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Miss USA 2023, the 72nd Miss USA pageant culminated in a glittering final show held on Friday, September 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The coveted national title went to 23-year-old Miss Utah USA, Noelia Voigt, who will now represent the USA at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. Here are the things to know about the new Miss USA: 1. Noelia was born in Florida to a Venezuelan mother and an american father. She is the first titleholder of Venezuelan-American descent to be crowned Miss USA. 2. She is also the third representative from the state of Utah to hold the Miss USA title after Charlotte Sheffield (1957) and Linda Bement (1960). 3. Prior to winning Miss Utah USA, and eventually Miss USA, she joined Miss Alabama USA and finished first runner-up twice. She also held the titles Miss Teen Florida United States 2018, Miss Collegiate Alabama 2020, and Miss Connecticut Collegiate America 2021. 4. A published children's book author, she has devoted her writi

Noelia Voigt of Utah was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Friday, September 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The 23-year-old Venezuelan-American interior designer and author of "Maddie the BRAVE" succeeds Morgan Romano and will now prepare to represent the USA at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was named first runner-up while Alexis Loomans of Wisconsin, Jasmine Daniels of Pennsylvania, and Lluvia Alzate of Texas were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Apart from the opportunity to compete in Miss Universe, the new Miss USA will receive a lease at a highrise apartment in LA, a luxury vehicle courtesy of Porsche Downtown LA Motors, and a cash prize. In her answer to the final question "As the brand ambassador for Miss USA, what will be your contribution to the organization?" Noelia replied: "I believe the ability to connect with people is an important asset that a Miss USA shoul

The Miss USA 2023 final competition and coronation show is happening tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. This year's national pageant, to be hosted by Emmy award-winning TV personalities Keltie Knight and Adrienne Bailon-Houton, is airing live on The CW network. Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano of North Carolina and internet personality Jordan Kimball serve as co-hosts and backstage commentators. A distinguished panel of judges who will have the most difficult task of choosing the winner consists of fashion designer Nicole Miller, actress Vivica A. Fox, model Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian, social media influencer Patrick Starrr, and Countess Luann de Lesseps. The next Miss USA will head to El Salvador to participate in Miss Universe 2023 this November. Who will be crowned Miss USA 2023? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss USA (@missusa) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 20 Illinois - Samantha Elliot District of Columbia - Cassie Baloue Tex

In just a few hours, the much-awaited Miss USA 2023 pageant will culminate at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one equally beautiful and empowered women across the United States of America will battle it out to win the highly coveted national title. Only one of them will become Morgan Romano's successor as Miss USA and represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Based entirely on their performances during the preliminary competition, meet our final Top 20 favorites: (in alphabetical order) California - Tianna Clark Florida - Caroline Dixon Hawaii - Savannah Gankiewicz Idaho - Hannah Menzner Illinois - Samantha Elliot Iowa - Grace Keller Kentucky - Madalyne Kinnett Maryland - Savena Mushinge Massachusetts - Annika Sharma Michigan - Alexis Fagan-Williams Missouri - Autumn Black Nevada - Josie Stephens New York - Rachelle di Stasio North Carolina - Jordyn McKey South Carolina - Kirby Self Texas - Lluvia Alzate Utah - Noelia Voigt

The 51 contestants vying for Miss USA 2023 showcased their glittering state costumes during the Costume Show held on Wednesday, September 27 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss Hawaii USA 2023 Savannah Gankiewicz bagged the award for the best state costume for her spectacular costume inspired by the banyan tree of Maui. The beautiful creation was made by Patrick Isorena, the same talented designer behind R'Bonney Gabriel's winning costume at last year's Miss USA pageant. In a post on social media, Savannah shared: "It is with immense pleasure and gratitude that I am proud to take home the best costume for Miss USA. This means so much more than a win to me and my home state, as this symbolizes a beacon of hope, overcoming catastrophe and true resilience." "The banyan tree of Maui survived the worst fires in American history in over 100 years. This costume pays tribute to the roots of Hawaii and the everlasting cycle of life showing the

Miss USA 2023 kicked off this weekend with the arrival and check-in of the 51 contestants at this year's official venue, the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The week-long event will conclude this Friday, September 29 with the coronation of the 72nd Miss USA who will go on to represent the United States of America at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador on November 18. As the prestigious national competition begins, it is not easy to predict which of the contestants will take home the crown as it could be anyone's game. A distinguished panel of judges will have the most difficult task of choosing the next Miss USA based on their interviews, and performances during the preliminary swimsuits and evening gown competitions. One contestant will earn a sport in the semifinals through a People's Choice fan vote. Voting is open until September 28 on the Miss USA official website. Who will be crowned Miss USA 2023? Meet our Top 16 early favorites: TOP 16 (in alphabetical

Emmy award-winning TV personalities Keltie Knight and Adrienne Bailon-Houton have been announced as hosts of the upcoming Miss USA 2023 pageant. The 51 contestants vying for the coveted title are now on their way to the national competition in Reno, Nevada. Only one of them will be crowned as USA's representative to Miss Universe 2023 which is set for November 18 in El Salvador. An esteemed panel of judges who will select Morgan Romano's successor includes beauty entrepreneur and founder of One/Size Beauty Patrick Starrr, fashion designer and businesswoman Nicole Miller, actress, director, producer and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox, and model, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian. Tickets for the show can be purchased on the pageant's official website  but if you can't make it to Nevada, the 72nd Miss USA will broadcast live from the Grand Sierra Resort on September 29 at 8 p.m. EST on The CW. You may now also cast your vote on the website for People

For the first time since 2019, the annual Miss USA pageant will air live on national television. The CW Television Network will broadcast Miss USA 2023 on September 29 at 8 p.m. EST from the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Miss Teen USA 2023 will also be held at the same venue, on September 28 at 7 p.m. EST, and will stream live on the network's official app and website. Further details on the upcoming national competitions including the hosts and members of the selection committee have yet to be announced. Reigning Miss USA Morgan Romano and Miss Teen USA Faron Medhi will crown their respective successors at the end of the much-awaited events. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss USA (@missusa) Photos: Miss USA / Instagram RELATED POSTS: Miss USA 2023: Meet the contestants Miss USA 2023 schedule of events — costume show, preliminary and final competition

In just a few weeks, Miss USA 2023, the 72nd edition of the Miss USA pageant will happen at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The much-awaited event will be the third edition to be hosted in the "Biggest Little City in the World" after 2019 and 2022, and the first since fashion designer Laylah Rose took over the directorship from former Miss USA Crystle Stewart. Contestants from 50 states and the District of Columbia, crowned from different state competitions held between September 2022 and August 2023, will be vying for the coveted title currently held by Morgan Romano of North Carolina. The next Miss USA will represent the United States of America at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador this November and try to pull off a back-to-back win. Mark your calendars, here is the schedule of important events for Miss USA 2023: Costume Show  — Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Preliminary Competition  — Thursday, September 28, 2023 Final Competition  — Frida

Miss USA 2023, the highly anticipated 72nd Miss USA pageant will take place on September 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The upcoming national competition will be the first edition since the Thailand-based JKN Global Group headed by Anne Jakrajutatip became the owner of the Miss Universe Organization. It will also mark the first year since Layla Rose took over as the national director, president, and CEO for both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morgan Romano (@officialmorganromano) A total of 51 contestants from across the United States of America will be vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. This year's winner will succeed the reigning Miss USA, Morgan Romano , who took over the title when R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned as Miss Universe 2022 last January. Don't forget to vote for your favorites to win the People

Rachelle di Stasio was crowned Miss New York USA 2023 on Sunday, August 6 at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College in Harrison, New York. The 26-year-old former American Ballet Theatre ballerina, model, and mental health and domestic violence advocate will now represent New York at upcoming Miss USA 2023. Zoe McGrady was named first runner-up while Carter Brown, Marizza Delgado, Christiana DiNardo, and Emely Matute were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. "Humbled and honored to be your Miss New York USA 2023. Thank you so much to everyone for all the incredible messages, support, and love. My heart is full," shared the new Miss New York USA after winning her state title. Last night's state competitions also culminated with another winner, Miss New York Teen USA 2023 Stephanie Skinner who will now proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this September. Last year's winners Heather Nunez and Mahdiya Chowdhury crowned their respect

Fashion designer Laylah Rose has been announced as the new license holder and will serve as the president and CEO for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants. The founder of Laylah Rose Couture and also the CEO of VIP Pageantry replaces Miss Brand and former Miss USA national director Crystle Stewart. Reno, Nevada will again host this year's Miss USA and Miss Teen USA with Emmy Award-winning executive producer Kerri Zane of Kerri Zane Enterprises and Bud Brutsman of Brentwood Communications International, Inc. handling the productions. The much-awaited Miss USA 2023 and Miss Teen USA 2023 competitions will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort the week of September 25, 2023. Further details have yet to be announced. Reigning queens Morgan Romano of North Carolina and Faron Medhi of Nebraska will be present to crown their respective successors. "My goal as the head of this organization is to inspire women to always create new dreams, have the courage to explore it all, and cont