Maria Kang

Maria Kang was born Maria Mei-Sien Kang on November 26, 1980.
She is of Filipina, and Malaysian Chinese descent.
In her fitness career, this lovely lady has been a fitness model,group director, fitness manager, personal trainer, communications specialist and spokesperson.
But if you read much about her, you'll see her most cherished role is that of a mother.
I try not to get sappy (at all!) on my blogs, but just read what she has written about her child and you will see a mother's love.
Okay, back to business.....
Her contest history:
1997 Miss Asia Pacific Islander
1998 Miss Petite Philippines
1998 Miss Petite Teen International
2003 Miss San Francisco Chinatown USA
2003 Miss Philippines USA
2003 Miss Bikini California
2003 Bikini America Nationals
2003 Top Five National Finalist Miss Model America
2003 Top Five National Finalist Miss Bikini America



You can visit her MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/mariakang
And her website here:
http://www.fitnesscure.com/

Meriza DeGuzman

This lovely Filipina is IFBB figure competitor, fitness model and certified personal trainer Meriza DeGuzman.
At just under 5 feet tall and about 100 pounds, this little lady sure packs a lot of muscle.
And this young woman has a lot of competitions under her belt......

2004
LA Championships 4th place
Pacific USA Naturals 2nd place
Armed Forces National Championships 3rd place
Border States 4th place
San Francisco 2nd place
Excalibur 1st place

2005
Ironman 6th place
Emerald Cup 5th place
California Championships 5th place
Border States 3rd place

2006
World Gym Championships 1st place
LA Championships 1st place
USA 's 2nd place
IFBB North Americans 2nd place

2007
Junior National Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships 3rd place
Figure National Championships 2nd place (Meriza earned her Pro Card at this event)
Tournament of Champions Pro Figure 3rd place
IFBB Mr.Olympia 18th place
Palm Beach Pro Figure 12th place

2008
California Pro Figure 11th place
Europa Super Show 13th place
Tournament of Champions - Pro Figure Championships 5th place

You can visit her website here:
http://www.merizafigure.com/