Press Release
ImaginAsian TV To Premiere The 18th Annual Miss Asia USA Pageant

Airs June 25, 2006 at 5 pm (PT) with an Encore Presentation at 10 pm (PT)

NEW YORK, June 7, 2006 – ImaginAsian TV (iaTV), America’s first 24-hour Asian American television network, will premiere the 18th Annual Miss Asia USA Pageant on June 25 at 5 pm (PT)/8 pm (ET), with an encore presentation at 10 pm (PT)/1 am (ET), announced David Chu, SVP of programming and production at ImaginAsian TV. 

“We are delighted to be able to telecast nationally for the first time the Miss Asia USA Pageant,” said Mr. Chu.  “This pageant is a fun event that not only showcases the talent and beauty of its participants, but also celebrates a mix of cultures with a dynamic line-up of musical and dance performances.”

On April 29th, ImaginAsian TV and Charter Communications presented the 18th Annual Miss Asia USA Pageant at the historic Alex Theater in Glendale, California.  Twenty-eight delegates participated in this celebration of culture, beauty, and talent, representing most of the 50 countries in the Asian continent. The delegates paraded across the stage in lavish national costumes, stunning evening gowns, sensational swimsuits, and participated in the program’s interview portion in front of a sold-out crowd. 

"We were delighted to partner with ImaginAsian TV in sponsoring the Miss Asia USA pageant and also producing this important programming,” said Wendy Rasmussen, vice president and general manager of Charter’s Los Angeles systems. “Charter serves some of the most vibrant Asian communities in Southern California and we are always looking for unique programming to meet their needs.”

Rob Fukuzaki, KABC-TV Sports Anchor and Reshma Dordi, Miss L.A. India 1989, hosted the pageant, and celebrity judges included Bai Ling (Anna & The King; VH 1’s But Can They Sing?) and Benjamin Salisbury (The Nanny).  Additionally, R&B singer Natalise, and Filipino American hip-hop act The Basco Brothers performed at the show along with international bellydancing sensation the Bellytwins, as well as the Punjabside International Bhangra Team.

About Miss Asia USA Cultural Pageant

Produced by Virgelia Productions, the Miss Asia USA Cultural Pageant displays the rich ethnic diversity of Asian society and gives the audience a glimpse into the multitudes of cultures that surround us today. The lavish parade of the national costumes, grace, and elegance of the evening gown competition and the sensational swimsuit competition create an atmosphere of excitement, surpassing the audience’s expectation, time and time again. The delegate will not only be an epitome of beauty and intelligence but a reflection of the unity and sociability of her country. The title is earned through hard work and demonstration of self-confidence, intelligence, beauty, and elegance.  The pomp and pageantry of this event extend throughout the year for the reigning Miss Asia USA — the Ambassador of Culture and Goodwill. She will grace a myriad of special public appearances to promote culture and goodwill. 

About ImaginAsian TV and ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc.

ImaginAsian TV (iaTV) is America's first national 24-hour Asian American network, catering to American audiences with a passion “for all things Asian,” including more than 14 million Asian / Pacific Americans.  iaTV (www.iatv.tv) offers top-notch movies, music, dramas, anime, documentaries, sports, news, and original programming from Asia and the U.S.  All foreign-language programs are subtitled in English to meet the needs of the general public, and English-speaking hosts introduce shows during prime time.  Fully advertiser-supported, ImaginAsian TV is currently carried on cable systems in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Hawaii and parts of New Jersey, as well as via broadcast in other parts of the United States, including Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, and Edison, NJ.  Along with The ImaginAsian Theater, ImaginAsian Pictures, ImaginAsian Home Video, ImaginAsian Radio, and iaLink, ImaginAsian TV is an integrated division of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc.

ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. (www.iaei.tv) is a multimedia company that promotes Asian Pacific American culture to mainstream America. Headquartered in New York City, ImaginAsian Entertainment uses a fully integrated marketing strategy through multiple platforms: ImaginAsian TV (America’s First 24/7 Asian American Network), The ImaginAsian Theater (New York’s Premier Asian American Theater), ImaginAsian Pictures (distribution of cutting-edge and critically acclaimed Asian films), ImaginAsian Home Video (video/DVD unit dedicated to quality Asian home entertainment), ImaginAsian Radio (the sound of Asian America), and iaLink (ImaginAsian’s community-based e-zine).

About Charter Communications

Charter Communications, Inc., a leading broadband communications company, provides a full range of advanced broadband services to the home, including cable television on an advanced digital video programming platform via Charter Digital(TM), Charter High-Speed(TM) Internet service and Charter Telephone(TM). Charter Business(TM) provides scalable, tailored and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to organizations of all sizes through business-to-business Internet, data networking, video and music services. Advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media(R) brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.