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Erin Brady
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Erin Brady as Miss USA
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Erin Joyce Brady
November 5, 1987 East Hampton, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Education | Central Connecticut State University (BS) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Title | Miss Connecticut USA 2013 Miss USA 2013 |
| Spouse(s) |
Tony Capasso
(m. 2014; div. 2016)Antonio Colagiovanni
(m. 2020) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Green |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Connecticut USA 2012 (1st Runner-Up) Miss Connecticut USA 2013 (Winner) Miss USA 2013 (Winner) Miss Universe 2013 (Top 10) |
Erin Joyce Brady was born on November 5, 1987. She is an American TV host, model, and beauty queen. Erin won the title of Miss USA 2013.
After winning Miss USA, she represented the United States at the Miss Universe 2013 competition. This big event took place in Moscow, Russia, on November 9. Erin did very well, placing in the Top 10. She made history as the first woman from Connecticut to ever be crowned Miss USA.
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Beauty Pageants
Becoming Miss Connecticut USA
Erin Brady first competed to become Miss Connecticut USA in 2012. She placed as the first runner-up that year. This means she was almost the winner!
She tried again in 2013 and was crowned Miss Connecticut USA. This win allowed her to move on to the national Miss USA competition.
Winning Miss USA
Erin competed in the Miss USA 2013 competition on June 16, 2013. She represented her home state of Connecticut.
She was crowned the new Miss USA by the previous winner, Nana Meriwether. Erin's win was a big moment because she was the first person from Connecticut to ever win the Miss USA title.
Competing in Miss Universe
After winning Miss USA, Erin represented the United States at the 62nd annual Miss Universe competition. This event happened on November 9, 2013.
She competed against women from all over the world. The goal was to become the next Miss Universe, following Olivia Culpo from the U.S. Erin performed very well and placed in the Top 10, finishing in 6th place.
About Erin's Life
School and Career
Erin graduated from Portland High School in 2005. She then went on to college at Central Connecticut State University. In 2010, she earned a degree in finance. She also studied criminal justice.
In 2014, Erin gave a speech at her old university's graduation ceremony. She works as a financial accountant for a company called Prudential Retirement in Hartford, Connecticut.
Helping Others
Erin is very involved in charity work. She has helped with several important causes:
- The Ferrari and Friends Concorso, which helps the Children's Medical Hospital.
- The "Make-A-Wish Foundation", which grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.
- Susan G. Komen, Walk for The Cure, which supports breast cancer research.
- Habitat for Humanity, which helps build homes for families in need.
Special Recognition
In August 2013, Erin was honored in New York City's Ride of Fame. This is a special award given to famous people.
Family Life
Erin Brady married Tony Capasso on December 13, 2014. They had planned to marry earlier, but Miss USA rules meant she had to finish her year as titleholder first. Later, in 2020, Erin married Antonio Colagiovanni.
See also
In Spanish: Erin Brady para niños
