Category Archives: Achievements

2010 XXL Awards

By Mercedes Maidana | Published: April 30, 2010

Hi there, I just came back form a fun week in California. Gregg and I went for the XXL Awards ceremony that was held last Friday in L.A. It was a good opportunity to doll up, as I never have a chance to dress up in Hawaii! A girl needs to feel cute here and [...]

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Made it to the XXL!!!

By Mercedes Maidana | Published: April 12, 2010

“On the female side the nominees are Maya Gabeira (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Keala Kennelly (Honolulu, Hawaii), Mercedes Maidana (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Savannah Shaughnessey (Santa Cruz, California) and Jamilah Star (Santa Cruz, California).”

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Finalist for the XXL!

By Mercedes Maidana | Published: April 18, 2009

Last night was the party for the XXL Billabong Big Wave Awards. I was humbled to be one of the finalists in the women’s division. I am just starting to surf big waves and I feel that I am very far from the level of the other girls competing (Maya and Jamilah). I know I [...]

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