On Friday, September 16, 2010, the public was treated to an evening

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On Friday, September 16, 2010, the public was treated to an evening of fun and excitement during the Second Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant. The event, which was held at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, MD, saw family, friends and supporters cheer enthusiastically as the 15 pageant contestants performed flawlessly for the audience. When it was over, Miss Patty Yao, a 23-year-old honors student at George Mason University, emerged as the pageant winner and only the second person to hold the coveted title of Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant Queen. Patty Yao, who moved to the U.S. from Taipei, Taiwan in 2005, dazzled the audience with a spectacular ribbon dance that won her “Miss Best Talent” an eloquent evening gown and a dazzling two-piece bathing suit that won her “Miss Best Posture.”

Patty Yao, the 2010 Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant winner, is a 23-year-old honors student at George Mason University who is majoring in Accounting and Information Systems Technology. Miss Yao was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to Fairfax, VA, with her family, in 2005.

As the DC Miss China pageant winner and role model, Patty plans to to reach out to people as a friendship ambassador and work to improve relations between the United States and China by presenting herself as a Chinese American. Miss Yao will also work to introduce the Chinese culture to Americans in hopes of bringing both cultures together.

Patty also won the “Miss Best Talent” and “Miss Best Posture” (Evening Gown and Swimsuit) categories. She will receive the following scholarships and prizes:

All expense paid two-week trip to China, where she will serve as international friendship ambassadors and promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and China
$8,500 scholarship to attend the ImageMakers, Inc.® International Image Certification and Excellence Training program in Nashville, TN
$1,800 Chouette watch from Pacific Luxury Limited
$5000 from Pacific Culture International
$350 gift card from Touch of Beauty, Inc.

Serena Lin, the 2010 Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant 1st Runner-Up, is a 23-year-old graduate student at American University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Public Communications. Miss Lin was born and raised in Fujian, China and moved to the United States in 2009. In her free time, she helps local charities promote their event by donating her time and talents as a model.

After graduate school, Serena plans to create her own media company, which she will use to promote the Chinese American culture – giving it a larger presence in mainstream American society. Serena will receive the following scholarships and prizes:

All expense paid two-week trip to China, where she will serve as international friendship ambassadors and promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and China
$8,500 scholarship to attend the ImageMakers, Inc.® International Image Certification and Excellence Training program in Nashville, TN
$1,800 Chouette watch from Pacific Luxury Limited
$3000 from Pacific Culture International
$350 gift card from Touch of Beauty, Inc.

Kathy Shi, the 2010 Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant 2nd Runner-Up, is a 17-year-old high school student from Chantilly, VA who attends the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA. Miss Shi is a talented, outgoing young woman who is a member of her school’s varsity cheerleading leading squad.

Kathy sees herself as a role model for young Chinese American women who want to excel academically and socially. She hopes to use her new standing to inspire other Chinese American girls to pursue their dreams. Kathy will receive the following scholarships and prizes:

All expense paid two-week trip to China, where she will serve as international friendship ambassadors and promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and China
$8,500 scholarship to attend the ImageMakers, Inc.® International Image Certification and Excellence Training program in Nashville TN
$1,800 Chouette watch from Pacific Luxury Limited
$2000 from Pacific Culture International
$350 gift card from Touch of Beauty, Inc.

Melody Cheng, the 2010 Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant 3rd Runner-Up, is a 24-year-old graduate from the University of California who is a member of the Development team at the American Council for International Education.

Melody also won the “Miss Best Dressed” (Evening Gown) competition. She will receive $500 prize from Pacific Culture International and a $350 gift card from Touch of Beauty, Inc.

Valentina Wang, the 2010 Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Beauty Pageant 4th Runner-Up, is a 19-year-old student majoring in Economics at Towson University in Maryland. Valentina is a gifted musician who enjoys playing the piano and guitar.

Valentina also won the “Miss Most Popular” competition. She will receive a $500 prize from Pacific Culture International and a $350 gift card from Touch of Beauty, Inc.

(Pictured left to right: Melody Cheng – 3rd Runner-Up, Serena Lin – 1st Runner-Up, Patty Yao – Pageant Winner, Kathy Shi – 2nd Runner-Up and Valentina Wang – 4th Runner-Up)