NEW MISS USA CROWNED
Texan entrepreneur becomes the new Miss USA
Texan entrepreneur becomes the new Miss USA
Miss USA 2008, Crystle Stewart
(Credit: AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
(Credit: AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Stewart obtained a Consumer Science and Merchandising degree from the University of
Houston.
The star-studded judge panel for the event were actors Rob Schneider, Kristian Alphonso
and Kelly Carlson; former N'Sync-erJoey Fatone; Heather Mills, Olympic Gold Medal winning
swimmer Amanda Beard; fashion stylist Christian Siriano; NFL star Shawne "Lights Out"
Merriman; hairstylist Ken Paves; Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl and journalist
George Wayne.
Stewart's prize package includes:
the official Miss USA Mikimoto pearl tiara
2 Year Scholarship from The New York Film Academy
custom evening wear wardrobe by Scala, designed by Sherri Hill
national multi-media advertising campaign
a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear
a 4 day / 3 night all-inclusive vacation at any of the 28 Westgate Resorts located in the U.S.
make-up from Kett Cosmetics
shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear
year supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems
swimsuit wardrobe from Syrup Swimwear
a New York City apartment for the year of her reign, including living expenses
personal appearance wardrobe and stylist consultation throughout her reign
the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2008 Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam.
(from Miss USA press release)
The show aired live last night on NBC from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las
Vegas.
Source: Official Miss USA website
Houston.
The star-studded judge panel for the event were actors Rob Schneider, Kristian Alphonso
and Kelly Carlson; former N'Sync-erJoey Fatone; Heather Mills, Olympic Gold Medal winning
swimmer Amanda Beard; fashion stylist Christian Siriano; NFL star Shawne "Lights Out"
Merriman; hairstylist Ken Paves; Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl and journalist
George Wayne.
Stewart's prize package includes:
the official Miss USA Mikimoto pearl tiara
2 Year Scholarship from The New York Film Academy
custom evening wear wardrobe by Scala, designed by Sherri Hill
national multi-media advertising campaign
a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear
a 4 day / 3 night all-inclusive vacation at any of the 28 Westgate Resorts located in the U.S.
make-up from Kett Cosmetics
shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear
year supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems
swimsuit wardrobe from Syrup Swimwear
a New York City apartment for the year of her reign, including living expenses
personal appearance wardrobe and stylist consultation throughout her reign
the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2008 Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam.
(from Miss USA press release)
The show aired live last night on NBC from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las
Vegas.
Source: Official Miss USA website
AFRICAN AMERICANS TO BECOME MISS USA
CAROLE GIST, MI 1990
KENYA MOORE, MI 1993
CHELSI SMITH, TX, 1995 (later became Miss
Universe)
SHAUNTAY HINTON, DC, 2002
RACHEL SMITH, TN, 2007
CRYSTLE STEWART, TX, 2008
CAROLE GIST, MI 1990
KENYA MOORE, MI 1993
CHELSI SMITH, TX, 1995 (later became Miss
Universe)
SHAUNTAY HINTON, DC, 2002
RACHEL SMITH, TN, 2007
CRYSTLE STEWART, TX, 2008
(April 12) Millions at home watched as Texas native Crystle Stewart triumphed over 50 other
girls to become the 2008 Miss USA. Stewart is only the sixth African American in the
pageant's 57 year history to win the crown.
The 26-year old entrepreneur who owns and runs Inside/Out, a party planning and
motivational speaking company stated that she wants to dedicate her life to international
philanthropy.
girls to become the 2008 Miss USA. Stewart is only the sixth African American in the
pageant's 57 year history to win the crown.
The 26-year old entrepreneur who owns and runs Inside/Out, a party planning and
motivational speaking company stated that she wants to dedicate her life to international
philanthropy.
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