MEET MISS USA!

Alyssa Campanella, a 21-year-old redhead representing California, was named Miss USA at the annual beauty pageant in Las Vegas on Sunday. See photos

The full-time model, who was born and raised in New Jersey which she represented at the Miss Teen USA contest in 2007, was considered among the favorites by pageant experts.

She will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 12.

Campanella was crowned by incumbent Miss USA, Rima Fakih, a Lebanese-born Muslim who was the first Arab-American to hold the title.

Alyssa Campanella, Miss California, competes in the swim suit competition during the 2011 Miss USA pageant.

Alyssa Campanella, Miss California, competes in the evening gown competition during the 2011 Miss USA pageant.

Alyssa Campanella, Miss California, is introduced as one of the quarterfinals in the Miss USA pageant.


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