hollywoodnews.com: This evening, during one of the year’s most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, as Miss USA® 2010. Internationally-renowned chef and current “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Curtis Stone and “Today” show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales hosted the 59th Annual Miss USA Pageant from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world’s most electrifying cities, Las Vegas. The comedic mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers were on hand providing backstage color commentary.
Ms. Fakih, 24, is from Dearborn, Michigan where she was raised with her younger brother. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, with a minor in Business Administration. After completing her reign as Miss USA, she plans to attend law school. She enjoys traveling, running, dancing, kickboxing and especially likes playing football and watching the NFL.
Ms. Fakih, 24, is from Dearborn, Michigan where she was raised with her younger brother. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, with a minor in Business Administration. After completing her reign as Miss USA, she plans to attend law school. She enjoys traveling, running, dancing, kickboxing and especially likes playing football and watching the NFL.
- 5/17/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
While Vegas odds might have been in Miss California's (Nicole Michele Johnson) favor, the 24-year-old from Westlake Village, CA only made it to the Top 10 before getting cut out of the Top 5.
Rather, it was Miss Michigan (Rima Fakih) who took the crown. The Arab-American 24-year-old from Dearborn, Mi beat out the four blondes that comprised the Top 5 for the title of Miss USA 2010.
However, things didn't always look so promising for Fakih. She actually received the lowest score (8.3) in the first competition (swimsuit) of the evening as compared to the five women who eventually made it to the Top 5. She also nearly fell when she stumbled over the train of her strapless gown.
But she made it through to the final interview round, where she was asked whether she thought birth control should be paid for by health insurance (yes, she believes it should).
Right after being crowned Miss USA,...
Rather, it was Miss Michigan (Rima Fakih) who took the crown. The Arab-American 24-year-old from Dearborn, Mi beat out the four blondes that comprised the Top 5 for the title of Miss USA 2010.
However, things didn't always look so promising for Fakih. She actually received the lowest score (8.3) in the first competition (swimsuit) of the evening as compared to the five women who eventually made it to the Top 5. She also nearly fell when she stumbled over the train of her strapless gown.
But she made it through to the final interview round, where she was asked whether she thought birth control should be paid for by health insurance (yes, she believes it should).
Right after being crowned Miss USA,...
- 5/17/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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