Northeast Pageants of America and Northeast Scholarships of America held its scholarship and model event, called “A Touch of Royalty Pageant,” on March 24 at the Venus deMilo in Swansea, …
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Northeast Pageants of America and Northeast Scholarships of America held its scholarship and model event, called “A Touch of Royalty Pageant,” on March 24 at the Venus deMilo in Swansea, Massachusetts.
The pageant consisted of contestants from 1 month old through 19 years old. There were 200 contestants divided into different age and gender categories.
The winner of each age and gender group received a $300 scholarship, a trophy, a crown or scepter and a title. Runners-up and photogenic winners received special trophies.
The pageant featured prestigious casting directors and model agents, all looking for new faces for TV, film, commercials, advertisements, Broadway shows, musicals and theater. Agencies representing supermodels and famous singers and actors scouted for new faces as well.
Most of the contestants were trained by pageant director, coach and model Claudia Gizzarelli. She developed skits for those she trained. Gizzarelli was also the mistress of ceremonies and coordinated the songs that were played as the contestants walked the runway. She also scouted and recruited contestants, helping them to overcome self doubts. Mary, her mother, is also a director who signed the model and casting agents from New York, Boston and Rhode Island.
Among the agencies judging and scouting were Wilhelmina International of New York; MMG Model, Talent and Celebrity Management of New York; Exxcel Model and Talent of Boston and New York; Slate Casting of Boston; and Donahue Models and Talent of Rhode Island.
Wilhelmina prompted the careers of Angelica Houston, Isabella Rossellini, Chris Brown, Jessica Simpson, Nicki Minaj, Shawn Mendes, Patti Hansen and Whitney Houston.
Many contestants were chosen by casting and model agencies to become members of their agencies.
The following contestants placed in the competition:
In the infant category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a crown, a trophy and the title “Royal Baby” was Sophia Marie Romeo, 11 months, of Warwick.
First runner-up: Brayden Sadlier, 24 months, of Cranston
Second runner-up: Emma Pereira, 24 months, of Providence
Third runner-up: Kaylie Rae Almstrom, 23 months, of Warwick
Fourth runner-up: Jordan Jeremiah Munez, 11 months, of Providence
Fifth runner-up: Lillian Claire Vandervorste, 21 months, of Warwick
Mr. Photogenic: Brayden Sadlier, 24 months, of Cranston
In the girls ages 2-5 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a crown, a trophy and the title “Little Princess” was Ella Wallace, 4, of Hope.
First runner-up: Leila Rihani, 3½, of Cranston
Second runner-up: Savanna Rose Mello, 4, of Cranston
Third runner-up: Jemarie Mendez, 3, of Cranston
Fourth runner-up: Alexa O’Malley, 5, of Coventry
Fifth runner-up: Victoria Kashouh, 3, of Providence
Miss Photogenic: Alexa O’Malley, 5, of Coventry
In the boys ages 2-5 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a scepter, a trophy and the title “Little Prince” was Matthew Foren, 5, of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
First runner-up: Robert Rose, 5, of East Greenwich
Second runner-up: Camden Logan Britnell, 3, of Cranston
Third runner-up: Aamir Fernandes-age 3 of Pawtucket.
Fourth runner-up: Dislyn A. Roa, 3, of Providence
Fifth runner-up: Jaceon Holley, 3, of Providence
Mr. Photogenic: Matthew Foren, 5, of Attleboro, Massachusetts
In the girls ages 6-10 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a crown, a trophy and the title “Princess” was Leah Paris Gentry, 9, of Newport
First runner-up: Gabriela Paulino, 8, of Cranston
Second runner-up: Erika Costa, 9, of Providence
Third runner-up: Sophie Schiller, 8, of Warwick
Fourth runner-up: Nevaeh Rihani, 6, of Cranston
Fifth runner-up: Ydeliyce Marie Rodriguez, 6, of Cranston
Miss Photogenic: Jaelyani Menjivar, 6, of Providence
In the boys ages 6-12 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a scepter, a trophy and the title “Prince” was Zamian Garcia, 10, of Providence.
First runner-up: Ian Phoenix, 12, of Providence
Second runner-up: Mekhilo Elmonus, 7, of Cranston
Third runner-up: Jinzell Coffield, 10, of Newport
Fourth runner-up: Paul Chobanian, 6, of Smithfield
Fifth runner-up: Neyomiah T. Monteiro, 8, of Providence
Mr. Photogenic: Ethan Espinol, 6, of North Providence
In the teen boys age 13-19 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a scepter, a trophy and the title “Teen Prince” was Evan Reynolds, 15, of West Greenwich.
First runner-up: Dillon Swanson, 18, of Warwick
Second runner-up: Dylan McClung, 16, of North Kingstown
Third runner-up: Alexander LeBlanc, 17, of East Greenwich
Fourth runner-up: Connor Igoe, 13, of West Greenwich
Fifth runner-up: Axl Tellez, 18, of Providence
Mr. Photogenic: Ty’Relle Stephens, 17, of Providence
In the girls 11-14 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a crown, a trophy and the title “Northeast of America Young Miss” was Lily Addonizio, 14, of Cranston.
First runner-up: Jesatey Zapata, 11, of North Providence
Second runner-up: Success Bleh, 14, Providence
Third runner-up: Kathleen Medeiros, 12, of Newport
Fourth runner-up: Leticia Castillo Rosario, 14, of Providence
Fifth runner-up: Isabella James Indellicati, 14, of Providence
Miss Photogenic: Isabella James indellicati, 14, of Providence
In the girls 15-19 category, the winner of the $300 scholarship, a crown, a trophy and the title “Northeast of America Teen” was Marah Sabrina Lima, 17, of Providence
First runner-up: Ashley Desmarais, 15, of Newport
Second runner-up: Love Turnage, 17, of Newport
Third runner-up: Mary Reynolds, 17, of West Greenwich
Fourth runner-up: Asyiah Njie, 16, of Warwick
Fifth runner-up: Kristine Moore, 16, of Providence
Miss Photogenic: Jayda Noka, 17, of Newport
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