November 7, 2005
Stacey Kunnari (left), a former Miss Arizona and coach for the MTV series "Made,"
talks with Stephanie Scarim 17, of Cottonwood as the teen gets her hair colored
by Duncan, owner of Duncan Salon & Spa.
November 7, 2005
Stacey Kunnari (left), a former Miss Arizona and coach for the MTV series "Made,"
talks with Stephanie Scarim 17, of Cottonwood as the teen gets her hair colored
by Duncan, owner of Duncan Salon & Spa.
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Turning
'gothic band geek' into beauty queen Made for MTV
Geri
Koeppel/The Arizona Republic
Duncan Robertson was stunned to get a call from MTV asking him to do a whopper of a makeover. A woman he had never met suggested the crew for the show Made call his business, Duncan Salon and Spa in Ahwatukee Foothills, to help transform a "Gothic band geek" into a beauty queen. The show takes teenagers who want to transform their lives into something else: A popular jock, for example, wants to become a figure skater. Or a nerd wants to become a football player. In this episode, Stephanie Scarim, 17, of Cottonwood, is shedding her baggy black pants, chains and metal spikes for sequins, swimsuits and 5-inch spiked heels. She's competing in the Miss Arizona Teen USA pageant this Saturday and Sunday at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, and Duncan was in charge of giving her a new look that she can replicate on her own just before taking the stage. "It's very flattering," he said of being chosen.
Stacey Momeyer Kunnari, Miss Arizona 1997, is coaching Scarim and told the MTV
crew to call Duncan. She was a fan of his "Makeover Emergency"
segments on Fox 10 Arizona Morning that run on the first Monday of the month.
"For me, it's a good step," Duncan said, "because it's a
reality show and I'm working to get a show of my own, either a reality or
makeover show."
Scarim hopes the exposure will lead to bigger things, too. "I've always
been interested in modeling or working for charity," she said.
"Growing up, I always watched the Miss Universe pageant on TV . . . and
as I grew up I realized how active they were in charities, and I respect
that." As the shoot began, Duncan kidded Scarim. "What you didn't
know is, it's a double Made show," he said, "and six weeks
ago I was a plumber and this is my final show, and boy, am I nervous."
The Made episode should air in early 2006, but hasn't been scheduled
yet, an MTV spokeswoman said.
» Georgia Pageant Contestant and Teacher Still Missing
Authorities are looking for an Ocilla high school teacher who has been missing
for more than a week. Tara Grinstead, 30, was last seen on Oct. 22, said John
Bankhead, spokesman for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A recent portrait of Ms. Grinstead
She
attended a pageant that day, had dinner with friends and went home around 11
p.m. When Grinstead did not show up for work, her car was found parked in the
driveway of her house, which was locked. Her cellphone was at home and the
only items missing were her purse and keys, Bankhead said. There were no signs
of struggle, he added.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-597-8477
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Kudos & Did You Knows-
This did you know comes from the website of KLAS-TV Las Vegas.
Big news for Las Vegas -- it may
become the site of the Miss America Pageant.
The organization was released from its Atlantic City contract and sources tell
Eyewitness
News it is working on a contract
with the Aladdin Hotel to bring the contest here in January. We
also hear from our sources that negotiations with Baltimore to repeat as the
host of Miss USA as ongoing.
- Kudos to Kelly Haffner who has been a frequent contestant in the North Florida USA qualifiers on her recent appearance in Pageantry Magazines Prom Feature out this month. Miss Haffner joins former Miss Florida Teen USA’s Mary Jeffords and Anastagia Pierre who have been featured. Enjoy the picture and way to go Kelly!
Miss Haffner models the latest in prom wear
Q: I heard that Dayanara Torres, a former Miss Universe from Puerto Rico, is modeling a new line of
clothing for Wal-Mart. Do you know anything about this?A: Wal-Mart has introduced a new line of trendier fashions called Metro 7, and has signed Torres, 31, to model for the line and promote it at public appearances. The line includes career and casual clothes, including silk camisoles, embroidered chiffon tunics, wrap sweaters, velvet skirts and blazers and a variety of denim items. Prices are slightly higher than most of the chain's clothing. For example, tank tops are $9.94; velvet blazers are $29.94.
The Metro 7 line is available in a number of Wal-Mart Supercenters and should be in most stores early next year. To purchase online and for store locations, visit walmart.com.
» Pageant News Wanted!
Are you a titleholder or at large delegate who is making appearances or doing good things in the community? We would love to tell all of the Miss Florida USA Family your story. Send pictures and updates to telair@aol.com as we feature everything Miss Florida USA on Friday’s at Faces & Places.
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Alumni News Wanted!
If you know of any Miss Florida USA alumni in the news please drop us an email to feature them in future articles. Email all info to info@missfloridausa.com! Until next week here to good pageantry!
PICTURE OF THE WEEK!
This week we go old school with a classic photograph of the first every Miss Universe 1952) Armi Kuusela-Hilario from Finland, married to a Filipino and a long-time resident of the Philippines greeted the President of the Philippines that time Elpedio Quirino. Together with her is Miss Philippines 1951 Teresita Villareal. Look at the amazing stitching on these dresses as we pay homage to the past in our Picture of The Week.
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