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USA's Janelis Leyba was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 on Monday, October 7 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Philippines. The 20-year-old model and student from New York City beat over 30 other contestants to become the first representative from the United States of America to win the international title. Karen Sofia Nuñez of Mexico was named first runner-up while Selena Ali of Belgium, Blessa Ericha Figueroa of the Philippines, and Jennifer Prokop of Germany were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were Mya Bao of Canada, Katharina Weischede of New Zealand, Wanja Jennifer Grace Olsson of Sweden, Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang of Thailand, and Anh Vuong Pham Thi of Vietnam. Completing the Top 20 were Gabriela De Paiva Padilla of Bolivia, Luisa Valentina Muñoz Ruiz of Colombia, Julie Goye Dogan of France, Keshia Lee Llarenas of Guam, Mercedes Pair of Hong Kong, Sophiya Singh of India, Merel van Roon

Alma Cooper from Michigan was crowned Miss USA 2024 on Sunday in Los Angeles making her the fourth woman from her home state to become Miss USA. Her road to the national crown started when she won Miss Michigan USA 2024 last April in Port Huron where she made history as the first active-duty army officer to take home the state title. The new Miss USA graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, with a degree in mathematical science and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. During her senior year, she became the youngest recipient of the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and is currently pursuing her master's degree in statistics in the number one statistics program in the USA at Stanford University. Alma is dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented minorities through data science. While at West Point, she was a brigade adjutant and was responsible for creating and enforcing accountability measures for 4,400 cadets during emergencies and crises. She

Michigan's Alma Cooper was crowned Miss USA 2024 during the national final on Sunday, August 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 22-year-old scholar, advocate and US Army officer bested 50 other contestants to become the 73rd Miss USA. She will represent the USA at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Alma is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. The US Army second lieutenant officer and a Knight-Hennessy Scholar is currently pursuing her master's degree in data science at Stanford University in California. She's the fourth woman from Michigan to win Miss USA after Carole Gist (1990), Kenya Summer Moore (1993), and Rima Fakih (2010). This year's pageant was hosted by Emmy Award-winning TV personality and bestselling author Keltie Knight with Haitian-born actress and executive producer Garcelle Beauvais. The new Miss USA received the new crown by Mexican crown and jewelry Ri

Miss Teen Mississippi, Addie Carver, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2024 on Thursday, August 1 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 17-year-old bested 50 other teens from across the country to become the second contestant from Mississippi to win the national title next to Miss Teen USA 1987 Kristi Addis. This year's competition was televised on The CW network marking the 42nd edition of the annual pageant. Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay and TV personality Justin Sylvester hosted the show. Former Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris and former Miss World America who placed first runner-up at Miss World 2022 Shree Saini were among the distinguished panel of judges. The new Miss Teen USA was the first winner to receive the new crown "Nova" by Mexican crown and jewelry designer, Ricardo Patraca. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) FINAL RESULTS Miss Teen USA 2024: Mississippi – Addie Carver 1st runner-up: Georg

The Miss Teen USA 2024 pageant officially kicked off in Los Angeles, California last weekend with the arrival of the 51 contestants vying for the national title. This year's final competition will air live on The CW network next Monday, August 1 from the Peacock Theater in downtown LA. Head to the official Miss Teen USA website to vote for your favorites. The People's Choice winner will automatically earn a spot in the semifinals. Who will become the 42nd Miss Teen USA? Here are the contestants competing for the crown: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) Alabama - Ava LeBlanc Alaska - Nevaeh James Arkansas - Siyona Karkera California - Paige Gonor Colorado - Reece Revious Connecticut - Ava Celentano Delaware - Kayla Kosmalski District of Columbia - Chelsea Chambers Florida - Kennedie Clinton Georgia - Ava Colindres Hawaii - Hokuaoka'ale Emma Gilman Idaho - Aly Feely Illinois - Arianna Thompson Indiana

The Miss USA 2024 pageant is just around the corner and the 51 contestants will soon arrive in Los Angeles, California to compete for the national crown. Reigning Miss USA Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii will crown her successor on August 4 at the iconic Peacock Theater. The next Miss USA will represent the United States of America at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico later this year. Who will take home the highly coveted title and head to the 73rd Miss Universe? Meet our Top 16 pre-arrival favorites: (in alphabetical order) Alabama - Diane Westhoven California - Samantha Ramos Connecticut - Shavana Clarke Florida - Peyton Lewis Hawaii - Breea Yamat Indiana - Stephanie Sullivan Louisiana - Sydney Taylor Michigan - Alma Cooper Maryland - Bailey Anne Kennedy Nebraska - Kamryn Buchanan New Mexico - Mackenzie Sydow New York - Marizza Delgado North Carolina - McKenzie Hansley Ohio - Macy Hudson Tennessee - Christell Foote Texas - Aarieanna Ware Special mentions: Arkansas, Colorado, Ken

The 51 state winners competing for Miss USA 2024 have already been crowned in their respective state competitions. This year's pageant is considered the most diverse in the 73-year history of Miss USA since the Miss Universe Organization changed rules allowing all women from age 18 to compete. There's a contestant over 40 years old, married women, mothers, and a transgender woman, all vying for the highly coveted national beauty title. Hawaii's Savannah Gankiewicz , who became Miss USA 2023 following Noelia Voigt's resignation, will crown her successor on Sunday, August 4 in Los Angeles, California. Miss USA 2024 is set to return to LA after nearly two decades. The final show is set to take place at the Peacock Theater and will air LIVE on The CW Network. Formerly Nokia Theatre and Microsoft Theater, the theater auditorium seats 7,100 and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States of America. Who will be crowned the 73rd Miss USA? Meet the 51 contestant

Miss Lake Nona, Peyton Lewis, was crowned Miss Florida USA 2024 during the state final on Sunday, July 7 at the Coral Springs Performing Arts Center in Coral Springs, Florida. The 25-year-old is an integrated business graduate of the University of Central Florida and currently working as a global real estate advisor. Peyton succeeds Caroline Dixon, last year's winner and Miss USA 2023 Top 20 semifinalist. She will represent Florida at Miss USA 2024 in Los Angeles, California this August. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peyton Lewis | FL Realtor (@peytonllewis) FINAL RESULTS Miss Florida USA 2024 - Peyton Lewis (Lake Nona) 1st runner-up - Breauna Washington (Orlando) 2nd runner-up - Lou Schieffelin (Winter Park) 3rd runner-up - Vanessa Van Dyke (Central Florida) 4th runner-up - Narissa Adside (Homestead) TOP 16 Christiana DiNardo (Boca Raton) Delaney Milian (Carnaval Miami) Matea Mahal Smith (Coral Springs) Preslie Ross (Delray Beach) Johana Vasquez

Miss Timpanogos, Alyssa Chandler, was crowned Miss Utah USA 2024 on Saturday, July 6 at Jeanné Wagner Theatre of the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. She succeeds Mariluz Cook, last year's first runner-up who took over the state title after Noelia Voigt was crowned Miss USA last September in Reno, Nevada. Alyssa beat 19 other contestants to become the 73rd Miss Utah USA and will now prepare to represent the "Beehive State" at Miss USA 2024 in Los Angeles, California this August. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alyssa Chandler (@missutusa) FINAL RESULTS Miss Utah USA 2024 - Alyssa Chandler (Timpanogos) 1st runner-up - Acacia McBride (Salt Lake City) 2nd runner-up - Paris Morris (Holladay) 3rd runner-up - Charlotte Shores (Oak Hills) 4th runner-up - Robyn Oguinye (Wasach Front) TOP 10 Alison Burt (Park City) Mallory Binns (Provo) Ariana Williams (Saratoga Springs) Emily Camacho (Southern Utah) Izabelle Sorensen (West Va

Miss Philadelphia, Noni Diarra, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024 on Saturday, June 29 at the Richland Performing Arts Center in Johnstown. The 23-year-old scientist, dancer and alumna of West Chester University succeeds Jasmine Daniels and will represent Pennsylvania at the Miss USA 2024 pageant in Los Angeles, California this August. "I truly don’t think I have words that are adequate enough to describe how I feel in this moment. For years, Miss USA was always something I watched but never participated in," shared the new Miss Pennsylvania USA. "I’m so grateful for all the confidently beautiful women I met this past weekend. It was TRULY a pleasure to get to know all of you." View this post on Instagram A post shared by noni taAnna✰ (@nonitaanna) FINAL RESULTS Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024 - Noni Diarra (Philadelphia) 1st runner-up - Elizabeth Voight (Fredericksburg) 2nd runner-up - Ruby Rojas (Keystone State) 3rd runner-up - Alyssa Boyer (F

Mackenzie Sydow was crowned Miss New Mexico USA 2024 on Sunday, June 30 at New Mexico State University (NMSU) Center for the Arts in Las Cruces. The 22-year-old model and student will represent her home state of New Mexico at the Miss USA 2024 pageant in Los Angeles, California this August. She succeeds Bianca Wright, last year's winner and Miss USA 2023 Top 20 semifinalist. Mackenzie is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in psychology and community health. She is also a passionate advocate for autism and individuals with special needs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura’s Productions (@lauras_productions_) FINAL RESULTS Miss New Mexico USA 2024 - Mackenzie Sydow 1st runner-up -  Aireal Lopez 2nd runner-up - Ahlee Gomez 3rd runner-up - Giselle Burgos 4th runner-up - Mia Navarro 5th Runner-up - Naomi Cruz The title of Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2024 went to Fernanda Gonzalez. She will also head to California this summer to compete in the