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Macel Patricia Leilani Wilson (born May 5, 1943) is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 1962. Previously crowned Miss Hawaii USA 1962, Wilson was the first entrant from Hawaii, first Asian American, and first woman of color to win Miss USA. Later in life, Wilson relocated to Denmark and became a film editor for the ...
Miss USA 1962 was the 11th Miss USA pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida on July 12, 1962. At the end of the event Sharon Brown of Louisiana crowned Macel Leilani Wilson of Hawaii as Miss USA 1962. [1] It is the first victory of Hawaii in the pageant's history.
Hawaii is the most recent state to participate in Miss USA, first competing in 1962. Prior to being admitted to full statehood in 1959, it sent delegates to Miss Universe. Despite the late start, it has been one of the most successful: Hawaii's first Miss Hawaii USA, Macel Wilson, won the Miss USA title.
Only nine American women have won the Miss Universe pageant in its 73-year history. R'Bonney Gabriel from Texas most recently won it in 2022.
Miss USA 1962 Macel Wilson, Hawaii. Miss USA 1961 Sharon Brown, Louisiana. Miss Universe & Miss USA 1960 Linda Bement, Utah. Miss USA 1959 Terry Lynn Huntingdon ...
Alma Cooper, Miss Michigan USA, is crowned Miss USA 2024 onstage during the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant at Peacock Theater on Aug. 4, 2024. in Los Angeles.
The 73nd Miss USA Pageant airs live Sunday, August 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. Next, Meet the New Miss USA 2023 and the 50 Beauties Who Make Up Her Court. Show comments. Advertisement.
Miss USA 1963 was the 12th Miss USA pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida on July 17, 1963. This was the first Miss USA to be broadcast on television, first aired on CBS. At the end of the event, Macel Wilson of Hawaii crowned Marite Ozers of Illinois as Miss USA 1963. [1]