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MISS & MISS TEEN MONTEREY PARK · 2026
Session Recap
Stage Presence & the Walk
Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Session 7
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Hi everyone — what a productive Sunday!
Here's a recap of our September 13 session — a deep dive into stage presence, Q&A, and the pageant walk — along with some important deadlines and to-dos before pageant night.
The pageant is drawing near, so please make every remaining meeting a priority. These final sessions are where everything comes together — your walk, your introduction, and your Q&A — and we want each of you fully prepared to shine on stage.
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Recap — Sep 13 Session
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Stage Presence & Q&A — Liz Yang
Liz Yang led a tutorial on stage presence — how to stand during Q&A, where to place your hands and arms, and how to answer articulately without stalling or looking unsure. Her biggest reminders: speak clearly and confidently, and keep your answer true to yourself.
Your Q&A Order & Question
Each contestant chose the order she'll go in for Q&A and the question she'll be asked. Start thinking through your answer now — and practice it out loud using the tips from Sunday.
The Walk, Stance & Posing — Masterclass
Maggie Ly and Victoria Yip — LA Chinatown 3rd Princess and Queen, respectively — gave a masterclass on the pageant walk, stance, and posing. Keep practicing at home so it feels natural on stage.
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Key dates & deadlines
Mark your calendar — these are coming up fast:
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Sep 25
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Talent video due
Submit your 5-minute talent video by Thursday, Sept 25. You'll be able to show it to us at the Sept 27 session.
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Sep 25
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Early-bird tickets end
Encourage guests to buy before Sept 25 for the $125 early-bird rate (see pricing below).
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Sep 27
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All three outfits ready
Have your cocktail, evening, and talent-show outfits completed by Sunday, Sept 27 — and take a photo of each one to bring that Sunday.
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Your to-do checklist
Between now and pageant night, every contestant should be working on all of the following:
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1 · Practice, practice, practice
Keep rehearsing your walk, stage presence, and Q&A at home — and your self-introduction, using Joleen's Self Intro tips on the Pageant Letters page.
2 · Sign & submit your media release (required)
Every contestant must sign and submit the Press & Media release. You'll find it — along with all of our pageant documents — on our Pageant Letters page.
3 · Find sponsors & sell tickets
Keep spreading the word — invite family, friends, and supporters to buy tickets, reserve a table, or sponsor a table. (Pricing and sponsorship options are just below.)
4 · Get your heels
If you don't have them yet, please get your nude heels — 3", platform, closed-toe. Victoria Yip's recommended pair:
shop the Amazon pick →
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Tickets & tables
Share these with anyone who'd like to attend pageant night on October 10:
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Individual Tickets
| Individual (non-member) | $150 |
| Individual (Chamber member) | $125 |
| Early bird (before Sept 25) | $125 |
Tables
| Table of 10 (seating only) | $1,300 |
Sponsor a Table (with benefits)
Want recognition and perks with your table? Gold $2,000, Diamond $3,000, or Platinum $5,000 — includes signage, program-book and on-screen recognition, raffle tickets, and more. Full details are in the Event & Table Sponsorship guide on the Pageant Letters page.
Prefer a program-book ad without a full table? Those options are available too — just reply to this email and we'll send the details.
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Coming up — Sep 20
Here's what to expect at our next training session.
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Next Session
Introductions, Q&A & Posing
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DATE
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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WHAT TO EXPECT
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Practicing your personal introduction and Q&A
Posing practice — putting the walk and stance together
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Attendance is essential — with the pageant so close, we need everyone there.
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Want the full schedule? See every session, start time, and focus on the training calendar.
View Training Calendar
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New here? Catch up
Missed a session or joined recently? Every past contestant update is archived by date on our Pageant Emails page.
Catch up on past updates →
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Don't miss a thing
Follow our pageant on Instagram
Keep an eye on @missmpkpageant for photos, reminders, and behind-the-scenes moments — and tag us in your own posts so we can cheer you on!
Follow @missmpkpageant →
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You're all doing beautifully — keep practicing that walk and your Q&A, and we'll see you on the 20th. If you have any questions, just reply to this email or reach out anytime.
Monterey Park Beauty Pageant Committee
pageant@montereyparkchamber.org
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Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce
328 S Atlantic Blvd, Suite 205
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Follow along
Pageant IG:
@missmpkpageant
Chamber IG:
@thempkchamber
Chamber Facebook:
facebook.com/montereyparkchamber
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