Hilary Cruz

Hilary Carol Cruz (born December 4, 1988) is an American actress, model, and beauty queen. She gained recognition after winning the title of Miss Teen USA 2007. Cruz, a graduate of Centaurus High School, had plans to attend the University of Northern Colorado but put them on hold after winning the national pageant. In 2006, she was crowned Miss Colorado Teen USA, allowing her to represent the state in the Miss Teen USA 2007 pageant. During the televised event in August 2007, held in Pasadena, California, Cruz became the first titleholder from Colorado to win Miss Teen USA. She is also the first Colorado representative to place since 1998.