Miss U.S.A. 2011, Alyssa Campanella, is the ultimate hope for all Americans who are desperately waiting to get the Miss Universe crown home, from past fourteen years.

Brook Lee was the last Miss U.S.A to capture the Miss Universe crown in 1997, since then no other American beauty could win the Miss Universe title.

The 21-year-old New Jersey native, Alyssa, is the ultimate hope for her countrymen. A self-proclaimed history geek, Campanella, is very passionate about space exploration and hockey; she is all set to win the contest this year.

Campanella was named the first runner-up in the 2007 Miss Teen U.S.A pageant titleholder from the United States and is currently participating in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

The 2011 Miss Universe pageant kicks off a series of worldwide events hosted by Brazil. The final event will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 12. The contestants will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.

For the first time ever, the Miss Universe organization will offer a fan vote and an on-screen interactive technology to increase fan engagement worldwide during the 2011 Miss Universe competition.

Fans can vote their favorite contestant into the semifinals, here.

Take a look at some exclusive, unseen pictures of Alyssa Campanellas' photo shoots, grooming and preparation sessions for the Miss Universe contest 2011.

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Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella, getting make-up and hair styling done at Hilton Såo Paulo Morumbi, Brazil, on August 21, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP
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Alyssa Campanella enjoying at Casa Grande in Guaruja, Brazil on August 30, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Miss Universe Great Britain 2011, Chloe-Beth Morgan, Miss Universe 2011 USA and Miss Universe Trinidad & Tobago 2011, Gabrielle Walcott, at Tivoli in Såo Paulo, Brazil on August 28, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Gorgeous Alyssa Campanella at the Jockey Club on August 27, 2011, in Brazil. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Alyssa Campanella, posing in evening gown after arriving in Såo Paulo, Brazil on August 23, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Alyssa posing for fashion photographer Fadil Berisha upon arriving in São Paulo, Brazil. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella, poses in her Catalina - Brasil swimwear. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Alyssa poses for the camera as part of a taping for the upcoming Miss Universe 2011 competition. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Alyssa Campanella, relaxes poolside at Club de Campo in São Paulo, Brazil on Monday, August 29, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Miss USA 2011 poses for a photo during the Welcome Event at Governor's Palace in Såo Paulo, Brazil on August 29, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella, posing for a photo with Miss Universe Cyprus 2011, Andriani Karantoni at Tivoli in São Paulo, Brazil on August 28, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.
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Miss Universe contestants tour the Sao Paulo State Military Police General Command Headquarters on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.