Miss USA 2010 is Rima Faqih From Michigan

24-year old Rima dislodge 50 other women, by 2010 the title of Miss USA on Sunday evening, When asked how she feels about winning the crown, she said: “Ask me after I had pizza.”
Faqih, Lebanese immigrants, said organizers of the contest their family celebrate Muslim and Christian beliefs. She moved to the United States as a child and was raised in New York, where she participated in a Catholic school. Her family moved to Michigan in 2003.
Pageant officials said the historical record of the competition were not sufficiently detailed to show whether Faqih was the first Arab-American, or Muslim immigrants, to win the title of Miss USA. The contest began in 1952 as a local swimsuit competition in Long Beach, California
Faqih, told reporters that she sold her car after graduating from college in Michigan to pay for its launch in Miss Michigan USA.
She said that she thought that the title on Sunday looking at the contest owner Donald Trump, as she awaited results of the first second place, Miss Oklahoma Elizabeth Morgan Woolard.
“It’s the same kind that he gives them when he says:” You have to work on Trump’s reality show The Apprentice, “she said.
“It’s a big girl,” said Trump, the owner of the contest with NBC joint venture.
At the moment, which was played during the broadcast, Faqih, nearly fell, and finishing her walk in a dress because of its length train. But it did not spill and went on to win.
“I did it here, I better not do it on the” Miss Universe “, she said.” Modeling really helps in the end. ”
Faqih replaces Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009 and won a seat representing the United States this summer, in 2010 Miss Universe pageant. In addition, she receives one-year lease in a New York apartment operating costs, an undisclosed salary, and various medical, professional and beauty services.
During the interview, parts, Faqih was asked whether she thought birth control should be paid for by health insurance, and she said that she thinks she should, because it’s expensive.
“I believe that birth control just like all other drugs, although this is a controlled substance,” said Faqih.
Woolard processed hard question the night of the new immigration law of Arizona. Woolard said she supports the law that requires police compliance with another law to check the immigration status of a person if there is “reasonable suspicion” that a person is illegally in the country.
She said that illegal immigration, and against racial profiling.
“I believe in the huge states’ rights. I think that’s what so good about America,” said Woolard.”So I think it is great for Arizona to create the law.”
“The Office” actor Oscar Nunez was booed when he asked his question and asked the audience to wait until he finished the question before they responded. The judges came from the questions themselves.
Miss Virginia, USA Samantha Evelyn Casey, second prize, Miss Colorado Jessica Hartman was the third winner, and Miss Maine USA Katherine Ashley Whittier was the fourth second place.
Most of the contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia were abolished immediately after the start of the contest, and the whole group was dancing on stage in “Tick Tock” Ke $ ha.
A group of eight judges, including NBA star Carmelo Anthony, Treasure Island hotel-casino owner Phil Ruffin and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, judging were girls all night.
After walking about 15 contestants in bathing suits, 5 were eliminated. Another five were canceled after the contest, an evening dress.
Miss Nebraska USA Rene Belinda Wright won a Miss Congeniality, about a week after her father was killed in a farm accident. Miss Alabama USA Audrey Moore won the Miss Photogenic after an online vote of fans.
Competition live on the East Coast viewers on NBC.
The competition, which is not associated with Miss America was organized by celebrity chef Curtis Stone and NBC reporter Natalie Morales.