Miss USA 2019 Contestants Crowning Moments

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Hannah McMurphy Miss Alabama USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Hannah McMurphy from Tuscaloosa was handed over the crown of Miss Alabama USA 2019 by her predecessor Hannah Brown Miss Alabama USA 2018 on 17th November 2018 at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa. The 20-year-old diva is a student at the University of Alabama, from where she will graduate in the year 2020. She is not a new face in the pageant world as earlier, she participated in Miss Alabama Collegiate in the year 2016 and Miss Utah Collegiate America in the year 2017, where she won both the coveted titles. Having a look at her previous achievements, she seems to be a beautiful and smart diva and is definitely going to shine bright in Miss USA 2019.

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JoEllen Walters Miss Alaska 2019 for Miss USA 2019

JoEllen Walters is a young beauty who belongs to Anchorage, represented in Miss Alaska USA 2019 and successfully won the coveted title on 5th August 2018 at Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Anchorage, Alaska. She was handed over the crown by the outgoing queen Brooke Johnson Miss Alaska USA 2018. The 24-year-old beauty has obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Alaska Anchorage and is currently working as a teacher, teaching 1st-grade students. By winning the pageant, she wants to become a spokesperson of the issue of the disposal of prescription medicines. Besides this, she wants to empower women and guide them to become confident. With having unique advocacy, she is definitely going to make a mark in the finale.

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Savannah Wix Miss Arizona USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Savannah Wix belonging to Arizona appeared in Miss Arizona USA 2019 pageant where she flawlessly performed and she was crowned at the conclusion of the event by her predecessor Nicole Smith Miss Arizona USA 2018 on 5th January 2019 at Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. The beautiful diva is 21 years of age and has obtained her degree major in Integrated Marketing Communication. Apart from her academics, she is quite interested in working with the music industry. Earlier, she participated in Miss Arizona Teen USA in the year 2014, where she marked herself in the Top 15, so this states that she is not new to pageantry. Well her all-rounder identity states that she is going to give a bright spark in the finale of Miss USA 2019.

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Savannah Skidmore Miss Arkansas USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Savannah Skidmore is a young gorgeous diva, who belong to Arkansas and represented in Miss Arkansas USA 2019 and there she was successfully crowned on 18th November 2018. She was handed over the crown by the outgoing queen Lauren Weaver Miss Arkansas USA 2018. The young 23-year-old beauty is not a fresher in pageantry as she won the same title, that is Miss Arkansas, in the year 2016. Talking about her academics, she is currently pursuing law from the University of Arkansas. As she was a part of Miss Arkansas USA in the year 2016, she might have collected plenty of experience which will there for help her to make a notable mark in the finale of Miss USA 2019.

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Erica Dann Miss California USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Erica Dann is a young pretty diva, who belongs to San Francisco, recently competed in Miss California USA 2019 that took place on 27th January 2019 at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center. She competed in the pageant very gracefully and therefore, won the coveted title. She was crowned by her predecessor Kelly Johnson Miss California USA 2018. Erica Dann being the winner of Miss California USA 2019 has earned all the rights to represent California in coronation night of Miss USA 2019. If she manages to win this title, she would be able to represent the USA in Miss Universe 2019 pageant. The young beauty seems to be an inspiring soul for other women in the town and is definitely going to make a mark in Miss USA 2019 finale.

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Madison Dorenkamp Miss Colorado USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Madison Dorenkamp is an American beauty who belongs to Denver city in Colorado, represented Colorado in Miss Colorado USA 2019, where she was announced the winner of the coveted title and an official representative of the state in Miss USA 2019. She was crowned by her predecessor Miss Colorado USA 2018 Chloe Brown. The young 25-year-old diva holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson and Wales University. She is currently working as a Marketing and Brand Developer and also, she is a part-time Pure Barre instructor. Her work and her pageant world career speak about her personality that she is quite hardworking and dedicated for attaining her goals and such a trait of hers can lead her onto the path of success.

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Acacia Courtney Miss Connecticut USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Acacia Courtney is a young 26-year-old beauty, who belongs to Hamden town in Connecticut, represented in Miss Connecticut USA 2019 that held on 5th January 2019 at The Palace Theatre Stamford, Connecticut. The evening saw the crowning of the new queen by the outgoing queen Jamie Hughes Miss Connecticut US 2018. This beauty is not just a dominant face in pageantry but has also showed her dominance in her favourite sport racing. She has also studied with the Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre and laboured in partnership with diverse charities and companies as a public speaker and ambassador. Acacia’s versatility definitely shouts out that Connecticut’s winning is in safe hands for sure, as she will definitely leave a noteworthy mark in the finale of Miss USA 2019.

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Jolisa Copeman Miss Delaware USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Jolisa Copeman is a gorgeous diva who belongs to Middletown in New Castle County Delaware, represented in Miss Delaware USA 2019 on 18th November 2018. The evening witnessed the crowning of the new queen by the outgoing queen Miss Delaware USA 2018 Sierra Wright. Besides being a beauty queen, this 23-year-old diva is an Environmental Advocate as well, who has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Design with emphasis on Sustainable Design & Landscape Architecture from the University of Delaware. Jolisa has a mindset of giving back to the community, which reflects her humble and kind nature and ensures that she does have a heart of gold.

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Cordelia Cranshaw Miss District of Columbia USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The United States witnessed the crowning of the new young diva Cordelia Cranshaw as Miss District of Columbia USA 2019 on 8th December 2018. After this win, she has earned the right to represent in Miss USA 2019 and if she manages to secure the title, she will straight away represent the nation in grand pageant of Miss Universe 2019. Cordelia wrapped up her schooling from West Potomac High. Then in the year 2014, she completed her graduation from Old Dominion University, from where she passed out in the year 2014.

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Nicolette Jennings Miss Florida USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The American beauty Nicolette Jennings won the crown of Miss Florida USA 2019 on 20th January 2019 and earned her rightful spot to represent in the prestigious Miss USA 2019 competition. She is currently a student at the University of Florida studying Telecommunications specializing in the news. The diva is currently a reporter for ESPN Gainesville and a sports anchor for WUFT's First at Five show. She is an enthusiast for sports, travelling and an active participant in community events. Her passion and enthusiasm make her very personality likeable making her one of the promising contestants of Miss USA 2019.

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Katerina Rozmajzl Miss Georgia USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The coveted title of Miss Georgia USA 2019 was won by Katerina Rozmajzl on 17th November 2018. The 21-year-old beauty was crowned by her predecessor Miss Georgia USA 2018 Marianny Egurrola. Katerina is completing her bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting. She is originally from Prague, Czech Republic. She is also a young entrepreneur who owns cosmetics brand that goes by the name ‘Katerina Cosmetics’ which sells cruelty-free products, that is, no animals are harmed in the process the production of her products. She seems to have a kind and caring personality which will help her in Miss USA 2019.

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Lacie Choy Miss Hawaii USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The young Lacie Choy two sides in Honolulu was crowned by her predecessor, the outgoingness Hawaii USA 2018 Julianne Chu on November 19’ 2018at Hawaii Convention Center. She is a 20-year-old gorgeous woman residing in Oahu. Lacey is a student and currently studying at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She has a charming personality and seems very likeable. She will get to proudly represent her home state Hawaii in the prestigious Miss USA 2019. At such a young age she has definitely made everyone proud. This beauty will be an inspiration for many young girls. The young diva shines bright and we look forward to her participation in Miss USA 2019.

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Shelby Brown Miss Idaho USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Shelby Brown was adjudged the new for the state of Idaho. She will be representing Idaho in the forthcoming Miss USA 2019 which is to be held next year. Shelby succeeded Miss Idaho USA 2018 Téa Draganovic. Shelby has studied Bachelors in Supply Chain Management from Boise State University. She performed well academically due to which she also received a scholarship. By profession, she is a makeup artist and hairstylist and hopes to expand her new line of business of reusable silk and mink lashes go by the name of Marquess Beauty in the future. She is incredibly smart and a diligent woman and inspiration for many young women.

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Alexandra Plotz Miss Illinois USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Alexandra is 23 years of age and has already received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts specializing in Media Communications and a Multicultural Studies Certificate from the University of Missouri. She wishes to advocate for heart health awareness during her reign as this issue seems close to her. She is an active participant in the charitable events especially meant for students who need scholarship aid, cancer fundraisers, mental health and suicide awareness. By being a part of such charitable events and creating awareness dedicated towards the greater good for others she makes her position stronger in the Miss USA 2019 competition.

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Tate Fritchley Miss Indiana USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Miss Indiana USA 2019 held its finale on 25th October 2018. The event saw the crowning of Tate Fritchley by her predecessor Darrian Arch, Ms Indiana USA 2018, and now the representative of Idaho is going to represent in Miss USA 2019 in May this year. A junior, completing her Major in Marketing at Butler University. She has dreams of opening her fashion boutique in the future named Tate & Co. A junior, completing her Major in Marketing at Butler University. She is an expert equestrian and she has gone scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico. Every summer, Tate stands on the top of the Sikeston Bootheel Stadium to watch the barrel races that take place there.

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Baylee Drezek Miss Iowa USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Baylee Drezek was adjudged as Miss Iowa USA 2019 on 8th October 2018 at Newton High School in Iowa and will be representing Iowa state in the Miss USA 2019 competition. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. She has been modelling for the past few years and dreams of opening a daycare facility in the future. Her hobbies include reading, exercising and watching football games. She also likes to travel, do adventure sports and explore new places. Baylee has a twin sister and a brother and she loves to spend time with her family. Baylee seems to have an amiable personality. She is one of the promising contestants for Miss USA 2019.

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Alyssa Klinzing Miss Kansas USA 2019 For Miss USA 2019

The 20-year-old American Beauty won the crown of Miss Kansas USA 2019 held on 25th November 2018 and have earned the spot to proudly represent Kansas in the Miss USA 2019. She is also no stranger to the pageant world as she was a participant in Miss Teen Kansas USA 2013 where she was placed in the Top 16 during the finale. Having already been familiar with pageantry gives Alyssa an edge over others. She is one of the contestants that will be worth looking for.

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Jordan Weiter Miss Kentucky USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Jordan Weiter is a 25-year-old American beauty residing in Louisville, Kentucky. She represented Kentucky in Miss Kentucky USA 2019, where she was announced the winner of the coveted title and an official representative of the state in Miss USA 2019. She was crowned by her predecessor Miss Kentucky USA 2018 Braea Tilford. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She is currently working for a startup and her keen focus lies in entrepreneurship. She shines brightly as a strong contender for Miss USA 2019.

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Victoria Paul Miss Louisiana USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Victoria Paul was crowned theMiss Louisiana USA 2019 on 6th October 2018. The beautiful Victoria is 25 years of age from Alexandria. She is a practical nurse who initially practised speciality nursing in Dermatology for two years. After that, she switched to emergent care and is currently working with Urgent Care and continuing to work part-time in Dermatology. She is a strong competitor, but she has a really soft heart. She draws inspiration from the challenges that she herself faced in her life. Her hobbies include travelling, songwriting and spending time with her pet dog.

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Lexie Elston Miss Maine USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Lexie Elton succeeded Marina Gray as the Miss Maine USA 2019. A model by profession, she is 20 years of age. She is currently working with Elite Model Management, Maimi, Maggie Inc in Boston, Massachusetts as well as Wünder Agency in Beverly Hills, California. Lexie is currently living in Stonington, Maine. Lexie has studied Environmental Sciences from the University of Southern Maine. She is a Communications Specialist at Locations Real Estate Group. Lexie is also working at the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. She is a very environmentally aware person who is concerned about her surroundings and nature. In her free time, Lexie loves to read and is very passionate about travelling all over the world. She seems to be a promising contender for the Miss USA 2019 competition.

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Mariela Pepin Miss Maryland USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The graceful beauty Mariela Pepin successfully won the coveted crown of Miss Mary land USA 2019 on 28th October 2019. The 22-year-old is currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from Towson University. She is passionate about public speaking and volunteering for causes. Mariela further wants to pursue Master’s degree in Non-Profit Communications in the future and also wishes to work and travel the world as a Marketing and Public Relations Director for international charities. Her interest in volunteering sparked from seeing her parents contributing and working with charities This beautiful American beauty is no stranger to the pageant world as she was crowned Miss Teen Maryland USA in the year 2014, making her one of the few six women who has held both titles for the state of Maryland. Her prior experience and her dedication towards those in need will definitely make her a prominent figure in the finale of Miss USA 2019.

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Kelly O Grady Miss Massachusetts USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The 27-year-old beauty who lives in Duxbury represented the states Massachusetts in Miss Massachusetts USA 2019 and won the coveted title on 18th November 2018. She is from the city of Cambridge. She has done exceptionally well in her academic front, as she went to Harvard College from where she graduated in the year 2013 and then continued her higher studies in Harvard School of Business, from where she graduated this year. Her self-confidence, grace and vigour shine through. The new queen was crowned by the outgoing Miss Massachusetts USA 2018 Allissa Latham. She will definitely be one of the contestants to look forward during Ms USA 2019.

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Alyse Madej Miss Michigan USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The 25-year-old American Beauty Alyse Madje adjudged as Miss Michigan USA 2019 on 22nd September 2018. She is currently residing in Garden City. She has studied Information Systems & Marketing at the University of Michigan in Dearborn. Alyse is a model who is currently working with the agency named The I Group Model and Talent Management. She is also an Alfa Romeo Product Specialist at Gail and Rice. The new Miss Michigan USA is multilingual with the ability to speak fluently in English, Polish as well as Spanish. A contestant with strong potential, she seems like swill makes a mark in Miss USA 2019.

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Catherine Stanley Miss Minnesota USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The grand finale of Miss Minnesota USA 2019 was held on 25th November 2018 at the Ames Centre, Minnesota. The conclusion of the event saw the crowning of Catherine Stanley as the new winner. She will be representing Minnesota in Miss USA 2019 to be held next year. If she wins the national competition, she will have earned the right to represent the United States in Miss Universe 2019 next year. Catherine succeeded Miss Minnesota USA 2018 Kalie Wright. She comes across an empathetic person as she wants to empower women who are going to difficulties and challenges as a woman. She possesses the quality of being one of the prominent contestants of Miss USA 2019.

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Madeleine Overby Miss Mississippi USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Miss Mississippi USA 2019 held its grand finale on 28th October 2018. The conclusion of the event saw the crowning of Madeleine Overby as the new state representative of Mississippi in Miss USA 2019. The 20-year-old American beauty is a former NFL cheerleader. She has studied Biomedical at The University of South Alabama. Now she is studying to be a nurse at The University of Southern Mississippi located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She is full of gratitude and empathy and believes in sharing positivity and kindness. The new title holder is excited to represent her state in Miss USA 2019. She is a truly beautiful and hardworking woman.

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Miriah Ludtke Miss Missouri USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The gorgeous 24-year-old won the coveted title of Miss Missouri USA 2019 which was held on 17th September 2019. Miriah is currently working as a Recruitment Consultant at The CAS Group in St. Louis, Missouri She is also a member of the Young Friends’ Executive Board for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri. She is a Journalism graduate from Lindenwood University with a double emphasis in Broadcast and Print Communications. Miriah was recently featured on the cover of St. Louis Business Journal as the “Women on the Move” for being an up-and-coming businesswoman in the St. Louis area. Her hobbies include travelling abroad, spending time with her sisters or watching a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. Beauty with a brain, we look forward to her contribution to miss USA 2019.

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Grace Zitzer Miss Montana USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Grace, the beautiful 27-year-old comes from the city of Dillon. She is a graduate of Beaverhead County High School where she was an 11-time varsity letter winner. Grace is a Bachelors in Social Work from Concordia University- Portland in the year 2013. She has an athletic body. She has played collegiate volleyball. Grace then went on to complete her Masters in Social Work from the University of North Dakota in 2017. She has high hopes and she wishes to work towards the greater good of humanity. She already has been volunteering with organisations like Camp Make-A-Dream, Big Brothers Big Sisters etc. She definitely stands out as one of the promising contestants.

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Lex Najarian Miss Nebraska USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Lex Najarian is a 23-years-old American beauty who resides in Lincoln, capital of Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska where she got her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. A certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist by profession and a former athlete, she also helps people by encouraging them to live an active and healthy lifestyle for which she provides online training through her website Nutrifit. The beauty was crowned by Miss USA 2018 Sarah Rose Summers, who was also the former crowned Ms Nebraska USA 2019. She seems to carry a lot of expectations on her shoulders but being the strong and beautiful woman that she is, she will definitely be able to perform well in Miss USA 2019.

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Tianna Tuamoheloa Miss Nevada USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The 23-year-old Tianna was born in Fort Riley, Kansas. The American beauty got crowned on 7th January 2019. She belongs to a huge Samoan family with three athlete brothers, amongst which she is the only girl. She swears by the rule that training and athletics play a vital role in her life. She has an athletic and fit body and comes off as a charming and humble person. Tianna was crowned by Miss Nevada USA 2018 Carolina Urrea. Carolina represented Nevada in Miss USA 2018 and had been dignified as the 2nd runner-up in the Miss USA 2018. There is definitely pressure on her but she has a great opportunity to mark her presence at the glorious Miss USA 2019

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Alexis Chinn Miss New Hampshire USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The Miss New Hampshire USA 2019 competition was held on 28th October 2018 and the 21-year-old Alexis Chinn successfully managed to win the crown of Miss New Hampshire USA 2019. She is a student and is currently studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Southern New Hampshire University. She has an adventurous soul and likes to meet new people. Alexis enjoys travelling and is visiting to new states to particularly check them out of her bucket list. Her hobbies include snowboarding, painting, and any DIY ‘do it yourself’ project. Alexis was crowned the new state winner by her predecessor Miss New Hampshire USA 2018 Michelle McEwan. She is a strong contestant and will definitely do wonders during the finale of Miss USA 2019.

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Manya Saaraswat Miss New Jersey USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The gorgeous Manya Saaraswat is 21 years of age from the beautiful city of New Jersey successfully got crowned as the Miss New Jersey USA 2019 on 18th November 2018 at Hilton Parsippany Hotel, New Jersey. She resides in the city of Morganville, New Jersey. The 21-year-old American beauty has studied at Bucknell University. The stunning diva performed exceptionally well at the regional finale and defeated the other contestants to win the opportunity to represent her state in the national competition. She will definitely be one of the strong contestants to look forward to. Her beauty, grace and candour is delightful and we are excited to see her participation in Miss USA 2019.

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Alejandra Gonzalez Miss New Mexico USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The 26-year-old American diva Alejandra Gonzalez who is originally from South Texas and currently resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico for past one year. Miss Las Cruces Alejandra also was known as “Allie" Gonzalez was crowned Miss New Mexico USA on 28th January 2019at the Onate Performing Arts Centre and will be representing New Mexico in the national Miss USA competition. ‘’Allie’’ has a family business and she is an accountant by profession. Gonzalez is a graduate of the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley and has a master's degree in Accounting. She is currently studying to obtain her certified public accountant license from the state. She was crowned by her predecessor, the outgoing Kristen Leyva Miss New Mexico USA 2018. She is a hard-working woman and will get to prove her mettle in the prestigious Miss USA 2019.

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Florinda Kajtazi Miss New York USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Florinda Kajtazi is 27 years of age and the new crowned beauty of Ms New York USA 2019. Her hometown is in Yonkers. The competition was held at the Performing Arts Centre in Purchase, New York on 21st January 2019. The competition was held in the presence of Miss USA 2018 Sarah Rose Summers. She performed well during the finale. Florinda has studied from Hostos Community College. She is empathetic and understands the significance of education. She also has keen interest in beauty, health and personal care. She is a bright, confident and talented young woman who wants to fulfil her American dream. She has a vibrant personality and appears to very pleasant. Her participation in the coveted Miss USA 2019 will be worth watching.

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Cheslie Kryst Miss North Carolina USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

On 20th October 2018 Cheslie Kryst got crowned by as the new Miss New Carolina USA 2019. She received her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the Honours College at the University of South Carolina and was also a Division I athlete. The beautiful 27-year-old also is a graduate of the Wake Forest University School of Law and Graduate School of Business from where she earned her Juris Doctor degree as well as a Master of Business Administration degree. A beauty with brains indeed. Cheslie is both beautiful and smart. During her free time, she likes to play the piano, go hiking, running and walk in fashion shows. She was also recently accepted into Leadership Charlotte, Class 40, and is an active Dress for Success Charlotte volunteer. Cheslie is a very strong and dedicated contestant who has a chance to make it big.

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Samantha Redding Miss North Dakota USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Samantha is 22 years of age from Burlington. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the Minot State University. Her ultimate dream is to help children of all abilities attain they are personal, as well as their educational goals Since Samantha’s sibling, was born with a disability, she empathised with others facing same challenges and started helping others since a very young age The American beauty volunteers with many organisations, like North Dakota Buddy Walk, Circle of Friends, Souris Valley Humane Society, Second Story, Dream Catchers Baseball, Special Olympics of North Dakota, and Minot Area Homeless Coalition. Her spirit of volunteering and to be able to become the voice of others will garner her huge success and praise.

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Alice Magoto Miss Ohio USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

During the finale of Miss Ohio USA 2019, Alice Magoto defeated 41 contestants to win the state title to her name. The 21-year-old beauty is a Selton High School graduate and goes to UC. She is not new to the pageant world as she was previously chosen as Ms Ohio 2016 and competed in Miss America 2017 competition as well. Alice succeeds and was crowned by Miss Ohio USA 2018 Deneen Paige Penn from Cortland. She is a strong contender as she had already taken part in prestigious beauty pageants and knows how to make her presence felt. Her self-confidence and aim-able personality will definitely take her places.

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Triana Browne Miss Oklahoma USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Triana Browne is 26 years old beauty who won the title of Miss Oklahoma USA 2019 on 21st October 2018 at the Grand Casino Hotel Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Previously she had participated in Miss Oklahoma 2017 and won the title. Therefore, one can say that she is no stranger to the pageant world. Triana graduated from Oklahoma State University and has a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. In the course, her focus was in Psychology and minor in Sociology. She has been involved with The Oklahoma State University Women's Track and Field team, Student Health Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes as well as Student Athletic Advisory Committee.Triana has won many awards in her academic front like the Academic Achievement Award, Dean's Honour Roll and Track and Field Scholarship. She is a true humanitarian who has profound respect in her heart for her people and believes in giving back to society.

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Natalie Tonneson Miss Oregon USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The 27-year-old Natalie resides in Portland, the largest city in Oregon. She was adjudged as the new Miss Oregon USA 2019 on 14th January 2019. She is an employee of Nike and also a fitness model at ‘Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited’. She is an active volunteer for an organization named Forward Stride which provides emotional, physical, and cognitive solutions and treatments to patients who need special care through therapy. Natalie is no stranger to the pageant world as she has been in it for the past 10 years. She started her career in the beauty world in the year 2009, when she participated in Miss Oregon Teen USA 2009 and emerged as the 4th runner-up. She makes a strong contender for Miss USA 2019. Her participation will bring a lot of competition to Miss USA 2019. We are excited to see what this beauty brings to the table.

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Kailyn Marie Perez Miss Pennsylvania USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

During the coronation ceremony of Miss Pennsylvania USA 2019 held on 2nd December 2018 at the Hyatt Regency, Pittsburgh, Kailyn Marie Perez was crowned as the winner. Kailyn is 27 years of age from the city of Camp Hill. She was one of the few self-sponsored candidates for the crown, with some help from Camp Hill Dentist Family Dentistry. She is a TV host as well as a model by profession and used to be an excellent ballerina in the past. Kailyn is a law school graduate. She is a beauty with brains. Her academic capabilities as well which helped her become a strong candidate in the pageant, ultimately leading to her win.

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Nicole Pallozzi Miss Rhode Island USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Nicole Pallozziis an American beauty, who represented Rhode Island in Rhode IslandUSA 2019, and was announced the winner on 8th September 2018 at The Vets in Providence of the coveted title. She is 22 years of age and was active in sports when she was doing her graduation from La Salle Academy. She was a part of the Varsity Competition Cheerleading and Varsity Track and Field Teams. Nicole obtained her bachelors of Science in Business Administration degree with a focus in Marketing from the University of Rhode Island this year. This beauty with brains volunteers with Best Buddies in High School. During her free time, Nicole likes to do arts and crafts and play games with children. Her biggest inspiration is one of her uncles who was born with cerebral palsy and never let his disability define him or his personality as an individual.

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MaKenzie Divina Miss South Carolina USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The coronation ceremony of Miss North Carolina USA 2019 held on 1st December 2018 and the 21-year-old MaKenzie Divina got crowned as the new winner. MaKenzie is 21 years of age from Anderson and is currently a junior nursing major at Clemson University. She is a member of the sorority named Zeta Tau Alpha and a tour guide to help the younger generation discover Clemson. MaKenzie’s dad is an orthopaedic surgeon and mother is an excellent yoga instructor MaKenzie dreams of becoming a trauma nurse one day as her ultimate dream is to help people in need. She loves animals and is particularly in love with Alfie, a miniature Dachshund and Duke, her other dog.

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Abigail Merschman Miss South Dakota USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Abigail Merschman is the new representative of South Dakota in Miss USA 2019 which is to be held next year. She was crowned the winner on 24th September 2018 and now has the chance to become Miss Universe USA 2019. She is not new to the stage as Abigail has had dreams to make it big in the music and acting industry since she was a child and when she became the 1st runner-up singer & actress of the year at the International Models & Talent Association

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Savana Hodge Miss Tennessee USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The coronation of Miss Tennessee USA 2019 saw the crowning of the beautiful Savana Hodge. She renders all the credit to the Maryville High School for the experience that he has gained over there for the years. She has also pursued International Business, Marketing and Spanish from Belmont University which is located in the middle of Nashville. But before commencing at Belmont University, she worked in the U.S House of Representatives under Congressman Jimmy Duncan and also had partnered with the Make a Wish Foundation as an ambassador. Her journey of work actually began from a very young age. So, despite being so young, she managed her work along with her studies correspondingly. She is going to one of the strongest contestants of Miss USA 2019.

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Alayah Benavidez Miss Texas USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The grand finale of Miss Texas USA 2019, held on 4th September 2018, saw the crowning of Alayah Benavidez as the new winner. She will be representing Texas in Miss USA 2019. Alayah is 23 years of age and is currently a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio as well as an Orthodontic Assistant to help finance her education. Her ultimate dream is to earn a PhD, become a professor in an Ivy League college, and become a successful author. With a heart of gold that Alayah has, she has been very active in her community as she serves as Team Captain for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Walk of Hope, and MDA camp counsellor, and has worked with worked with God’s Love We Deliver, Habitat for Humanity, the USO, and the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas. Alayah is fully qualified for the position and it will not be surprising if she manages to win the national title during its finale.

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Amanda Giroux Miss Utah USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Amanda Giroux was crowned Miss USA Utah 2019 by Narine Ishhanov at the Kingsbury Hall; Salt Lake Amanda will represent Utah at the Miss USA 2019 beauty contest where Sarah Rose will crown her successor City on Saturday night of 26th January 2019. 22 beauties competed for the title, ‘Miss USA Utah 2019’.Amanda is 22 years of age lives in Columbus, Ohio. She has received an Honours Graduate from OhioUniversity. She seems humble and grateful for having the opportunity to represent her state of Ohio in Miss USA 2019. The American beauty has an aimable personality making her one of the favourites contenders in Miss USA 2019.

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Bethany Garrow Miss Vermont USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Bethany Garrow is a 22-year-old American beauty who won the crown of Miss Vermont USA 2019 on 4th November 2018 Vermont USA 2019 at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Centre in Stowe, VT. Bethany Garrow is a 20-year-old diva to the parents G.J. and Jennifer Garrow and belongs to the Rutland Town. She is pursuing her higher studies from St. Michael's College. She aims to spend her year reign advocating the motto regarding the importance of mental health in teenagers and adolescents on how dance can be a beneficial tool in order to eradicate mental illness.The Miss Vermont USA 2019 title has boosted her confidence much that she endeavours to achieve more and will hold her advocacy up to mark as per her title.

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Courtney Lynne Smits Miss Virginia USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Courtney Lynne Smits is a young beauty who won the crown of Miss Virginia USA 2019 on 25th November 2019. Courtney Lynne Smits is 22 years of age and is currently working with the U.S. Army. Before that, she was working with Greenwood Productions, Inc. Courtney is a huge fan of Harry Potter. She defeated 15 other contestants to emerge as the new winner and state representative in Miss USA 2019. Courtney is no stranger to the pageant world as she was a participant in Miss Teen USA 2012 where she represented Georgia. She was placed in the Top 16 during the finale but unfortunately was not able to go further into the competition. Courtney was crowned by Miss Virginia USA 2018 Ashley Vollrath. Ashley represented Virginia in Miss USA 2018 this year but was not able to secure a position in the finale.

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Evelyn Clark Miss Washington USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

The finale of Miss Washington USA 2019 held just a few days ago, Evelyn Clark was crowned the new queen by her predecessor Miss Washington USA 2018 Abigail. She, thus, becomes the official representative of Washington in Miss USA 2019. Based in Seattle, Evelyn is a commercial fisherwoman. The gorgeous lady suffered from self-doubt and sleepless nights as she held on to her dream of becoming a beauty queen for 10 long years. Her journey to get to the point that she is it was a long one but she made it and has the assurance that no matter how hard the journey is, the destination is definitely worth all the sacrifices and pain that she has suffered through the years.

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Haley Holloway Miss West Virginia USA for Miss USA 2019

Haley is of 23-years of age and not new to the pageantry, as earlier she was awarded the title of Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2013 and went on to place as the 2nd Runner-Up in Miss Teen USA 2013. Keeping her pageantry achievements aside, she has also excelled much in her academic career. She is currently an online student in pursuit of a degree in marketing while working in interior design, postgraduate consulting, real estate investments, and retail management. Within the next 5 years, she hopes to attain a firm career in sports broadcast journalism, and soon afterwards, be the owner of multiple retail establishments. Haley was crowned by her predecessor Ashley Vollrath. AshleyVollrath represented Virginia in Miss USA 2018 but unfortunately couldn’t secure her position in the Top 15. So, with a lot of hopes and excitement, she is handling over this crown to Haley and expects her to perform well in Miss USA 2019.

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Danika Tramburg Miss Wisconsin USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Miss Wisconsin USA 2019 was held on 9th September 2018 at the Fond du Lac High School Performing Arts Centre. 26 contestants joined hands in this event amongst which Danika Tramburg was crowned as the Miss Wisconsin USA 2019. She was born and brought up in southeastern Wisconsin. After being graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Entertainment Business in just three and a half years, she is currently working as a Marketing Specialist for a multitude of entities in the music, car, sports and entertainment fields. Thereafter, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2019, with an aim of becoming a sideline reporter. She aims to work with government officials to change legislation and advocate across the state of Wisconsin in hopes to put an end to this monstrous crime humanity.

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Addison Treesh Miss Wyoming USA 2019 for Miss USA 2019

Addison is a young 19-year-old diva, who is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Management as well as a minor through the Honour’s College. She received her Associate’s Degree in Science/General Studies through Gillette College before graduating from Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming in May of 2018 and is a Gillette native who has a passion for rendering scholarships to all of the students looking ahead to pursue higher education from a reputed university. Her objective is to help people in pursuing what truly makes them happy without the burden of loans and debt. Addison was crowned by her predecessor Callie Bishop who previously won Miss Wyoming Teen USA 2008. So, with a hope of victory and excitement, she is handling over this crown to Addison and expects her to perform well in Miss USA 2019 and make the state happier and prouder.