Kleo Torres, an African-American beauty queen of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, represented Washington, D.C. in the 73rd Miss USA pageant. She is a graduate of Alabama State University and American University, founder of Youth of Incarcerated Parents United, and held positions at AT&T and Kforce. She turned 27 in June 2025.
10 things about Miss Maryland USA 2024 Bailey Anne Kennedy
Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Cambodian-American and former pharmacy student, made history as the first transwoman and oldest winner of Miss Maryland USA in 2024. Fluent in Khmer and English, she married U.S. Marine Casey Guthrie in 2019. Kennedy advocates for LGBTQ rights through her platform, Beauty Without an Expiration Date.
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13 things about Miss New Mexico USA 2024 Mackenzie Sydow
Mackenzie Lee Sydow, a psychologist and beauty queen from Santa Fe, New Mexico, competed in the 73rd Miss USA pageant. She won Miss New Mexico USA 2024 after previously being a semifinalist. Tragically, she faced familial losses and hardships, including her mother's overdose and her father's death. She graduated in December 2024 with a psychology degree and plans to pursue a master's in social work.
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13 things about Miss New York USA 2025 Marizza Delgado
Marizza Delgado, a Filipino-American data scientist and model, represented New York in the 73rd Miss USA pageant, winning the title of Miss New York USA 2024. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and Georgia Institute of Technology, she has also held internships at various tech companies and modeling agencies.
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13 things about Miss Arizona USA 2021 Cassidy Jacks
Cassidy Jo Jacks, a beauty queen from Arizona, competed in the 70th Miss USA edition representing her state. She has an extensive pageantry background, including titles like Miss Alabama second runner-up and Miss Arizona USA 2021. Jacks holds a degree in public relations and has worked in various PR roles.
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13 things about Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024 Noni Diarra
Noni Diarra, an American biopsy technician and dancer from Pennsylvania, has a notable pageantry career. She represented her state in the Miss USA 2024 pageant after winning Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024. A West Chester University graduate, she advocates for diversity and promotes youth mentorship through the arts. In 2025, she began her PhD at Meharry Medical College.
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13 things about Miss Universe USA 2023 Noelia Voigt
Noelia Voigt is an American esthetician, certified lash technician, and beauty queen born in Sarasota, Florida. She made history as the first Miss Utah USA of Venezuelan descent and resigned as Miss USA 2023. Notable for her pageant success, she has held various titles and advocated against bullying through her published work.
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13 things about Miss District of Columbia USA 2018 Bryce Armstrong
Bryce Ariel Armstrong is a Washington, D.C.-based entrepreneur and beauty queen. Standing 5'9", she has participated in several pageants, including Miss District of Columbia USA 2018. An avid baker, she owns Cakes By Ariel and has traveled extensively since becoming Miss USA 2018 candidate. She turns 28 in July 2024.
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13 things about Miss Louisiana USA 2021 Tanya Crowe
Tanya Lea Crowe Wade, representing Louisiana, competed in the 70th Miss USA, won by Elle Smith. An entrepreneur and former NFL cheerleader, she has held multiple titles in the Miss Louisiana USA pageant, culminating in her win in 2021. Tanya is married to Cody Wade and turned 31 in 2025.
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13 things about Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano
Morgan Renee Romano, born in Johnstown, New York, is an accomplished engineer and beauty queen. She won the title of Miss North Carolina USA 2022, later becoming Miss USA 2022. Romano has participated in various pageants since 2014, finishing as runner-up in multiple competitions and earning a degree in chemical engineering.
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