Beauty & Body

Erin White Crowned Miss Malibu 2011

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In the company of a gorgeous Pacific Ocean view, celebrity guests, a pristine atmosphere, and more than thirty other contestants, Erin White, 26, was crowed as the new Miss Malibu 2011 at the 6th Annual Miss Malibu Pageant at Malibu Bluffs Park.

White, an aspiring actress and spokeswoman for equal rights, won over a panel of ten celebrity judges with her well-spoken intentions, philanthropic dedication and perhaps the threads of a red dress.

“She has the whole package,” said Aaron Barrera, who helped White raise $20,000 for the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which embraces human diversity. “She’ll be Miss USA.”

Stephanie Pratt, one of the judges of Miss Malibu.

The entertainment industry was well represented on the judging panel. Joining celebrity trainer Eric Viskovicz, was reality star Stephanie Pratt, and actresses Ashley Jones (True Blood), Shar Jackson (Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp), and Necar Zadegan (24).

With an eye for talent, casting directors Annie Roberts and Marnie Saitta helped gauge the stage, and jewelry designer and poker all-star Lee Watkinson, singer Taylor Dayne, and Malibu’s Mayor Jefferson Wagner helped round out the decision process.

Their professions may range from the mic to the campaign trail, however each judge arrived to the event with one mutual objective; find the contestant who best embodied the city of Malibu.

“Erin was a great choice,” said Stephanie Pratt, judge and former star of MTV’s “The Hills.” “It has to be someone who cares about the community.  It’s really easy to just be a pretty girl, with a nice dress and a manicure. It’s really about what’s on the inside.”

Grammy nominated artists, Plane White T’s and celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Gabriel Chiu, accompanied by his wife Christine, and managing partner Alexandra served as honorary guest judges for the pageant as well.

Marketing company, Distinctive Assets, made sure the stage itself was not the afternoon’s only focal point. With a sprawling display of white and blue tents, picturesque picket fences and a wedding-like lawn set-up, the Miss Malibu Pageant’s ambiance visually catered to the hundreds of guests in attendance.

Distinctive Asset's Miss Malibu stage.

Experienced entertainers and Emmy winners Wendy Burch and Jackie Guerra co-hosted the action. Burch, a reporter for KTLA’s Morning News, and television personality Guerra called the shots, as live entertainment was provided during intermissions. Musical performances by notable swimwear designer and DJ, Caroline D’Amore, and rapper Ya Boy helped the crowd of passionate supporters enthusiastically jump around, cheering on the contestants.

A cocktail party, serving Moreno BHLV California Champagne and assorted imported beer, preceded the Miss Malibu pageant. Cheerz IntelliShot, an anti-hangover supplement company, provided their green slushy concoction, “Cheerzaritas” to the sun-soaked crowd as well.

Miss Malibu Silent Auction.

The family event also boasted a silent auction with sports and entertainment memorabilia, and gave a variety of vendors the opportunity to showcase their goods. Malibu’s own ChocolateBox Café served Italian imported gelato, and S.O.TERIK displayed a new line of t-shirts with culturally relevant, peace-promoting imprints.

All of the contestants were styled by Paris Cut Hair Design, and outfitted with Silver Linings shoe liners, which help eliminate high-heeled perspiration.

As the winner of Miss Malibu, White will receive a prize package worth more than $20,000. Perks include a two week Ultimate Fitness Bootcamp Experience at Live In Fitness Enterprise, which is valued at $10, 450 as well as a walk on role on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives.” She will also have the opportunity to compete for Miss California USA 2011 on Nov. 21, 2010 at the Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif.

Raising funds for human rights and competing for Miss USA may be the long-term focus for White, but it’ll be one step at a time for Miss Malibu 2011. “What am I going to do next?” White said,  “I’m going to eat.”

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Garrett Rubis

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  • It was so unorganized, boring, and well the other did not have a chance because from what we heard they already had their top 5 picked before the pageant day, the other girls were advised that if they did not sell all their useless tickets that cannot be on stage, when you can see that everyone more than 100 people got to see it free. Not worth it and the one that won well she was the oldest