Miss USA 1994 Lu Parker (left) sits beside Jojo Bragais at the Miss USA judging panel. Image: Facebook/Jose Joaquin Bragais Lu Parker, the United States’ delegate during the Philippines’ second hosting of the Miss Universe pageant in 1994, shared fond memories of her stay in the country with Filipino shoe maverick Jojo Bragais , who sat with her at the judging panel of the recent Miss USA pageant. The two were judges during both the preliminary and final competitions, held earlier this month at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, and Bragais shared with INQUIRER.
net his experience, including the stories he exchanged with Parker. “She shared that she was crowned Miss USA in 1994, and competed against Charlene Gonzalez. She also expressed that the Philippines holds a special place in her heart and that she hopes to return if there’s an opportunity,” he said.
. “I don’t personally know Ms. Lu Parker.
I was only two years old when she participated in Miss Universe held in the Philippines,” he said, adding that “there is something captivating about her beauty and presence that exudes a sense of importance.” Bragais also said that Parker served as a calming presence for him. “I felt very nervous because everything had to be perfect, and I was afraid of making a mistake.
But Miss Lu was kind, talking to me before the show and during breaks, which helped me relax,” he shared. “She smiled a lot, shared stories, and asked my thoughts on the contesta.