me and was always there when I needed her. But of course the rest of my family has always been so supportive, and my close friends who have always believed in me would be part of the thank-you list.

EE: What projects are you currently working on?
MH: As of right now, I'm in a girl group called Girl Radical, created by former NSync member JC Chasez and producer and songwriter, Jimmy Harry. We just debuted our first official music video on Billboard, and we're moving in a good direction and making good progress so far.

EE: What's next for you in 2014?
MH: Hopefully by 2014 Girl Radical will have already made a name for itself and we'll be putting out an album and maybe planning a tour! Fingers crossed!

EE: Ten years from now you will be….?
MH: Ten years from now, I hope to still be involved in the music industry one way or another, either producing or managing, but I also want to branch out into acting and maybe do some big-screen projects!

EE: Do you have a celebrity crush?
MH: Haha. What a loaded question! If anyone knows me, they know I'm boy-crazy. I just wrote a blog on this (www.lovemeeghan.com). The other radicals and some fans call me the boy-crazy radical. I have so many celebrity crushes, it's ridiculous. If you read my blog post called "Boys, Boys, Boys," I list my top ten celebrity crushes.

For complete article interview visit Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/article/exclusive-one-on-one-interview-with-actress-and-singer-meeghan-henry