Cheslie Kryst
Television presenter and beauty queen
Born
1991
34 years ago
Died
January 30th, 2022
3 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Contributed to television as a presenter and model, gaining prominence as a Miss USA. Served as a correspondent for 'Extra' and hosted several events. Advocated for various causes, including social justice and mental health awareness, utilizing platforms to raise issues affecting communities. Earning accolades in modeling and pageantry, achieved recognition in beauty competitions.
Crowned Miss USA 2019
Served as a correspondent on 'Extra'
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