The
reigning Miss USA, Nana Meriwether took time out from her busy schedule
to visit with our own Stephanie McGrane on the first episode of Ask the
Crown. Nana is currently at the 2013 Miss USA pageant rehearsals at the
fabulous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having just completed
her bathing suit shoot, Nana shared bits of information with Stephanie
on what is going on in her glamorous life, what live is like living in
Trump Towers, her Non-Profit, her memories as Miss USA and what she
plans to do after she crowns Miss USA 2013.
The
daughter of a physician and an attorney, Nana was born and grew up in
South Africa. As Nana puts it, she was a total nerd as a kid and could
not speak in front of people. She started competing in pageants in her
mid 20’s where she attempted to capture the title of Miss California USA
on six different occasions while attending UCLA, where she was named
All-American in volleyball TWICE!!! She then went on and graduated from
UCLA returning to Maryland.
As
a true competitor, Nana was going to give pageants one shot. She won
the title of Miss Maryland USA 2012. That journey took her to the Miss
USA pageant where she was 1st
runner up. As fate would have it, Olivia Culpo, Miss USA 2012 won Miss
Universe, Nana’s life was changed forever and her journey was not over.
As the 1strunner
up Nani became the new Miss USA. This was the first time in 15 years
that Miss USA went on to win Miss Universe. Nana became the oldest
contestant to ever capture the crown of Miss USA.
Nana said that pageants are a great way to build character and confidence; she said she is a completely different person.
So
now what do people think of this talented, successful beauty queen who
once could not speak in front of people? Well, for me, she gives me hope
and has proven not to give up!
What’s
next for Nana? Well she has graduated with a degree in Political
Science, and Pre-Med. She has also taken both the MCAT’s and LSAT’s, so
will she be a Doctor like her dad or a Lawyer like her mom? Nana says
she is keeping her options open! No matter what path Nana choices to
take…she is clearly a winner.
Check out the interview, and while you are there be sure to subscribe to PageantLIVE on YouTube.
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