Marissa Teijo, 71, has fulfilled her dream of representing Texas in the Miss Texas USA pageant. Aarienna Ware was named the champion on June 22nd, and Ms. Teijo was one of 75 women that competed in the Houston tournament over the weekend. According to the organization, Ms. Teijo made history as the oldest competitor in Miss Texas USA history even if she did not win.
Ms. Teijo shared on Instagram a month or so prior to her historic participation, sharing her excitement and motivation for competing in the pageant.
She declared, “I am thrilled to be a competitor in the Miss Texas USA pageant and to be a part of this amazing new experience.” “By doing this, I hope to encourage women to think that beauty can be found at any age and to work toward being their best selves, both mentally and physically.”
She provided information about her different sponsors and the growing support from fans in the run-up to the competition.
“Thank you to all of my sponsors—your support has meant so much to me,” the writer said. Your kind gifts have all made it possible for me to compete in Miss Texas USA.
“I can’t wait to demonstrate that we all have a new stage of opportunity, strength, and beauty,” she continued.
According to NBC News, Ms. Teijo is now qualified to compete in the pageant as a result of a recent rule modification that eliminated age restrictions.
Another amendment to the rules that aims to increase diversity permits women to participate who are or have been married, pregnant, or have children. The Miss Texas USA website states that this policy is in force as of 2023.
The two-day event this year got underway at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel on June 21. Ms. Teijo posted a picture of herself on the red carpet following her arrival in Houston, representing Paso Del Norte.
Three categories were used to judge the contestants: evening gown, swimsuit, and personal interview. Dallas’s Ware won the title of Miss Texas USA 2024.
