Nadia Mejia

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Details

Date of Birth:: November 22, 1995
Height:: 5' 11"
Hometown:: Diamond Bar

Bio:
Nadia Mejia (born on November 22, 1995 in Diamond Bar, California) is an American beauty pageant contestant and full-time model. She will be competing in the upcoming 2016 Miss USA pageant.

Best Known For:
Nadia Mejia is best known for competing in beauty pageants and her modeling work. She has been featured in advertising campaigns by notable brands such as Nordstroms, Ulta, Asos, PacSun, and more. Her father is Gerardo Mejia, also known as “Rico Suave,” a 90s one-hit-wonder.

Personal Life:
Nadia is currently a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorder Association, passionate for the cause to “Love the skin you’re in.” She is also a church singer, assuming the role of worship leader at the Angelus Temple Dream Center in Los Angeles four times a week.

Latest Nadia Mejia

Miss USA: Miss California Confesses Her Heartbreaking Battle With Anorexia

She may not have won Miss USA, but Miss California, Nadia Mejia, definitely had the crowd captivated and moved by her story. During the pageant on June 5, Nadia opened up about her battle with anorexia, and in a blog post from earlier this year, she details her difficult journey even further.
Nadia Mejia, 20, had the Miss USA audience and viewers feeling quite emotional when she admitted to being anorexic during the 2016 pageant, but this wasn’t the first time she got real about her struggle with an eating disorder. Back in February, the 20-year-old explained how she got to this point, and how she continues to battle the disease each and every day.

June 6, 2016

Miss USA: 5 Things To Know About Miss California, Nadia Mejia

Nadia Mejia, aka Miss California at the 2016 Miss USA competition, may not have won the coveted title of Miss USA in the end, but she did make quite a splash on stage! Check out our five fast facts about the fan favorite below, and tell us, was Nadia YOUR number one pick?
Nadia Mejia, 20, competed in the 2016 Miss USA competition as Miss California and won the hearts of viewers across America. The west coast beauty unfortunately suffered form the most embarrassing moment of the night however, when she totally flubbed her answer to the Q&A portion of the show. But still, even under pressure the contestant reminded poise! Even better, Nadia has QUITE a colorful background and there’s no doubt she’s much more than a pretty face. Find out more about 2016’s Miss California below!

June 5, 2016