Monday, January 14, 2013

MISS CALIFORNIA USA® Crowns New 2013 Titleholders

Mabelynn Capeluj, and Cassidy Marie Wolf
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Mabelynn Capeluj, Miss California USA 2013
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Miss Greater San Diego USA, Mabelynn Capeluj, and Miss Greater San Diego Teen USA, Cassidy Marie Wolf are crowned MISS CALIFORNIA USA® and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA 2013

Pasadena, California – At one of the year’s most exciting live events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Greater San Diego USA, Mabelynn Capeluj, as MISS CALIFORNIA USA® 2013 and Cassidy Marie Wolf as MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA® 2013. The Civic Auditorium in Pasadena welcomed the pageant for the first time in their history with over 220 contestants competing for this prestigious title.

Capeluj, a 21 year-old San Diego native, made her second appearance in the California pageant system, placing Top 10 in MISS CALIFORNIA USA® 2012. Diagnosed with Psoriasis at age 16, Capeluj hopes to work with the National Psoriasis Foundation to generate more awareness. Transitioning to Los Angeles, she plans to become a Broadcast Journalist.

This year, the pursuit of the crown had expanded to include the first transgender competing for a state title in the 63 year history of Donald Trump’s MISS USA® and MISS UNIVERSE® organizations. 26 year old, Kylan Arianna Wenzel, was given the opportunity to enter officially and became the first transgender woman allowed to compete in a Miss Universe Organization pageant.

Mabelynn Capeluj, Miss California USA 2013
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The MISS CALIFORNIA USA and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA pageants are judged by well-known celebrities and respected industry professionals on three main categories: interview, swimsuit and evening gown. All contestants are also reviewed on vital judging criteria including: character, poise, confidence and personality. Capeluj, the new MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2013 winner, will go on to compete in the MISS USA pageant, the precursor to MISS UNIVERSE.

Hosted by former MISS USA 2003, Susie Castillo, this year’s judges included Janan Assaf (The UCLA Children’s Hospital-Mattel Dream Team), Charisma Carpenter (ABC Family’s, The Lying Game), Amanda Ché (The Miss California USA Pageant’s Official Swimsuit Sponsor, A.Ché Swimwear), Mark Harris (WOW! Creations Media), Justin Killion (Vice President of Original Productions), Sean Perrone (Partner at Beverly Hills Management/Production Company, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment), Dr. John Vartanian (MD, MS, FACS Facial Plastic Surgeon), Katie Boyd (Specialist in Pageant Preparation/Owner of Miss Fit Club of Hudson), Willie Gault (Former American Football Wide Receiver for the
Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Raiders), Matt Harris (WOW! Creations Media), Astrid Swan McGuire (Instructor at celebrity fitness hot spot, Barry’s Bootcamp), Ryan Miles (Associate Director for RPM Productions), Kristen Rossi Fascett (Los Angeles Television Producer for Entertainment Tonight, E! True Hollywood Story, and Extra), Elizabeth Rusnak Arizmendi (Vice President of the Rusnak Auto Group).

Final Results for MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2013:
First Runner Up: Miss Beverly Hills, Olivia Jordan, will assume the duties of MISS CALIFORNIA USA® 2013 if the titleholder is named MISS USA® 2013, or for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.

Mabelynn Capeluj, and Cassidy Marie Wolf
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Second Runner Up: Miss Paradise Cove, Brie Gabrielle

Third Runner Up: Miss Greater Hollywood, Natasha Martinez

Fourth Runner Up:  Miss Venice Beach, Jessica Rice

About MISS CALIFORNIA USA® and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA®
There really is no better opportunity for today’s ambitious young women.  The MISS CALIFORNIA USA® and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA® Pageants bring beautiful young women from throughout the state to compete for this title and the chance to be crowned MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA®.

The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA Pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. If you are interested in information on the upcoming 2013 MISS CALIFORNIA USA and MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA events, you can call the state offices at K2 Productions at (310) 275-4339 or you may log onto www.MissCaliforniaUSA.com.
Cassidy Marie Wolf, Miss California Teen USA 2013
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