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COVER STORY

Mrs. Asia USA

California 2019
Corazon

Ugalde Yellen

Armenta

BY EDITH Y. PENDLETON

orazon Ugalde Yellen Armenta, grew items on her bucket list. Among her destinations
up in the suburb of Quezon City, the are 83 countries, the 7th continent of Antarctica,
youngest girl among six siblings. Her Dad the Seven Wonders of the World, 200 cities and
Cwas a Brigadier General and as such she counting.
had a wonderful, albeit,” protected”
childhood with privileged
upbringing, growing up in a
household complete with house
help and chauffeurs catering to the
family’s every need. She went to a
private Catholic girl’s school, Siena
College and at the University of
Santo Tomas.
Her paternal grandfather hailed
from Spain, thus, she believes
that most of her traits and looks
come from that origin. A fulfilled,
happy woman whose colorful life
includes four marriages and seven
beauty titles, Cora, as she is fondly
called has travelled the world
extensively and checked off most

Photo taken at Corazon’s daughter and son in law’s home in Hollywood Hills, From left Matthew & Bridgette
Yellen Rosenberg, Corazon & her grandson Charles Yellen, Frank Armenta, Sean & Sheila Yellen.

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