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COVER STORY

They sculpted her face and made a face mask to
be immortalized as an Asian Mannequin for several
department stores in the U.S.A. As a beauty in her
own right, she was chosen as America’s Ms. Charisma
1988, Ms. Travel of the World 1989, Ms. Gandang
Pilipina 2015, Mrs Travel & Trade Love of Country
Ambassador 2018, and Mrs. Philippines 2018. She
is the current “Mrs. Asia USA California 2019” and
“Mrs. Asia Glamor 2019”.
She was crowned at the Miss Asia USA, during its
30th Anniversary celebration at the Redondo Beach
Performing Arts Center in California. The event was
produced by Virgelia Productions!
Her plans for the New Year will involve more
travel, to explore more of the world. As Mrs. Asia
USA California 2019, she will travel with her
entourage from the beauty pageant produced by
Virgelia Villegas of Virgelia Productions to Thailand
and the Philippines to attend charity events and
beauty pageants.
Cora is also a real estate agent and property
manager of her own double duplex. She resides in Los
Angeles, California and considers Las Vegas, Nevada
her second home.
She considers herself to be both passionate
and an adventurer. As she pursues more of
her passion for travel, she leaves some parting
words and reminds the readers to live life to
the fullest and enjoy every moment. To spend
quality time with family and teach them to be
strong, independent, and, loving at the same
time. Above all, she adds, to do good and
contribute to society. Make a difference,
as she has. No wonder, those in
the know who are close to Cora
describes this total package as strong, loving
and beautiful. n

PHOTOS BY ROB RYAN
Outfits were designed and
made by fashion designer
LINDA STOKES

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