Miss Miami Gardens USA &  Miss Miami Gardens Teen USA April 4, 2009         The only stop on The Road to Hollywood this weekend saw us in Northwest Miami Dade for the second annual Miss Miami Gardens USA & Teen USA Pageants. Held at The Hennesy Performing Arts Center on the campus of Pace High School the four Miss USA and three Miss Teen USA contestants took the stage to an enthusiastic audience. Hosted by Team Miami Gardens USA 2009 Team of Demaris Aguillar and Karlee Janigian with assistance by Miss Palm Beach County USA 2010 Linnie Supall the pageant had a great energy as we ventured into new pageant territory.       Miss Wright during the judging competition       Miss Sheaks introduces herself during the show opening / Group shot  awaiting interview judging       The competition started with a panel style personal interview competition as the judges had three minutes with each contestant to get to know them. Then it was time to hit the stage as self introductions by the delegates allowed the audience and judges could to gain insight before the two competitions began. First up were swimsuits as the delegates hit the stage in one or two piece suits of their own choosing. Then it was the audience’s favorite as fashion was on display in the Evening Gown competition.       Miss Savinon (red), Ms. Essiet (blue) and Ms. Hastey (red) in swimsuits of their own choosing.       Miss Wright (blue), Ms Freeman (white) and Ms Curry (purple) in evening gowns of their own choosing     After a brief intermission it was time to bring all the delegates onstage for the final announcement. At that point the special awards were presented to Annilie Hastey for Miss Amity and Mfonobong Essiet was named Miss Photogenic.         The Teen USA delegates await the decision.       First up was the Miss Miami Gardens Teen USA 2010 Results; The 1st Runner Up is Denisse Savinon The new Miss Miami Gardens Teen USA 2010 is Ashlie Wright!         Miss Wright’s winning moment       The Miss Miami Gardens USA Results completed the show and they were: The 1st Runner Up is Mfonobong Essiet The new Miss Miami Gardens USA 2010 is Brittany Anne Freeman!   Congratulations to both Miss Wright and Ms. Freeman as they both have won a ticket to Hollywood and the state championships! A big hand also goes to Mrs. Williams and her outstanding group of volunteers who made this a memorable evening. Up next on The Road to Hollywood takes next week off for Easter and we wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday.          The Miss Miami Gardens USA 2010 Team