The 6th Annual Miss Asian of California Pageant, presented by the Southeast Asian American Chamber of Commerce and brought to you by KTSF Channel 26, took place on August 11, 1990, at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts.

Cindy Chung, an 18-year-old Korean-American from Santa Clara, emerged as Miss Asian of California 1990, standing out among a diverse group of 20 delegates representing various Asian cultures. Ellen Chu was named Miss Asian San Francisco, while Sandy Wang and Jamie Chou were crowned First and Second Princesses, respectively. Pia Rius Vitalis earned the titles of Third Princess and Miss Photogenic, and Mandeep Bevli was honored as Miss Congeniality. Pei-Lin Chen showcased her talent, earning her the title of Miss Talent.

The event celebrated beauty, culture, grace and talent. The pageant, organized by Rose Chung, aims to inspire the next generation of Asian leaders, providing a platform for young women to share their stories and talents.