Mabelynn Capeluj - Miss California USA 2013
How did you capture the title of Miss California USA?Mabelynn worked toward the goal of becoming Miss California USA for about a year. She won Miss Greater San Diego USA, a prelim to Miss California USA. During the year, she learned a lot about herself and grew as a person. Attending events and the real life experiences she encountered helped her feel quite prepared.
Mabelynn describes her year as a "whirlwind". Right after winning the crown, photographers flocked her and her publicist came up to her and introduced herself. Mabelynn says, "there is always something going on."
She has been traveling and has partnered up with the National Psoriasis Foundation. At the age of 16, Mabelynn was diagnosed with this chronic skin condition and has since been able to speak out about it.
One of the highlights of her year was traveling to Miami, where she was able to watch Miss Florida USA (and good friend) give up her title. While in Miami she also signed with a new modeling agency and walked for Beach Bunny during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
What is your advice to all of the girls who hope to become Miss California USA?
"Relax and have fun with it! At the end of the day only one girl wins, 20 girls place and over 300 girls compete. I didn't win it my first try. I actually competed for Miss California Teen USA about 4 years ago. I didn't even place. That was not the end of the world for me."
Mabelynn came back and won her local prelim title and went on to place in the top 10 her first year competing for Miss California USA. "It really inspired me and I came back," she said. She won the title on her second try. "For the girls who really want this and really want to work hard to hard toward this goal, keep trying and don't give up," advises Mabelynn. "Every time I've competed I have learned something new about myself. Overall, just relax!"
What is your secret pageant tip?
"Right before I compete, especially for swimsuit, I like to listen to really upbeat music, like party music and dance a little bit because it helps me loosen up and get rid of my nerves." Backstage at Miss CA USA and Miss USA, Mabelynn was dancing behind the curtains as she was waiting to go on stage. "My favorite is by Ellie Goulding, Anything Could Happen. It is really inspirational and upbeat. I love that song!"
What is next for Mabelynn?
After giving up her title on January 4, 2014, Mabelynn will travel to Miami to continue her modeling.
You are attending a grand opening of a new Chinese Laundry store...what is your favorite type of shoe?
"The Tippy Tops - the perfect pageant heel! As a model, I wear them to all of my castings. Especially for swimwear, they are absolutely perfect! Chinese Laundry gifted me a new pair and they are actually my fourth pair of nude Tippy Tops! They are the best!"
Be sure to see the following blog of Mabelynn attending the grand opening.
See Mabelynn's interview
Keeping up with Mabelynn...
Instagram - Mabelynn Capeluj
Twitter - @RealMissCAUSA (during her reign)
@MabelynnCapeluj
Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mabelynn-Capeluj/452037104865917?ref=br_tf
Blog by Stephanie McGrane
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