Olivia Culpo Biography

Fast Facts

• Became a spokeswoman for HIV/AIDS Awareness, working with organizations such as God's Love We Deliver and YouthAIDS PSI
• Won the title of Miss Universe 2012 after winning the titles of Miss USA and Miss Rhode Island
• Was enrolled in Boston University when she won the Miss USA competition
• Was a member of the National Honor Society at St․ Mary Academy in Bay View
• Started modeling when she was 16, and won the first pageant she ever entered
• During her reign as Miss Universe, she traveled to Indonesia, Russia, Morocco, the Bahamas, England and India, as well as various locations across the United States
• Was the first Rhode Islander to be crowned Miss Universe, and the first American to win the title since 1997
• One of her favorite actresses is Audrey Hepburn, who Culpo stated was beautiful on the inside and the outside
• Played the cello in the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, RI Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble, Bay View Orchestra, Rhode Island All-State Orchestra and Boston Youth Symphony
• Traveled to Milan, Italy, twice while in high school to study foreign language