BE A FEATURED RUNWAY MODEL

Bessie Besana's Fashion
Show at American Dream

Have you ever dreamed of walking a runway in a designer original—crafted by the artist behind Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach’s wedding gown? This is your moment. 

We invite you to join “Timeless Philippine Fashion by Bessie Besana,” a premiere runway showcase on  August 16, 2025, 4:30 pm to 5 pm at the spectacular American Dream Mall in East Rutherford,  New Jersey—part of the celebrated Fiesta in America, the largest indoor Filipino cultural expo in the U.S.

Part of the proceeds will go to selected nonprofit partners fighting tuberculosis in the Philippines.

FIESTA IN AMERICA

Timeless Philippine Fashion

This is just one of our special featured events within our major Filipino event at American Dream. We're expecting more. Stay tuned!

2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach's wedding gown designed by Bessie Basana

About the designer

Now based in New York, Bessie Besana (top right) is a celebrated Filipino fashion designer whose elegant and thoughtfully crafted creations have been worn by some of the biggest names in Philippine showbiz, including Morissette Amon, Regine Velasquez, Jodi Sta. Maria, Dimples Romana, Toni Gonzaga, and Sarah Geronimo.  His most recent standout work is the wedding gown of Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach. He is also the general manager of Miss World Philippines.  

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Your Opportunity to be a Model

We are now offering limited participation packages for aspiring and professional models to be part of this exclusive fashion experience:

Standard Package – $1,900

Premium Package – $2,600

Elite Muse Package – $3,000

Children’s Package – $1,500

Each tier includes:

A signature look by Bessie Besana
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Professional photos and social media content
Reserved front-row seating for your guest(s)
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A special feature in the official Fiesta in America publication
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And much more (full breakdown upon request)

Why Join?
‍Walk a high-visibility runway at the grand entrance of American Dream, the second largest mall in the U.S., where over 60,000 people pass through each day.  

Gain high-quality content for your portfolio. Represent the grace and glamour of Filipino fashion.

Enrollment closes July 10, 2025.

To secure your place or request the full package guide, contact us at info@fiestainamerica.com.

We hope to see you on the Fiesta in America runway.  

Other performers: To be announced soon

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