SPOTLIGHT ON....Amanda Torchia!

We are proud to present to you....

Miss Amanda Torchia, Miss Royalty International Teen!

Official headshot of Amanda Torchia - Miss Royalty International Teen.  Photo by: Fadil Berisha

We had the extreme pleasure of interviewing this lovely lady.  She is beautiful inside and out and so well-rounded.  Take a look at our exclusive interview with Amanda below:

MRI - Amanda, what do you do in your spare time?
Amanda - In my spare time, I love being around my friends and family. They always know how to make me laugh! Also I love to exercise, it's a big part of my life because I feel it's so important to have a healthy lifestyle. Lastly, I enjoy cleaning (surprisingly). I am super organized and love to organize my room!

MRI - What is your favorite hobby? 
Amanda - My favorite hobby is pageants, of course! When I was young, I was super shy and pageantry really helped me open up and gain the confidence that I have today.

Amanda taking her first walk as Miss Royalty International Teen 2014!

Amanda looking confident in her evening wear.


Amanda in her fun fashion wear.


Amanda's crowning moment!

MRI - What did you do to prepare for the pageant? 
Amanda - Lots and lots of practicing! I really do believe that practice makes perfect. I practiced my walking routines, my mom asked me interview questions at any chance she got, and I helped in selecting my competition wardrobe. It really was a fun process.

MRI - What is your advice to next year's contestants? 
Amanda - For next years contestants, my advice is to have fun! Enjoy every minute of the competition because it goes by extremely quickly and will be over before you know it.

MRI - What is your favorite vacation spot? 
Amanda - I love visiting Boca Raton, Florida. My family and I go there every summer and it's the best! My favorite part is going to the beach because I love being in the sun and going surfboarding with my brother, Antonio.

MRI - What is your favorite organization to volunteer for? 
Amanda - I recently was named an official volunteer of the Red Cross Organization and it was such an honor. I really enjoy it because my mom volunteers with me so it's a great way for us to spend time with each other!

MRI - What is your fondest memory? Amanda - My fondest memory would definitely be when I was chosen to model for Seventeen Magazine in NYC! I was so excited and it was a great experience. I have always wanted to model for Seventeen and I was happy to finally accomplish that.

Amanda posing with her issue of Seventeen Magazine!  How exciting!

MRI - What makes the Miss Royalty International pageant different from any other pageant you've done?  

Amanda - With the Miss Royalty International pageant, I felt I really was able to take something away from it. I made memories and friendships that will be with me forever and I know that it was an experience of a lifetime.

Amanda promoting her platform of living a healthy lifestyle at the Ultimate Health and Wellness Expo.

Amanda and Mrs. Royalty International having fun!

The infamous Miss Royalty International Oscar selfie!

Maria and Amanda, having too much fun at the hotel!

Amanda, Miss Royalty International Teen, pictured with Fadil Berisha.

Amanda posing in New York city!

I think think she was excited she won....what do you think? =)

We surprised Amanda with "Happy Birthday!"

As you can see, Amanda has done so much with her title already promoting living a healthy lifestyle.  She's such a great example of teens around the world, and we are looking forward to what else her year has ahead of her!  Great job, Amanda.  Keep it up!

Michelle Becker

www.missroyaltyinternational.com

Spotlight on...Savannah Kalnoski!

We would like to welcome Savannah Kalnoski, your 2014 Jr. Miss Royalty International Mini Spirit, to the MRI family! 

Savannah Kalnoski, Jr. Miss Royalty International Mini-Spirit

Savannah has had the unique opportunity to compete in her very first pageant with her mom, Summer.  They took lots of pictures together and made memories that will last a lifetime at the Miss Royalty International pageant.  We are so fortunate to have been able to be a part of this everlasting memory for this dynamic mother/daughter duo, who travelled all the way from Alaksa!  Get to know Savannah a little bit more in our exclusive interview below:

MRI: Savannah, what do you like to do in your spare time?

Savannah: I like to sing, dance and hang out with my friends. I love to get dressed up but I also really like to get out and play on snowmachines and 4 wheelers. I love camping and the smell of smores from the campfire.
 
MRI: What is your favorite hobby?
 Savannah: I love doing art projects! Painting, drawing, I just like to create.
 
MRI: What did you do to prepare for the pageant?
 Savannah: I practiced! I practiced everything from walking to holding my head up and making sure I smiled big. I also worked on mock interview questions and a lot of dress fittings!

Savannah looks like a princess in her formal wear dress.

Savannah and her mom, Summer, model for the Most Beautiful Mom contest at the Saturday night party!

Savannah in her fashion wear outfit.

MRI: What is one piece of advice you have for next years contestants?
 Savannah: Have fun and have confidence in yourself!
 
MRI: What is your favorite vacation spot?
 Savannah: California, because there is so much to do there.
 
MRI: What is your fondest memory:
 Savannah: Hearing Michelle call my name as Miss Royalty International Spirit

Savannah Kalnoski, Miss Royalty International Mini-Spirit

 
MRI: What makes Miss Royalty International different from any other pageant you've been in?
 Savannah: Well since Miss Royalty International was my first pageant I don't know much about other pageants but Ms. Michelle and Ms. Cheryl make sure everyone feels special and has the best time ever. It is a time I will never forget for sure!  

                                         

Here are some pictures of Savannah at the Miss Royalty International pageant!

Such a fun picture of our mother/daughter Miss Royalty International duo!

Before....

After!

Savannah signs autographs at one of her first appearances!

Thank you so much, Savannah, just for being YOU!  You are exactly what Miss Royalty International is all about.  

Way to go!

Michelle Becker

www.missroyaltyinternational.com

Spotlight on...Avery Nooyen!

Ladies and gentlemen, your new Miss Royalty Interntional Junior queen is....AVERY NOOYEN!

Get to know Avery in our exclusive interview below:

MRI - Avery, what do you like to do in your spare time?
Avery - In my spare time I like to ride horses.  I was the 1st place winner of the Wisconsin Equestrian Center horse show. I also love doing pageants, having sleepovers with my friends, playing with my cat Kalee, and singing for my tribe.

MRI - What is your favorite hobby?
Avery - My favorite hobby is horse riding because I get to see my friend Daisy. I have to practice very hard on my horse riding because I have to be good at my foot work and controlling the horse.

MRI - What did you do to prepare for the pageant?
Avery - I put a lot of effort into preparing for the pageant. I practiced with my mom 24/7 at my house and by myself in my room. Even when we were driving to Milwaukee I practiced my interview questions on the car ride down. I know I had to prepare a lot for the pageant if I wanted to be Miss Royalty International Junior.

Avery won best t-shirt in the Miss Royalty International t-shirt decorating contest!  

Avery in her fashion wear at the Miss Royalty International 2013 pageant.

Avery looked stunning in her hot pink formal wear gown for Miss Royalty International.

MRI - What is one piece of advice you have for next year’s contestants?
Avery - Don’t be worried. Just have fun. Do your best.

MRI - What is your favorite vacation spot?
Avery - My favorite vacation spot is Las Vegas because they have a lot of entertainment for me and my family to do.  Every time I go to Las Vegas, it is always warm there, so I never have to wear a jacket.  I also like to watch people jump off the Stratosphere. 

Avery's mom, Raven, had fun jumping out of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas!

MRI - What organization is your favorite to volunteer for?
Avery - During Christmas time, I bring presents to the nursing home in Green Bay, WI, and give them to the residents.  When the residents see me, they always have a smile on their face and are surprised and very excited.

MRI - What is your fondest memory?
Avery - My fondest memory is winning my first title; Miss Milwaukee.  I had a lot of fun.  I still remember the song they played when I won; "Girl on Fire," by Alicia Keys.

MRI - What makes Miss Royalty International different from any other pageant you’ve been in?Avery - At the Miss Royalty International pageant, everyone is happy and nice, and I felt like a princess the entire time I was there.  The crown and sash are beautiful, also, with all the rhinestones on it.

Miss Royalty International Junior, Avery Nooyen.

This concludes our exclusive interview with Avery Nooyen, Miss Royalty International Junior.  As you can see, we are very blessed to have Avery representing Miss Royalty International.  She is so captivating and such an all around great role model for other girls her age.  Her personality is contagious and you can't help but smile when Avery's around.  We cannot wait to see what else Avery has in store for 2014!

Until next time, have a great day!

Michelle Becker

www.missroyaltyinternational.com