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This year,
five lovely candidates vied for the title of Mrs. Fil-Am 2009.
These candidates are not only beautiful but also of great
moral fibers, strength and talent, as they fulfill the role
of ambassadress of goodwill by promoting the goals of the
organization and soliciting donations in attainment thereof.
Aside from the title and runner-ups, there would also be a
special award for Best Gown and Viewer's Choice.
THE CORONATION OF MRS. FIL-AM 2009
AND HER COURT
Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 is Nancy
Ortiz
Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 Nancy
Ortiz received her sash from Dir. Hank Limoge, bouquet from
Dir. Dee Weber
(also Mrs. Fil-Am 2005, the first one) ,her trophy from Mrs.
Fil-Am Co-Chair and 2008 Mrs. Fil-Am 1st Runner-Up Virgie
Flemming
and her crown from 2008 Mrs. Fil-Am Jackie Ortega who is also
part of the Mrs.
Fil-Am 2009 committee.
She will also be
receiving cash from the proceeds of ticket sales she had garnered.
Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 Nancy
Ortiz (center) is joined (from L-R) Mrs. Fil-Am Coordinator
and Dir. Wendy Abon, 2008 Mrs. Fil-Am Jackie Ortega, Mrs.
Fil-Am 2009 2nd runner-up Dorothy Mahimer, Mrs. Fil-Am 2009
1st runner-up Jennylin Esguerra, 3rd runner-up Carol Johnson,
4th runer-up Lucy Dickson-Awde, 2008 Mrs. Fil-Am 1st runner-up
Virgie Flemming and host Alexis Plaisted.
Jennilyn Esguerra is the
Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 1st Runner-Up who received her sash from
VP Mely Sivage and trophy from Pete Cruz.
She is also the winner
for Best Gown and Viewer's Choice Award. As a runner-up, she
will also be receiving cash from the proceeds of the ticket
sales she had made and for the votes she received as the Viewer's
Choice.
Dorothy Mahimer is the
Mrs. Fil-Am 2nd Runner-Up receiving her sash from Dir. Zucette
Lumabas and trophy from Robert Bartolo . She will also be
receiving cash from the ticket sales she had made.
Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 3rd Runner-Up
is Carol Johnson receiving her sash from Auditor Enri Fulmore
and trophy from Asst. Sec. Anthony Fulmore.
Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 4th Runner-Up
is Lucy Dickson-Awde wearing her sash and awarded a trophy
and with 3rd Runner-Up
Carol Johnson.
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INTRODUCTION
AND PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Lovely Alexis Lauren Plaisted
did a wonderful hosting of the event.
The candidates introduced
themselves wearing casual but elegant summer outfit.
Jennylin Esguerra |
Lucy Dickson-Awde |
Carol Dizon-Johnson |
Dorothy Mahimer |
Nancy Ortiz |
INTERMISSION
Little girls got their
chance to show their modeling talent with Mrs. Fil-Am 2008
1st Runner-Up and Co-Chair Virgie Flemming as their trainor.
The
Jr. Runway Models are :
Runway
models show their grace :
Danielle |
Virgie Flemming |
THE
EVENING GOWN PRESENTATION
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enlarge...)
Great vocalist Rodel Hamto provided entertainment and serenaded
the candidates as they model in their gorgeous evening gown.
The judges will choose the candidate who best wear her gown.
Jennylin Esguerra escorted
by Christopher York
Lucy Dickson-Awde escorted
by Justin Awde
Carol Dizon-Johnson escorted
by Josh Johnson
Dorothy Mahimer escorted
by Bill Mahimer
Nancy Ortiz escorted by
Sgt. Mark Frederickson
These lovely girls, Angelina
Flemming and Shannel Lohan, who are future beauty queen themselves,
watched with intent their moms on stage.
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SPEECH
AND FAREWELL WALK
Coordinator of Mrs. Fil-Am
2009 and Dir. Wendy Abon delivered her inspiring message.
2008 Mrs. Fil-Am Jackie
Ortega did her final walk as her farewell message was aired
on stage.
Farewell Walk of 2008 Mrs.
Fil-Am 1st Runner-Up Virgie Flemming.
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POST-PAGEANT
POSES
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THE
CANDIDATES
 Jennylin
Esquerra was born in Olongapo City. She moved
to US in 1984 when she was 16, with her mom and 2
sisters. She then got married in 1989 and was blessed
with two wonderful sons, Chris & Patrick. She
and her family moved to California in 2000 and been
living here since. Her oldest, Chris, 19 years old
will be going to Universal Technology Institute this
September, to be a Mechanical Engineer. Her youngest,
Patrick, 18 years old, is soon to graduate from Oceanside
High School. He plans to go to University of Riverside
and will be majoring in Computer Engineering. Jennylin
also has a great passion for arts, on her free time,
she does calligraphy. She also loves to dance and
watching movies with her sons.
Representing
Olongapo City
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Lucy
Dickson- Awdeis 37 years old and was born in Ormoc
City, Leyte. In 1991, she migrated to Maui, HI, where
she met and married her late husband of 14 years, Bill
Dickson. During her marriage to Bill, they were blessed
with wonderful twins, Mary & Trevor Dickson, now
both 16 years old. She then later met and married Corporal
Justin Awde. Lucy was an inspiring high school teacher
in the Philippines, but has enjoyed working in the food
and beverage business in the U.S. She currently works
at the Sheraton Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. Lucy enjoys
playing golf with her husband, watching her children's
school sporting events, rollerblading, playing tennis
with the family, gardening, evening walks, and loves
going to church.
Representing
Ormoc, Leyte
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Carolina
Dizon- Johnson is the proud mother of Joshua and
Chelsea. She was born and raised in San Fernando Pampanga.
Carol graduated from Polytechnic University of the Philippines
with a degree in Accounting. For the last 10 years she
has been the Accts Payable Manager for Harry Singh &
Sons, a position she enjoys very much. She attends and
volunteers at Calvary Chapel in Oceanside. Carol enjoys
traveling, hiking and snowboarding. She is very healthy
oriented and makes time to exercise daily.
Representing
Pampanga
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Dorothy
Mahimer was born in Manduriao, Iloilo City and grew
up in Quezon City, Philippines. On February 2004, she
immigrated to the United States and resided in Colma
California from 2004-2005. She is married to Bill Mahimer
from Pasay City, Philippines. She is currently working
at MCCS as a Supervisor for the Marine Corps uniform
store. On November 2005 she and her husband moved to
Oceanside, California. She says besides the beach and
the wonderful weather, the city has a lot to offer those
who chose to settle here.
Representing
Iloilo City
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Noemi
"Nancy" Ortiz is 39 years old and was
born and raised in Olongapo City. She came to California
at age 21 and has lived in San Diego ever since. A
former Portfolio Couture model, she now owns a very
successful check cashing business in San Diego. She
is married to husband and business partner Bill Logan
and also the proud mother of 2 children: Shanell,
8 yrs. old, and William, 6 years old. She also owns
and manages several apartment rental properties in
San Diego.
Representing
Olongapo City
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