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Erica Nego

b. 1984

American beauty pageant contestant

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About Erica Nego

Born 1984. Erica Nego is an American beauty pageant contestant, known for Miss Minnesota USA, Miss USA 2009 and Miss Universe 2011.

Erica Yayra Nego (born in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American-Ghanaian businesswoman, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was elected Miss Minnesota USA 2009 and Miss Universe Ghana 2011,

Nego is the co-founder of Style & Grace, a Minneapolis-based etiquette academy.

Early life Nego was born in about 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the age of 12, she was signed to Ford Modeling Agency. She is of Ghanaian, German and Persian ancestry.

Pageants As Miss Minnesota USA 2009, Nego competed at Miss USA 2009 placing in the top 15 at the competition.

In popular culture The play School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh was inspired by the 2011 Miss Universe Ghana competition in which Nego participated, and the controversy around colorism that this contest sparked.

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Important facts

Born
1984, Minneapolis
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Beauty pageant contestant
Nationality
United States, American people, Ghanaian people
Known for
Miss Minnesota USA, Miss USA 2009, Miss Universe 2011, Miss Universe Ghana
Also known as
Erica Yayra Nego

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erica Nego?

American beauty pageant contestant

When was Erica Nego born?

Erica Nego was born in 1984 in Minneapolis.

What is Erica Nego's occupation?

Erica Nego is a beauty pageant contestant.

What is Erica Nego known for?

Erica Nego is known for Miss Minnesota USA, Miss USA 2009, Miss Universe 2011 and Miss Universe Ghana.

What nationality is Erica Nego?

Erica Nego is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erica Nego

· Wikidata: Q16223315

· DBpedia: Erica Nego

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