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2010 Miss USA
Rima Fakih
2010 Miss USA
May. 16, 2010
Click here for pictures of the event! Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton was on hand to crown her successor on May 16, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Rima Fakih knew she had won the 2010 Miss USA title when she saw the look on Donald Trump's face: It was the same one she'd seen him flash at the winners of "The Apprentice."
The 24-year-old Lebanese immigrant — Miss Michigan USA to the judges — beat out 50 other women to take the title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown.
She told reporters later that she believed she had won after glancing at pageant owner Trump as she awaited the results with the first runner-up, Miss Oklahoma USA Morgan Elizabeth Woolard.
"That's the same look that he gives them when he says, 'You're hired,'" on Trump's reality show, she said.
Miss Virginia USA Samantha Evelyn Casey was the second runner-up, Miss Colorado USA Jessica Hartman was third runner-up, and Miss Maine USA Katherine Ashley Whittier was the fourth runner-up.
Most of the field of contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia were eliminated just after the pageant began and the entire group danced onstage to "TiK ToK" by Ke$ha.
The top fifteen who competed in swimsuit were: Adrielle Churchill, Miss Arkansas USA; Bethany Gerber, Miss Kansas USA; Rima Fakih, Miss Michigan USA; Claire Schreiner, Miss Wyoming USA; Gina Cerilli, Miss Pennsylvania USA; Nicole Michele Johnson, Miss California USA; Jessica Hartman, Miss Colorado USA; Tucker Perry, Miss Tennessee USA; Morgan Elizabeth Woolard, Miss Oklahoma USA; Ashley Strohmier, Miss Missouri USA; Audrey Moore, Miss Alabama USA; Belinda Wright, Miss Nebraska USA; Samantha Casey, Miss Virginia USA; Breanne Ponder, Miss Mississippi USA; and Katie Whittier, Miss Maine USA.
Competing in evening gown were the top ten: The women remaining in the competition were: Miss Michigan USA Rima Fakih, Miss California USA Nicole Michele Johnson, Miss Colorado USA Jessica Hartman, Miss Tennessee USA Tucker Perry, Miss Oklahoma USA Morgan Elizabeth Woolard, Miss Missouri USA Ashley Strohmier, Miss Alabama USA Audrey Moore, Miss Virginia USA Samantha Evelyn Casey, Miss Mississippi USA Courtney Breanne Ponder and Miss Maine USA Katherine Ashley Whittier.
Miss Nebraska USA Belinda Renee Wright won the Miss Congeniality award, roughly one week after her father was killed in a farm accident. Miss Alabama USA Audrey Moore won Miss Photogenic after an online fan vote.
A panel of eight judges, included NBA star Carmelo Anthony; Treasure Island casino-hotel owner Phil Ruffin; Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir; International jetsetter, model and entrepreneur, Melania Trump; best known for playing Oscar Martinez on NBC’s "The Office," Oscar Nunez; the quintessential American success story, a best-selling author, a television show host and a tastemaker to the stars and to the everyday housewife and family, Paula Deen; Executive Fashion Editor at Large of GLAMOUR magazine, Suze Yalof Schwartz; and Miss USA 2006 / actress Tara Conner.
The MC's for the event were: Curtis Stone, a master chef, best-selling author, TV host, entrepreneur, and top four on this year's Celebrity Apprentice; and Natalie Morales who joined the "Today" show as a National Correspondent in February 2006 and was named Co-Host of the third hour in March 2008. Morales also serves as a National Correspondent for all NBC News platforms including "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," "Dateline NBC," and MSNBC.
Covering the backstage activities were Joan and Melissa Rivers. Entertainment for the evening were Trace Adkins and Boys Like Girls. More information about Rima Fakih
Born in 1986 in New York, Rima was raised in Dearborn, Michigan with her parents and her younger brother, Rami. A graduate of St. John's Preparatory Catholic High School, Rima attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Business Administration. Active in the campus community,
Rima served her fellow students as class senator, in addition to acting as the president of the students in the school’s Free Enterprise Group. Always reserving time for community service, Rima spent much of her college years volunteering as a social worker through various community organizations.
In her spare time, Rima enjoys running, dancing, kickboxing, the outdoors and spending time with her family, friends and, most of all, her younger brother.
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| Miss USA 2010 Delegates |
Alabama
Audrey Moore
of Birmingham
Oct. 31, 2009
20,
Second Try
T 10
Photogenic
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Alaska
Sarah Joy Temple
of Eagle River
21,
First Try
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Arizona
Brittany Bell
of Chandler
Arizona State University - Graduate, Broadcast Journalism / TV Communications
22,
First Try
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Arkansas
Adrielle Churchill
of Dover
Jan. 9, 2010
University of Arkansas
24,
(AR MAO 2nd RU '07, 2nd RU '06, 1st RU '05, Nat'l Swthrt '05, T 10 '04, Return '03)
T 15
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California
Nicole Michele Johnson
of West Lake Village
Nov. 22, 2009
24,
Second Try
T 10
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Colorado
Jessica Hartman
of Pueblo
Nov. 1, 2009
19,
First Try (1st RU CO Teen USA '09)
3rd RU
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Connecticut
Ashley Bickford
of Torrington
Nov. 29, 2009
Saliva Regina University - MA, Business Administration
Occup:Model, tv host, community activist, business professional.
26,
Fourth Try (RI MAO '08, CT Teen USA '02, T 10 Natls '02)
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Delaware
Julie Citro
of Wilmington
26,
Fifth Try
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District of Columbia
Mackenzie Green
of Washington DC
Nov. 29, 2009
The University of Miami - Senior, Broadcast Journalism / Sports Administrati
Health and Wellness for Low Income children and teens
21,
First Try
(5'10)
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Florida
Megan Clementi
of Orlando
Jul. 18, 2009
University of Central Florida - Graduate, Electrical Engineer
26,
Second Try
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Georgia
Cassady Lance
of Savannah
Savannah College of Art & Design - B.F.A., Media and Performing Arts
25,
Third Try (GA Teen USA '03)
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Hawai'i
Renee Mokihana Nobriga
of Pupukea
Nov. 8, 2009
University of Hawai'i - Manoa - Graduate
Occup:Sales Associate / Model
26,
Third Try
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Idaho
Jessca Cathleen Hellwinkel
of Shoshone
Oct. 24, 2009
Boise State University - Sophomore, Business Marketing
Occup:Sales Receptionist
20,
First Try
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Illinois
Ashley Bradarich
of Homer Glen
Nov. 22, 2009
23,
Second Try
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Indiana
Allison Lynn Biehle
of North Vernon
Nov. 1, 2009
Indiana University - Purdue University - Biology / Dentistry
21,
Third Try
(5'6)
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Iowa
Katherine Anna Connors
of Bettendorf
Dec. 13, 2009
Scott Community College - Nursing
20,
Third Try
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Kansas
Bethany Gerber
of Winfield
Dec. 20, 2009
Oklahoma University - Industrial Engineering
21,
First Try
T 15
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Kentucky
Kindra Danielle Clark
of Mt. Washington
Nov. 28, 2009
20,
First Try
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Louisiana
Sara Brooks
Nov. 1, 2009
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
22,
Second Try
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Maine
Katherine Ashley Whittier
of New Gloucester
Nov. 28, 2009
University of Maine - Graduate
26,
First Try
(6'2)
4th RU
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Maryland
Simone Feldman
of North Potomac
Nov. 1, 2009
University of Maryland - Graduate
23,
Second Try
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Massachusetts
Lacey Wilson
of Boston
Nov. 22, 2009
University of Southern California - BA, Communications / News Media & Society
26,
Fifth Try (IL Teen USA '02)
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Michigan
Rima Fakih
of Dearborn
Sep. 19, 2009
24,
First Try
Winner
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Minnesota
Courtney Basara
of Duluth
Nov. 29, 2009
20,
Second Try
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Mississippi
Courtney Breanne Ponder
of Mount Olive
Nov. 14, 2009
20,
First Try
T 10
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Missouri
Ashley Strohmier
of Jefferson City
Nov. 1, 2009
21,
Third Try
T 10
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Montana
Elizabeth Anseth
of Billings
Sep. 6, 2009
Rocky Mountain College - Sophomore
20,
First Try
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Nebraska
Belinda Wright
of Scotia
Oct. 24, 2009
21,
Second Try
T 10
Congeniality
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Nevada
Julianna Erdesz
of Reno
Nov. 7, 2009
The America Musical and Dramatic Academy / New School Univ
25,
First Try (Miss NV MAO '08)
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New Hampshire
Nicole Houde
of Manchester
Suffolk University - Graduate, Superior Court Reporter
24,
First Try
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New Jersey
Chenoa Greene
of Atco
Oct. 18, 2009
The University of the Arts - BS, Communications / Journalism
Occup:TV Host / Entertainment Writer
24,
Second Try
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New Mexico
Rosanne Aguilar
of Sunland Park
Nov. 7, 2009
23,
Second Try
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New York
Davina Reeves
of New York City
Nov. 29, 2009
26,
First Try
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North Carolina
Nadia Shirin Moffett
of High Point
Nov. 14, 2009
25,
Second Try
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North Dakota
Taylor Kearns
of Fargo
Nov. 28, 2009
20,
First Try (ND Teen USA '07)
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Ohio
Amanda Tempet
of Saint Bernard
Oct. 10, 2009
20,
First Try
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Oklahoma
Morgan Elizabeth Woolard
of Stillwater
Nov. 22, 2009
21,
First Try (OK Teen USA '06, T 15 Natls '06)
1st RU
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Oregon
Kate Paul
of Mitchell
Nov. 28, 2009
24,
First Try
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Pennsylvania
Gina Cerilli
of Greensburg
Nov. 28, 2009
24,
Third Try
(5'8)
T 15
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Rhode Island
Kristina Primavera
of Narragansett
Sep. 13, 2009
Fordham University - BS, Business Administration / Marketing / Internat
23,
Second Try (RI Teen USA '03)
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South Carolina
Rachel Law
of Clemson
Nov. 22, 2009
Husb: Clemson
21,
First Try
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South Dakota
Emily Anne Miller
of Irene
Oct. 18, 2009
Unviersity of Nevada - Las Vegas - Senior, Dance Perfomance / Choreography
22,
First Try
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Tennessee
Tucker Nichol Perry
of Franklin
Oct. 3, 2009
Belmont University - Commercial Music / Voice Performance
22,
Third Try
T 10
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Texas
Kelsey Elizabeth Moore
of El Paso
Sep. 6, 2009
University of Texas - El Paso - Electronic Media
19,
First Try
(6'2)
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Utah
Katya Dmitrievna Feinstein
of Centerville
Oct. 24, 2009
20,
First Try (UT Teen USA '08)
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Vermont
Nydelis Ortiz
of Essex Junction
Castleton State College - Senior, Spanish for Business / Spanish Language &
20,
Second Try
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Virginia
Samantha Casey
of Jeffersonton
Nov. 21, 2009
College of William and Mary - Senior
21,
First Try (VA Teen USA '06, 3rd RU Natls '06)
2nd RU
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Washington
Tracy Turnure
of Seattle
Oct. 11, 2009
University of Washington - BA, Business Marketing & Sales
Occup:Market Analyist
24,
First Try
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West Virginia
Erica Jade Goldsmith
of Mineral Wells
Oct. 25, 2009
West Virginia University - BS
Occup:Personal Assistant / Reporter
23,
Third Try
(5'4)
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Wisconsin
Courtney Lynn Lopez
of Franksville
Sep. 20, 2009
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Nursing
20,
First Try (WI Teen USA '08)
(5'7)
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Wyoming
Claire Schreiner
of Gillette
Sep. 27, 2009
University of Nevada Las Vegas - Senior, Broadcast Journalism
23,
Fourth Try
T 15
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