Nina Davuluri

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Details

Date of Birth:: April 20, 1989
Height:: 5' 7"
Hometown:: Syracuse

Bio:
Nina Davuluri (born Nina Davuluri in Syracuse, NY on April 20, 1989) won the title of Miss America 2014 on Sept. 15, 2013.

Best Known For:
Nina Davuluri is best known for winning the title of Miss America 2014 on Sept. 15, 2013. She is the first Indian-American winner of the pageant, where Bollywood-style dancing was her talent. Her parents are both from India, and her father is a gynecologist. She wishes to be a doctor as well. She received racist backlash from winning the title, with people inferring that an Indian woman isn’t a true representation of America, but responded to hateful messages by saying, “I have to rise above that. I always viewed myself as first and foremost American.”

Personal Life:
Nina Davuluri went to the University of Michigan to study Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science and was on the Dean’s List. She also won a Michigan Merit Award and National Honor Society Award.

Latest Nina Davuluri

Miss America Begs School To Revoke Student Suspension

There’s been plenty of controversy surrounding a teenage boy who had the courage to ask Miss America to prom and earned himself 3 days of suspension as a result. Everyone from public tweeters to the the high school senior himself have shared their opinions on the matter, and now Nina Davuluri is speaking out.

Nina Davuluri, 25, was flattered when 18-year old, Patrick Farve interrupted her question-and-answer session at a Pennsylvania high school to present her with a flower and a very public invitation to prom. Patrick’s classmates thought his move was awesome, but the administration was furious. Click below to read what Nina has to say about the controversial issue!

April 20, 2014

Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri attends the grand opening of the USO Warrior and Family Center on April 1, 2014 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage)

High School Student Suspended For Asking Miss America To Prom

Now that’s a little harsh! A Pennsylvania high school teen was suspended after asking Miss America to prom. Even though school officials warned the student not to ask, he went ahead with his proposal.

Patrick Farves was suspended from his Pennsylvania high school for asking Miss America Nina Davuluri to prom during a question-and-answer session. School officials warned Patrick in advance not to ask Nina, but Patrick went up to the stage and popped the question! Was the school a little too strict in disciplining Patrick for a lighthearted situation?

April 19, 2014

Miss America Nina Davuluri Haters: Stop Your Racist Rants

Guess what racists — Nina Davuluri IS the beautiful face of America today. America is a multicultural country and you should be proud of this accomplished young woman, not mean-tweeting about her!

When Nina Davuluri was crowned Miss America on Sept. 15, she made history as the first Miss America of Indian descent and that was fantastic! American women today come from all different ethnic backgrounds and skin colors and it’s beyond disappointing to read tweets from people who are so small-minded and racist that they only see beauty in one skin color. Shame on you, haters! There’s no place for your nasty opinions in this country today!

September 16, 2013

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Nina Davuluri: Celebs & Proud Women Tweet About Miss America

Miss America Nina Davuluri is getting quite the reaction on the social network front! From Tyra Banks to Crystal Hefner, the stars were taking to twitter during the pageant.

Celebrities and strong women alike took to Twitter during the Sept. 15 2014 Miss America pageant to show their support to Nina Davuluri, 24 — the new Miss America!

September 16, 2013

Nina Davuluri Photos

Miss America 2013 — See Photos Of Nina Davuluri

Miss America is crowned! The beautiful Nina Davuluri represented New York when she took home the crown on Sept. 15, and we’ve created a gallery just for you to see all the amazing photos.

At 24, Nina Davuluri stunned on stage at 2014’s Miss America pageant. And while she’s definitely much more than just a pretty face, you’ve got to look through our new gallery and see just how beautiful she is!

September 16, 2013

Miss America Nina Davuluri

Nina Davuluri: 5 Things To Know About The New Miss America

The 2014 Miss America was named on Sept. 15, with Miss New York Nina Davuluri taking home the crown. Nina obviously proved that she was so much more than a beautiful face during the pageant, but you’ll still be amazed to really learn about the girl behind the tiara.

In a gorgeous yellow gown, Nina Davuluri looked absolutely stunned when it was announced that she had been chosen to be 2014’s Miss America on Sept. 15. As Nina, 24, starts to come down from her Sunday night high, here are the things you need to know about her!

September 16, 2013

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