Arts & Entertainment

Redmond's Cassandra Searles to Compete in Miss USA Pageant This Sunday

The pageant airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 16, on NBC.

Redmond resident Cassandra Searles will represent Washington in the 2013 Miss USA pageant, set to air at 9 p.m. Sunday on NBC.

Searles, 24, is a graduate of UW-Bothell and works at Sterling Bank’s Bellevue Commercial office, according to the Miss Washington USA website. She stated on the pageant's website that her personal platform is "to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy through non-profits such as Junior Achievement."

Sunday's competition takes place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and will be hosted by Nick Jonas and Giuliana Rancic.

Contestants will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview, with the winner going on to compete in the Miss Universe pageant.


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