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Encyclopedia > Miss USA 1996
Miss USA 1996
Date: February 2, 1996
Presenters: Bob Goen
Mary Monfort
Venue: South Padre Island, Texas
Broadcaster: CBS
Winner: Ali Landry
Represented: State flag Louisiana
Congeniality: Ku'ualoha Taylor
Photogenic: Ali Landry

Miss USA 1996, the forty-fifth Miss USA pageant, was held at South Padre Island, Texas culminating in the final competition and crowning on February 2, 1996. February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Robert Kuehl Goen (born December 1, 1954) is a American game show emcee and a popular television personality, best known as the reporter and sub anchor, before being co-anchor to Mary Hart & Jann Carl on the long-running newsmagazine program, Entertainment Tonight, on which he stayed on the show... South Padre Island is a town located in Cameron County, Texas. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... CBS is one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States. ... Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Louisiana. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Aloha Taylor, born Kuualoha Taylor, is a news anchor/reporter at XETV-TV in San Diego, California. ... Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... [[Image:MissUSA2007Crowned. ... South Padre Island is a town located in Cameron County, Texas. ... February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...


The pageant was won by Ali Landry of Louisiana, who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Shanna Moakler of New York.[1] Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Shanna Lynn Moakler (born March 28, 1975 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American model and actress. ... The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant. ...


The pageant was held on South Padre Island for the third and final time. It was hosted by Bob Goen for the third time, and Mary Monfort offered colour commentary. Aaron Neville provided entertainment during the competition. Robert Kuehl Goen (born December 1, 1954) is a American game show emcee and a popular television personality, best known as the reporter and sub anchor, before being co-anchor to Mary Hart & Jann Carl on the long-running newsmagazine program, Entertainment Tonight, on which he stayed on the show... Aaron Neville Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer. ...


This was the first year that the Miss Universe Organization opened a website dedicated to the pageant, and the first time they instituted an internet vote to choose the winner of the Miss Photogenic award.[2] The following tables list the winners of the special awards given to candidates at the Miss USA pageant. ...


It was also the first time in many years there were 10 semifinalists, instead of the usual 12.

Contents

Results

Placements

The title of Miss USA 1996 was awarded to Ali Landry of Louisiana. The runners-up were: Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ...

The remaining top six finalists were: Danielle Boatwright (born July 13, 1975 in Tonganoxie, Kansas), a beauty queen and model from Kansas, won $1,000,000 on Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh season of the reality television show Survivor. ... The Miss Kansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kansas in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss USA pageant. ...

The other top ten semi-finalists were (in order of placement): Tracy Kennick (Miss Utah USA), Holly Roehl (Miss Indiana USA), Kara Williams (Miss Texas USA), and Berndette Przybycien (Miss Illinois USA). The Miss North Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of North Dakota in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss Michigan USA 2004 Stacey Lee was one of a group of Miss USA contestants to take part in a USO tour, visiting U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton The Miss Michigan USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss... The Miss Oklahoma USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Oklahoma in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Utah USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Texas USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Texas in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Illinois USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant. ...


Special awards

Placement List
Order Preliminaries Interview Swimsuit Evening Gown Average Top 6 Interview Final Placement
01 Kansas Kansas Kansas Tennesseee Kansas Louisiana Louisiana
02 Tennessee Louisiana North Dakota Kansas Louisiana Kansas Kansas
03 Louisiana North Dakota Michigan Oklahoma North Dakota Tennessee Tennessee
04 Indiana Utah Tennessee Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota
05 Michigan Michigan Louisiana Louisiana North Dakota Michigan
06 Oklahoma Oklahoma Utah Indiana Michigan Oklahoma
07 North Dakota Illinois Indiana Utah Utah
08 Utah Tennessee Oklahoma Texas Indiana
09 Illinois Texas Texas Illinois Texas
10 Texas Indiana Illinois Michigan Illinois
     The contestant is Miss USA
     The contestant placed first runner-up
     The contestant placed second runner-up
     The contestant placed in the top six
     The contestant placed in the top ten

Aloha Taylor, born Kuualoha Taylor, is a news anchor/reporter at XETV-TV in San Diego, California. ... The Miss Hawaii USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA pageant. ... Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss USA pageant. ... Danielle Boatwright (born July 13, 1975 in Tonganoxie, Kansas), a beauty queen and model from Kansas, won $1,000,000 on Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh season of the reality television show Survivor. ... The Miss Kansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kansas in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Scores

Preliminaries

  • 9.47 Kansas
  • 9.19 Tennessee
  • 9.18 Louisiana
  • 9.17 Indiana
  • 9.08 Michigan
  • 9.08 Oklahoma
  • 9.07 North Dakota
  • 9.07 Utah
  • 9.04 Illinois
  • 8.98 Texas

Interview

  • 9.74 Kansas
  • 9.51 Louisiana
  • 9.47 North Dakota
  • 9.43 Utah
  • 9.42 Michigan
  • 9.41 Oklahoma
  • 9.40 Illinois
  • 9.39 Tennessee
  • 9.39 Texas
  • 9.34 Indiana

Swimsuit

  • 9.83 Kansas
  • 9.69 North Dakota
  • 9.61 Michigan
  • 9.61 Tennessee
  • 9.59 Louisiana
  • 9.53 Utah
  • 9.51 Indiana
  • 9.50 Oklahoma
  • 9.49 Texas
  • 9.45 Illinois

Evening Gown

  • 9.83 Tennessee
  • 9.82 Kansas
  • 9.77 Oklahoma
  • 9.76 Louisiana
  • 9.66 North Dakota
  • 9.64 Indiana
  • 9.58 Utah
  • 9.58 Texas
  • 9.53 Illinois
  • 9.50 Michigan

Average:

  • 9.80 Kansas
  • 9.62 Louisiana
  • 9.61 North Dakota
  • 9.61 Tennessee
  • 9.56 Oklahoma
  • 9.51 Michigan
  • 9.51 Utah
  • 9.50 Indiana
  • 9.49 Texas
  • 9.46 Illinois

Finalist interview:

  • 9.82 Louisiana
  • 9.80 Kansas
  • 9.75 Tennessee
  • 9.66 North Dakota
  • 9.63 Michigan
  • 9.63 Oklahoma

Delegates

The Miss USA 1996 delegates were:

The Miss Alabama USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Alabama in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Alaska USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Alaska in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Arizona USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Arizona in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Arkansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Arkansas in the Miss USA pageant. ... Shannon LaRhea Marketic, the fifth Miss California USA to win Miss USA (1992) The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Colorado USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Colorado in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Connecticut USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Connecticut in the Miss USA pageant. ... Ashlee Greenwell, Miss Delaware USA 2006 The Miss Delaware USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Delaware in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss District of Columbia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Florida USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Florida in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Hawaii USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA pageant. ... Aloha Taylor, born Kuualoha Taylor, is a news anchor/reporter at XETV-TV in San Diego, California. ... Brandi Sherwood, Miss Idaho USA and Miss USA 1997 The Miss Idaho USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Idaho in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Illinois USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Indiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Indiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Carol Morris, Iowas only Miss USA and Miss Universe The Miss Iowa USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Iowa in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Kansas USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kansas in the Miss USA pageant. ... Danielle Boatwright (born July 13, 1975 in Tonganoxie, Kansas), a beauty queen and model from Kansas, won $1,000,000 on Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh season of the reality television show Survivor. ... The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. ... Elizabeth McNulty, Miss Louisiana USA 2007 The Miss Louisiana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss USA pageant. ... Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... The Miss Maine USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maine in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Maryland USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. ... Susie Castillo, Miss Massachusetts USA and Miss USA 2003 The Miss Massachusetts USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Massachusetts in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss Michigan USA 2004 Stacey Lee was one of a group of Miss USA contestants to take part in a USO tour, visiting U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton The Miss Michigan USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Michigan in the Miss... The Miss Minnesota USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state Minnesota in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Mississippi USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Mississippi in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Missouri USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Missouri in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Montana USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Montana in the Miss USA pageant. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Miss Nevada USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Nevada in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New Hampshire USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of New Hampshire in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New Jersey USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New Mexico USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of New Mexico in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss North Carolina USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss North Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of North Dakota in the Miss USA pageant. ... Sue Downey, the first Miss Ohio USA to win Miss USA in 1965 The Miss Ohio USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Oklahoma USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Oklahoma in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Oregon USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Oregon in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Pennsylvania USA competition is the pageant that selects the represetative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA pageant. ... Susan Barnett (born October 24, 1972) is a news reporter and former beauty queen from Pennsylvania who has competed at Miss Teen USA and Miss USA Barnett is the co-anchor of the weekday edition of Eyewitness News This Morning on KYW-TV alongside Ukee Washington. ... Leeann Tingley, Miss Rhode Island USA 2006 The Miss Rhode Island USA competition is the beauty pageant that selects the representative for the state Rhode Island in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss South Carolina USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state South Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss South Dakota USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of South Dakota in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Tennessee USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Texas USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state Texas in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Utah USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state of Utah in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Vermont USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Vermont in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Virginia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Virginia in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Washington USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Washington in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss West Virginia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of West Virginia in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Wisconsin USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Wisconsin in the Miss USA pageant. ... The Miss Wyoming USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Wyoming in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Crossovers

Eight delegates had previously competed in either the Miss Teen USA or Miss America pageants. Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... Miss America contestants visit Andrews Air Force Base in 2003 The Miss America pageant (different from the Miss USA pageant) is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the fifty states plus two territories of the United States of America. ...


Delegates who had previously held a Miss Teen USA state title were:

Delegates who had previously held a Miss America state title were: The Miss Georgia Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Georgia in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is a model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA. Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in the southwestern part of the state, and is of Cajun descent. ... The Miss Louisiana Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Louisiana in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Susan Barnett (born October 24, 1972) is a news reporter and former beauty queen from Pennsylvania who has competed at Miss Teen USA and Miss USA Barnett is the co-anchor of the weekday edition of Eyewitness News This Morning on KYW-TV alongside Ukee Washington. ... The Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Texas Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Texas in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss North Dakota Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Dakota in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... Danielle Boatwright (born July 13, 1975 in Tonganoxie, Kansas), a beauty queen and model from Kansas, won $1,000,000 on Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh season of the reality television show Survivor. ... The Miss Kansas Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kansas in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Oregon Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Oregon in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ...

The Miss Arkansas competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Arkansas in the Miss America pageant. ...

Judges

CCH Pounder portrays fictional HUD secretary Deborah OLeary on the serial drama, The West Wing Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder (born on 25 December 1952 in Guyana) is a film and television actor. ... Patrick Warburton (born November 14, 1964) is an American actor. ... Frankie Liles (born February 14, 1965 in Syracuse, NY) was an American boxer at super middleweight, who won a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Matthew Christopher Whitey Whiteside (Born August 8, 1967 in Charleston, Missouri) is a baseball pitcher. ... Irene Bedard (22 July 1967) is an actress best known for her portrayal of Native American characters in a variety of films. ... Eddie Rabbitt (born November 27, 1941 - May 7, 1998) was a Country Music singer, who enjoyed much Pop success in his career, helping develop the crossover influenced sound in Country music during the 1970s and 80s. ...

References

  1. ^ "Breaux Bridge woman crowned Miss USA", Saturday State Times/Morning Advocate, 1996-02-03, p. 7-A.
  2. ^ Arrillaga, Pauline. "Miss USA pageant opens inaugural site on Internet", The Dallas Morning News, 1996-01-01, p. 14D.

See also

Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado Miss Universe 1996 was held at Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas, USA on May 17, 1996. ...

External link

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