Tag: Miss America
Miss Tennessee Makalyn Heaslett on Sports, Pageantry and Finding Her Purpose
By: Jenny Castro
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 09-02-2026
For Makalyn Heaslett, winning Miss Tennessee has been a dream come true. A native of Muscle...
Miss Hawaii Carly Yoshida Discusses Career, Advocacy, and Miss America Experience
By: Jenny Castro
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 09-02-2026
Originally from the Big Island of Hawaii, Carly Yoshida has built a multifaceted career that bridges...
Sharlize True Trujillo: Miss California on Content Creation, Confidence, and Pageantry
By: Jenny Castro
Los Angles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 08-31-2026
Originally from Litlleton, Colorado, Sharlize True Trujillo moved to LA as a teenager and has since...
From Police Officer to Pageant Queen: Ashlyn Mercier’s Journey to Miss...
By: Jenny Castro
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 08-30-2026
Recently crowned Miss Massachusetts this summer, 25 year old Ashlyn Mercier is bringing an unconventional resume...
Behind the Crown: Tess Ferm on Advocacy, Service, and the Journey...
By: Jenny Castro
Los Ángeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 08-20-2026
Crowned Miss America’s Teen last fall, this past year has been an experience of a lifetime...
Miss Maryland Maria Derisavi Reflects On Persian Heritage, Educational Advocacy, &...
By: Jenny Castro
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 5/18/26
Born in Kuwait, Maria Derisavi has broken barriers as the first Iranian American woman to represent...
Meet Miss America 2026: Cassie Donegan
By: Jenny Castro
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 1/20/26
Historically, Miss America has been regarded as one of the most prestigious and influential pageants in...