Olivia Culpo

Birth Name:

Olivia Frances Culpo

Birth Place:

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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
Started modeling when she was 16, and won the first pageant she ever entered
Was a member of the National Honor Society at St․ Mary Academy in Bay View
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

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