{"id":1493,"date":"2016-06-06T21:16:52","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T02:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tuvmag.com\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2016-06-06T21:16:52","modified_gmt":"2016-06-07T02:16:52","slug":"still-slaying-the-fabulous-tommie-ross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuvmag.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/06\/still-slaying-the-fabulous-tommie-ross\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Still Slaying&#8221; the Fabulous Tommie Ross"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we prepared for a fabulous photoshoot for our March\/April Edition, it dawned on me that one essential person was missing: my dear friend Tommie Ross. I called Ms. Ross to request her presence, and just as old friends do, she showed up and showed out!<\/p>\n<p>Being in the company of Ms. Ross will compel you to understand how it is that she commands such respect that she is &#8220;Still Slaying&#8221; even the younger generation. When the Legendary Ms. Tommie Ross walks into a room, all eyes take notice immediately because The Queen of Female Impersonators still reigns!<\/p>\n<p>A native of Houston, Texas who now calls Cordova, Tennessee home, Ms. Ross has been an entertainer in the world of female impersonation for the past 30+ years. Among Ms. Ross\u2019 accolades in pageantry, she is the title holder of over nine prestigious national pageants which include:<\/p>\n<p>Miss Gay USofA<br \/>\nMiss National<br \/>\nMiss Continental<br \/>\nMiss Black America<br \/>\nMiss Sweetheart<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;just to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Being a national title holder has given Ms. Ross the opportunity to travel throughout the United States and overseas, and she is still a highly sought after and reputable entertainer all over the world. Ms. Ross has not only captivated her audiences, she has also raised the bar for those who compete in pageants.<\/p>\n<p>HELLO WORLD, get in Formation, here comes Ms. Tommie Ross!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we prepared for a fabulous photoshoot for our March\/April Edition, it dawned on me that one essential person was missing: my dear friend Tommie Ross. I called Ms. Ross to request her presence, and just as old friends do, she showed up and showed out! 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