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Shauntay Hinton
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Hinton Miss USA 2002
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| Born | February 26, 1979 Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.
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| Title | Miss District of Columbia USA 2002 Miss USA 2002 |
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| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Miss USA 2002 (Winner) Miss Universe 2002 (Unplaced) |
Shauntay Renae Hinton (born February 26, 1979) is an American actress, TV host, and former beauty queen. She became famous after winning the Miss USA 2002 title. She then represented the United States in the Miss Universe 2002 pageant.
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Who is Shauntay Hinton?
Shauntay Hinton grew up in Starkville, Mississippi. She became well-known when she won the Miss USA title in 2002. After studying broadcast journalism at Howard University, she used her skills and her title to help many charities. She worked with groups like Susan G. Komen For The Cure and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In 2002, Shauntay helped raise $34 million for these good causes.
Her Early Life and Education
Shauntay Hinton finished high school at Starkville High School in 1997. She then went to Howard University in Washington D.C. There, she studied broadcast communications. This helped her prepare for a career in TV and media.
Becoming Miss USA
In November 2001, Shauntay won the Miss District of Columbia USA 2002 title. This was her first time competing in a pageant. She was able to compete for Miss District of Columbia USA because she was attending Howard University there.
Shauntay then represented the District of Columbia at the Miss USA 2002 pageant. This event took place in Gary, Indiana, on March 1, 2002. She made history by becoming the fourth African American woman to win the Miss USA title. It was also special because four out of the five finalists that year were African American.
Representing the USA
After winning Miss USA, Shauntay competed in the Miss Universe 2002 pageant. This international competition was held in Puerto Rico in May 2002. She did not place among the top finalists in Miss Universe. As of 2010, she is one of only four Miss USA winners who did not make it to the semi-finals at Miss Universe.
Shauntay has also spoken about important topics. For example, she shared her thoughts on the official photos for Miss USA 2010. She said she believed the photos were not too daring. She felt they showed "women comfortable in their own skin."
Helping Others: Her Charity Work
Shauntay uses her public role to help others. She has worked with many charitable groups. These include Miriam's Kitchen, Gilda's House, and the USO. She also serves as an Ambassador for ChildFund International. This shows her dedication to making a positive difference in the world.
Shauntay as an Actress and TV Host
Shauntay Hinton has a busy career in television and acting. She often appears as a guest on news programs. She talks about current events and pop culture. She has been on shows like PRIME NEWS and SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on HLN. She is also a news anchor for the Sunrise Morning Show at WCBI, a local CBS news station.
Acting Roles
Shauntay has acted in several TV shows and video games. She had a recurring role on Nickelodeon's popular show "iCarly" as "Jessica Warner." In 2007, she played a reporter named Brittany Bhima in the video game Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. She has also appeared in shows like Criminal Minds and Heroes.
TV Hosting and News
Besides acting, Shauntay has hosted many lifestyle and entertainment shows. She has worked for NBC, Fox Sports, Lifetime, and HGTV. She has also hosted programs for BET, TV One, and The History Channel. Her work shows her wide range of talents in the media world.
Filmography
Shauntay Hinton has appeared in various TV shows, films, and video games. Here are some examples of her work:
- The 51st Annual Miss USA Pageant (2002) - Herself, Miss District of Columbia USA
- Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (2002) - Herself
- Miss Universe Pageant (2002) - Herself, Miss USA
- The Early Show (2002) - Herself
- Current TV (2005) - Host
- Criminal Minds (2006) - Female Reporter
- Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (2007) - Brittany Bhima (video game)
- iCarly (2009) - Jessica Warner/Reporter
See also
In Spanish: Shauntay Hinton para niños
