Marizza Delgado

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Marizza Delgado
Born
Marizza Delgado

San Jose, California, U.S.
Education University of California, Santa Cruz (BS)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Major
competition(s)
  • Miss New York Earth 2021
  • (Winner)
  • Miss Earth USA 2021
  • (Top 20)
  • Miss New York USA 2022
  • (3rd runner-up
  • Miss New York USA 2023
  • (3rd runner-up)
  • Miss New York USA 2024
  • (Winner)
  • Miss USA 2024
  • (Top 20)

Marizza Delgado is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss New York USA 2024. [1] She was the first Filipina-American to win this title. [2]

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Delgado previously competed in the Miss New York USA pageant in 2022 and 2023 where she placed as 3rd runner-up, winning the title on her third attempt. [2] On August 4, 2024, Delgado competed in the Miss USA 2024 pageant where she finished in the top 20. [3] [ circular reference ] She was previously crowned Miss New York Earth 2021 and competed in the Miss Earth USA 2021 pageant where she placed in the top 20. [4]

Early life and education

Delgado was born in San Jose, California to two Filipino immigrants from Cavite and Pampanga. [2] She attended the University of California, Santa Cruz and graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Technology and Information Management. [5] She then moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion and data science where she now works as a model and an engineer. [2]

Pageantry

Delgado first started her career in pageantry when she was first crowned Miss New York Earth 2021 which qualified her for the Miss Earth USA 2021 pageant where she placed in the top 20. [6]

In 2022, she competed in the Miss New York USA 2022 pageant and placed as 3rd runner-up. The following year, Delgado attempted to win the Miss New York USA 2023 title where she placed again as 3rd runner-up. [2] On her third attempt in 2024, she finally won the title and competed in the Miss USA 2024 title, finishing in the top 20, where Alma Cooper of Michigan won the title. [3] [ circular reference ] [7]

In her pageantry stints, Delgado has advocated for ethical and sustainable vegan lifestyles, and women in STEM. [6] [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Todisco, Eric (2024-07-01). "Marizza Delgado crowned Miss New York USA 2024" . Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Visaya, Momar G. (2024-07-25). "Filipino American hopeful: Miss New York Marizza Delgado eyes the Miss USA title — Features". Asian Journal News. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  3. 1 2 "Miss USA 2024", Wikipedia, 2024-09-22, retrieved 2024-09-22
  4. ↑ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Filipina model crowned Miss Earth New York 2021". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  5. ↑ Habibelahian, Naveed (2024-07-25). "UC Santa Cruz graduate crowned 2024 Miss New York USA". KSBW. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  6. 1 2 Bracamonte, Earl D. C. "Filipina model crowned Miss Earth New York 2021". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  7. ↑ "Miss Michigan Alma Cooper crowned Miss USA 2024 after turbulent tear for the organization". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
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