Shawntel Smith

Beauty pageant contestant, Miss USA 1995

Shawntel Smith - Beauty pageant contestant, Miss USA 1995
Born

September 16th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Contestant in the Miss USA beauty pageant system, achieved the title of Miss USA in 1995. Participated in the 1995 Miss Universe pageant in Namibia. Was a representative for the state of Indiana. Worked as a model and earned accolades throughout her pageantry career.

Crowned Miss USA 1995

Competed in Miss Universe 1995

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