“Smart, ambitious, and well-rounded” were the adjectives guest host Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley used to describe XiXi Yang (Miss China) at the 25th Annual Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant. The event, held at The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas on May 11th, hosted over 50 contestants from around the world to compete for the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International crown. Besides modeling, XiXi is currently studying Mass Media Communications and Business at New York University. She enjoys extreme sports, reading, and relaxing by the beach.“The pageant gave me more opportunities to pursue my future career as a TV host. The girls were all beautiful and so nice! I just wish we had more time to bond because our schedule was overwhelmed with rehearsals and press activities.” Her talents, wit and charm were recognized for she was selected as a top 12 finalist and spokes model for Earth Cam mobile by the 15 celebrity judges for her excellence in fitness, poise, fashion and demonstration of general health and sun care. There will be a Hawaiian Tropic commercial featuring her on NBC this fall, advertising the new tanning lotion. XiXi will also appear as a guest on Maxim Radio, MTV, and various media sources.
For live clips on the pageant, check out
www.earthcam.com/events/ht/vegas/2008
For more pictures on the pageant, check out
www.hawaiiantropicmodels.com/2008/finals.html
For more info/pictures on XiXi Yang, check out her facebook or myspace:
www.myspace.com/tylayang
