Tanya Wilson

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Tanya Wilson
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Wilson in 1973
Born
Tanya Denise Wilson

(1950-06-13) June 13, 1950 (age 73)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Alma mater University of Hawaiʻi
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Hawaii USA 1972
Miss USA 1972
Hair color Blonde
Eye color Brown
Major
competition(s)		 Miss USA 1972
(Winner)
Miss Universe 1972
(Top 12)

Tanya Denise Wilson (born June 13, 1950) [1] is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 1972. Wilson had previously been crowned Miss Hawaii USA 1972, and placed in the top twelve at Miss Universe 1972, where she represented the United States.

Wilson and Jalal Keshmiri in 1970 Tanya Wilson and Jalal Keshmiri 1970.jpg
Wilson and Jalal Keshmiri in 1970

Born in Reno, Nevada, Wilson began her pageantry career competing for Miss Nevada in 1969 and 1970, placing as a runner-up. [2] [3] Wilson later moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with her mother and began attending the University of Hawaiʻi. She was later crowned Miss Hawaii USA 1972, earning the right to represent Hawaii at Miss USA 1972 in Dorado, Puerto Rico. [3] She went on to win the title, becoming the second woman from Hawaii to win Miss USA. [4] [5] [6] [7]

As Miss USA, Wilson represented the United States at Miss Universe 1972 in Dorado, where she placed in the top twelve. [8] She finished her reign as Miss USA after crowning Amanda Jones of Illinois as Miss USA 1973.

At the time of her Miss Hawaii USA win, Wilson was a senior at the University of Hawaiʻi studying physical education, and was set to graduate the weekend after Miss USA. [3] [9] She had planned to become engaged to her boyfriend after her graduation, but was forced to defer the engagement after winning the title. [4] She and her fiancé intended to marry in June 1973 after passing on her title. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Earl. "It happened last night". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  2. ↑ "Yerington Brunette Named Miss Nevada". The Deseret News. June 23, 1969.
  3. 1 2 3 Associated Press (May 22, 1972). "Ex-Nevadan, Tanya Wilson, Wins Miss USA for Hawaii". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  4. 1 2 UPI (May 22, 1972). "Hawaii Lass Crowned Miss USA Saturday". Lodi News-Sentinel.
  5. ↑ "Explosions rock beauty pageant site". Toledo Blade. May 21, 1972.
  6. ↑ Wilson, Earl (May 25, 1972). "The Earl Wilson Column". Beaver County Times.
  7. ↑ "People in the news". St. Petersburg Times. May 21, 1972.
  8. ↑ "Miss Australia Named As 1972 Miss Universe". New York Times. July 30, 1972.
  9. ↑ "Wedding will wait". The Deseret News. May 22, 1972.
  10. ↑ "New Face, Same Old Lines". The Milwaukee Journal. May 16, 1973.
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