Miss New York Kira Kazantsev was crowned Miss America 2015 last night, and she faced some serious competition in the annual beauty pageant. Although she started with 52 other women vying for the title, the judges narrowed it down to 15 semifinalists, This wasn't easy to do, because all of the gals brought something unique to the table. For example, first runner-up, Miss Virginia Courtney Garrett, uses her voice to sing beautiful music and to speak out about her platform, Defying Disabilities. And while she can definitely get dolled up and strut her stuff on the runway, this beauty queen isn't afraid to get her hands dirty! According to an interview with Press of Atlantic City, the 21-year-old Virginia...
- 9/15/2014
- E! Online
Kira Kazantsev, Miss New York, was crowned Miss America 2015 Sunday, Sept. 14, beating out 52 young women to win the coveted title and a $50,000 scholarship.
Miss New York Kira Kazantsev Named Miss America
Kazantsev, formerly Miss New York, beat out finalists, Miss Arkansas Ashton Jo Campbell, Miss Florida Victoria Cowen, Miss Massachusetts Lauren Kuhn and Miss Virginia Courtney Paige Garrett, who was named first runner-up. Kazantsev is the third Miss New York to win the crown in as many years, following in the footsteps of 2014’s Miss America, Nina Davuluri.
Miss America Organization Misspells 'Jane Austen'
Kazantsev, 23, a Hofstra graduate who has hopes of going to law school, jumped on the Pitch Perfect bandwagon for her talent portion, singing Pharrell’s “Happy” while keeping time with a red, plastic cup. (Though, it should be noted that Kazantsev was not singing accapella.) Kazantsev said she wanted to put a spin on the traditional singing performance,...
Miss New York Kira Kazantsev Named Miss America
Kazantsev, formerly Miss New York, beat out finalists, Miss Arkansas Ashton Jo Campbell, Miss Florida Victoria Cowen, Miss Massachusetts Lauren Kuhn and Miss Virginia Courtney Paige Garrett, who was named first runner-up. Kazantsev is the third Miss New York to win the crown in as many years, following in the footsteps of 2014’s Miss America, Nina Davuluri.
Miss America Organization Misspells 'Jane Austen'
Kazantsev, 23, a Hofstra graduate who has hopes of going to law school, jumped on the Pitch Perfect bandwagon for her talent portion, singing Pharrell’s “Happy” while keeping time with a red, plastic cup. (Though, it should be noted that Kazantsev was not singing accapella.) Kazantsev said she wanted to put a spin on the traditional singing performance,...
- 9/15/2014
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