Terry Meeuwsen

Birth Name:

Terry Anne Meeuwsen

Birth Place:

DePere, Wisconsin, United States

Profession

Actress

Founded a charity called The Orphan's Promise, which provides basic necessities such as education, shelter, food and love, as well as medical help, academic opportunities and more to orphans and vulnerable children around the world
Has served as the director fo the orphan outreach program Orphan's Promise
In 1973, she became the first Miss Wisconsin to win the Miss America Pageant
Attended St․ Norbert College, where she studied acting and singing
After college, she traveled for two years performing with a group called the New Christy Minstrels, playing to international audiences, recording songs, and appearing on TV talk and variety shows
In 1973, she won the coveted title of Miss America
Spent two years touring with the singing group New Christy Minstrels
Started in broadcasting as a host for a local station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Began her career in broadcasting at NBC affiliate WTMJ-TV as a co-host on "A New Day," a daily Milwaukee talk show
Is best known for her work on the Christian Broadcasting Network
She is best known as a co-host on "The 700 Club" on the Christian Broadcasting Network
An advocate for adoption, she has adopted five children from diverse backgrounds
Has authored several books, including "Christmas Memories: From Our Heart to Yours" and "The God Adventure․"

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