Filipina businesswoman and proud
Ilongga Vina Lelim Nacionales shines like a galaxy star after being crowned
Classic Mrs. Asia International Goodwill 2015 and bringing home the three major
awards such as Mrs. Asia Asia Classic Popularity 2015, Mrs. Asia Classic
Charity Queen 2015 and Mrs. Asia Classic Estee Gold Ambassador 2015.
The fourth edition of the event was
held at Galaxy Hall – HGH Convention in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia last June 13,
2015. Thirty three beauty queens from all over Asia
competed for the coveted title of Mrs. Asia International 2015.
Mrs. Asia International Pageant looks
for the true essence of the modern empowered women to achieve balance in their
multi-faceted lives to contribute significantly to their families and the
society. Using these criteria, the competition has two sections: Classic Mrs.
Asia International for women aged 39 years and above and Mrs. Asia
International for women under 38. The event was organized and produced by
Dato Timothy Gan and Datin Sharon Gan.
Other winners from Philippines, Jennifer Helen Weigel - Mrs. Asia International 2015 and Best in National Costume, Win McLaren - Received the first Alex Liu Award, Sonia Santiago Mendoza - Mrs. Popularity and Mrs. Top Model
About Mrs. Vina Lelim Nacionales
She is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO
of Nacionales & Associates, Inc., which she found in 1989. She firmly
believes in adhering to the degree of ethics in all aspects of life including
business. She is an Ilongga who earned Bachelor of Science in Education from
the University of Iloilo. During her immigration to the United States she faced many
difficulties and challenges, but her motivation and courage to support her
family and relatives back in the Philippines made her becoming one of the most
powerful and inspiring women.
Nevertheless, her success did not come easily. When she
first starter her life in the United States, she struggled with cultural shock and language barriers and
hardly could make a living. Despite the fact, taking long bus journeys to work,
hardly earning below the minimum wage for long hours of shifts just to make
ends needs; she kept going with determination to make a difference in her and
the life of her loved ones. She decided to go to school and took nursing class
as a Certified Nurse and Home Health Nurse. Her life change when she became a
full time private nurse and personal assistant to the wife of the Mayor of
Beverly Hills. She finally was on tract and her hard work started to pay off.
This was a breaking point in her life when she started to become a socialite of
Beverly Hills. Slowly establishing herself and becoming more confident with
the society. Vina decided to open up her first Health Care business in Los Angeles, California in which she decided to dedicate her life to healthcare
profession.
Are you guys ready to see the latest collections
by our talented fashion designers on PhFW runway? I list down some of my
observations based on the events I’ve attended from local and international
fashion events.
What are you wearing?
If you are tend to worry about what to wear to
these types of events because certainly you don’t want to beat the models or
designers. No! That is not a big concern; you can wear what you
want as long as you follow the dress code policy imposed by the fashion show
organizer. You can be as pretty fashionable and enjoy taking photos on
the red carpet before or after the show.
Where are you sitting?
Front seats usually reserved for designers VIP
like Ambassadors, Fashion Editors, Press/Media, Sponsors and celebrities. In New York, London and other major
fashion events, fronts seats are for boutique and showroom owners and fashion
buyers. Second row are for slightly less important such as fashion
bloggers, other fashion magazines and other not so famous celebrities. For the
last season I observed some under casting and unfiltered front row
assignment.
I prepared some observations and the dos and
don’ts being seated on the front row. These are some of the important
reminders to guide you when attending the fashion show.
Make sure to have your printed e-Ticket and valid ID's
Everyone
on the front seats has a job to do; making noise and chatting with your friends
are not advisable.
Don’t
carry a big bag to avoid tripping over the people beside you
Prepare
your camera, ipad, ball pen, and notebook.
If
you are jotting down the review from the designers collections, make sure to
have their fashion inspiration from their designer’s profile.
Advisable
for the girls to wear a high heel, because the people see the shoes first. A
pair of high heels gives you more attitudes.
Don’t
overdo with the photos. Just take some few photos to those stunning collection
and the unforgettable runway moments.
Stay
cool, calm and don’t be overwhelmed if you see some famous celebrities.
Dress
properly accordingly according to season!
Front row seats will suppose to be well
planned and assigning the people to occupy based on their importance. There is
a hierarchy and this will be for the benefit of the designers as they need more
exposure and needs a review from the most important people in the fashion
industry.
Mrs. Asia Classic In'tl Philippines 2015 Vina Lelim Nacionales - Press Conference and Send-Off Party was recently held at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.
Mrs. Vina is set to leave for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next week (June 9-14, 2015) to compete in the Mrs. Asia International Classic category.
The send-off party was organized by Obette Ricalde attended by Ms.Vina's supporters, family and members of the press from TV, Print and online bloggers.
After showcasing her glamorous collections in New York and in Los Angeles, reigning Classic Mrs. Asia International Global 2014 Joyce Penas Pilarsky is now excited to take part in the Philippine Independence Day parade in New York with other Beauty Queens, VIP's, Politicians and Celebrities this Sunday, June 7th at Madison Ave, 38th-23rd St. New York City!
The Philippine Independence Day Parade is a celebration for the Filipino American community in the United States home to more than 3.4 million Filipinos. Its main purpose is to create awareness of Philippine culture and to raise funds for charity projects in the Philippines and the United States.
Philippine Independence, as a celebration in America, has gained cultural awareness prominently after the 21st century began. Earlier generations of Filipino immigrants did not celebrate Philippine Independence in significant ways. Philippine Independence is widely celebrated among Filipinos in the United States and is now a major event for many Filipino Americans to rekindle their roots and heritage.
The largest among Philippine Independence celebrations in the United States takes place in New York City every first Sunday of June. The Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City attracts over 100,000 people.
The 2015 Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City will take place on June 7, 2015, on Madison Avenue, following the tradition of the celebration being on the first Sunday of June.
Mrs. Vina Lelim Nacionales is Philippines representative to the Mrs. Asia Classic International 2015. She is 67 years old and a mother of two. She underwent thorough training for the international pageant, which will be held in Malaysia this June 2015.
According to the organizer, Mrs. Asia International Pageant is the extravaganza platform for married and senior ladies to showcase their beauty, talents and success in a more contemporary and glamorous approach. While beauty is the key element, contestants are also urged to voice their opinions about marriage and current events.
About Mrs. Vina Lelim Nacionales
She is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO of Nacionales & Associates, Inc., which she found in 1989. She firmly believes in adhering to the degree of ethics in all aspects of life including business. She is an Ilongga who earned Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Iloilo. During her immigration to the United States she faced many difficulties and challenges, but her motivation and courage to support her family and relatives back in the Philippines made her becoming one of the most powerful and inspiring women.
Nevertheless, her success did not come easily. When she first starter her life in the United States, she struggled with cultural shock and language barriers and hardly could make a living. Despite the fact, taking long bus journeys to work, hardly earning below the minimum wage for long hours of shifts just to make ends needs; she kept going with determination to make a difference in her and the life of her loved ones. She decided to go to school and took nursing class as a Certified Nurse and Home Health Nurse. Her life change when she became a full time private nurse and personal assistant to the wife of the Mayor of Beverly Hills. She finally was on tract and her hard work started to pay off. This was a breaking point in her life when she started to become a socialite of Beverly Hills. Slowly establishing herself and becoming more confident with the society. Vina decided to open up her first Health Care business in Los Angeles, California in which she decided to dedicate her life to healthcare profession.
In her booming years in business she decided to invest in real estate. With her expertise she was able to acquire several rental properties including her residence in Beverly Hills and a vacation home in Las Vegas.
Some of her accomplishments are as follows:
A license State Administrator for a Residential Care Facility (RCPE), License Certified Nurse of the State of California (CAN/HHA); Fl-am Lions Club Members, given numerous certificate of appreciation for her generous support to the club, Rotary Club member of Makati Century City District 3830, Soroptimist International member, Outstanding mother of the Year and Community Civic Leader 2007-2008; Business Woman of the Year Pamana Awardee 2009-2010; National Association of Senior Care Awardee 2011; America’s Mrs. Philippines 2002, Fabulous Woman in Red Awardee 2012; World of Life Giving Ministries Awardee 2012; Hemana Mayor St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2013; Fil-am Press Club Queen and Celebrity Roastee at the Beverly Hills Country Club 2013; Gawad Award Amerika Awardee in Hollywood 2013; Award of Excellence in Healthcare Services Awardee 2013; Judge Miss Philippines America 2013; Hemana Mayor St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2013-2014; Judge Mrs. New York Philippines Beauty Pageant 2014 and Gawad Award America Awardee 2014; Hemana Mayor Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles; President-Friends of Filipino American Press Club of California (FAPCCA) 2015.
Vina is hardworking, humble energetic and very caring person. President and CEO of her company, she brings with her in the business a wealth of experience in the healthcare profession. She is involved in fund-raising events and support noble projects of various organizations, feed the school children is her pet project when she is in the Philippines and loves to help the parish church in her hometown. Vina’s ultimate plan is to continue serving and helping the elderly community and the residents of her facility “Beverly Hills Home Care”.
She has two successful children Harry and Riza. Harry is a Director of Nursing in a large hospital married to Violeta Dasal a registered nurse with three gorgeous smart daughters Callin, Samantha and cute Rylee Paige. Risa is married to Michael Stanley Ruia MDS Nurse in skilled facility and Risa as Nurse Supervisor in a Rehab Health Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. They have two kids handsome Michael Justin (MJ) and Beautiful Alaiza. The families are in healthcare profession and enjoy their nursing careers.
She is devoted and thankful to GOD who gave her a long and healthy life and a great favor to succeed in the business world.
All married women – young wives, mothers and even grandmothers from Asia Countries – are eligible to participate. Ladies from countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, India and many more are welcome to participate. By providing this unique opportunity, in which delegates from around the Asia can come together and share a common purpose. “Mrs. Asia International” successfully fosters greater communication, culture, friendship and mutual understanding among all Asian people. Tags: Mrs. Asia International, Beauty Pageant, Vina Lelim Nacionales, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Asian Beauties, Classic Mrs. Asia Philippines 2015
