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EDITORS’ NOTE

Maui Mania selected a legend in our own times. Kalimaya
is a senior in her 70’s who can do splits in seconds! She
can kick higher than her height so it comes as no surprise
that she has been an active proponent promoting Senior
fitness. She has also taken the youth under her tutelage
by teaching them self defense skills to ward off bullying
and develop life skills in the process. An amazing role
model an artist in many ways she is held in high esteem.
Respected for her contributions to both the Filipino and
other communities in the isle.

Another first who made it to our pages is Valeria Vazquez
from Puerto Rico. She is the first from there to win a
Supranational crown. She shares her excitement as she
embarks on her SupraJourney from Asia.

Red Sox 2018 World series champion pitcher Joe Kelly
infuses power in our pages. The sand lots of Corona’s
youth leagues sharpened this world series champion. He
toured with prominent travel ball teams gaining exposure to
college scouts and eventually landed a scholarship to play
at the University of California, Riverside.

An opening for an actress was the road traveled by this
Vietnamese-American girl, Isabelle Du. Success was the
reward. Despite early disappointments she rallied through
Our featured cover girl, Bichlien Nguyen is showcasing her way to master the language and only looks back at the
women’s empowerment in many fields of endeavor which time she was only 6 years old when she was stunned by a
were exclusive domains of men. Over the years she was a fellow Vietnamese-American. Her story will astound you.
Software Manager leading technical software engineering
teams in large high-tech companies across the USA. Looking at the future through his designs, Kenneth
Barlis surprised even himself when it was pointed out his
Currently, she is Senior Program Manager handling huge Green ballroom gown for TV show host and fashion stylist
contracts across multiple companies, organizations and Jeannie Mai during the 76th Golden Globe Awards landed
doing business with domestic as well as international on the Best Dressed list of the Los Angeles Times! He was
clients. Her rise to the top is a feat in itself. there. He has arrived among the Who’s Who in fashion.

Edith

Edith Y. Pendleton
Editor

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