Filipino American beauties in Miss USA

Filipino Americans are one of the leading Filipino diasporas around the world. Filipino Americans have assimilated to the local American culture while observing elements of their Filipino heritage. Here are some of the stunning Filipino American beauties who achieved a successful placement in Miss USA.

Stephanie Quintana won the title of Miss Hawaii USA 1969. Before winning the state title, she was working in a tour agency in Honolulu and was aspiring to work in security sales. Of Filipino background, Stephanie soon represented the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA 1969 pageant held in Miami, Florida. She wore a pineapple-inspired state costume which represents the cash crop of Hawaii. Noted for her exotic looks and long black hair, the dusky beauty became a favorite and was among the Top 15 semi-finalists.

Celita de Castro won the title of Miss Hawaii USA 1977. Hailing from Honolulu, she was a college student when she won the state title. Coming from a Filipino background, Celita has participated in beauty titles, both in Hawaii and the Philippines. She soon represented the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA 1977 pageant. For her state costume, she wore a Hawaiian-style sarong and a flower hairpiece. Celita was among the Top 12 semi-finalists.

Nadine Tanega was the winner of the Miss Hawaii USA 1994 pageant. She won the title on her fourth attempt (finishing as 1st runner-up during her previous participations). Nadine was born in Honolulu to immigrant parents from the Philippines. Before winning the state title, she has worked overseas as a model and has held several local beauty titles. At the time, she was also pursuing a master's degree in business administration with a focus on cross cultural training. The vivacious, porcelain-skinned beauty soon represented Hawaii in the Miss USA 1994 pageant and was among the Top 12 semi-finalists.

Maureen Montagne won the title of Miss Arizona USA 2015. Born and raised in Chandler, Maureen comes from a multicultural background; her American father is of French descent while her mother is originally from the Philippines. She has been a model since childhood and has competed in pageants, both in Arizona and the Philippines. A communications student when she won the state title, Maureen soon represented Arizona in the Miss USA 2015 pageant and was among the Top 15 semi-finalists.

Kimberly Layne won the title of Miss Idaho Teen USA 2012. Nicknamed "Kim", she was born and raised in Nampa, and comes from a multicultural family; her American father is of Irish descent while her mother is originally from the Philippines. A high school student at the time of winning the state title, Kim represented Idaho in the Miss Teen USA 2012 pageant. Years later, Kim competed in and won the Miss Idaho USA 2020 pageant. By the time she won the state title, she was pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. She again represented Idaho, this time in the Miss USA 2020 pageant. A huge favorite during the pageant finals, the stunning mixed-race beauty eventually finished as 1st runner-up.

Savannah Gankiewicz won the title of Miss Hawaii USA 2023. Savannah comes from a multiracial background; her mother is Filipino while her father is of Polish and Vietnamese descent. Born and raised in Maui, she has lived in Virginia to attend school and has also lived in the Philippines and Los Angeles, while doing modeling jobs. At the time she won the state title, Savannah was based in Maui working as a marketing coordinator. The stunning beauty soon represented the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA 2023 pageant. Savannah won the Best State Costume award and eventually finished as 1st runner-up.