Shawntel Smith
Beauty pageant contestant, Miss USA 1995
Born
September 16th, 1971
54 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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