Miss California, Alyssa Campanella, 21, won the Miss USA crown at the annual beauty pageant in Las Vegas on Sunday. Alyssa will represent the nation in this year's Miss Universe pageant to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 12.

Alyssa was born and brought up in New Jersey and is now a full-time model. She represented New Jersey at the Miss Teen USA contest in 2007.

Asked by judge about legalizing marijuana, Alyssa answered saying that she didn't think it should be fully legalized, however, for medical purposes it should be available to those who need it.

Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham came in second, while Miss Alabama and Miss Texas came in third and fourth respectively.

Choosing Miss USA
Miss California Alyssa Campanella reacts after being crowned Miss USA during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas, June 19, 2011. REUTERS
Miss California Alyssa Campanella celebrates after being crowned Miss USA 2011 during the Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 19, 2011.
Miss California Alyssa Campanella celebrates after being crowned Miss USA 2011 during the Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 19, 2011. Reuters
Miss California Alyssa Campanella takes a final walk in her evening gown during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011.
Miss California Alyssa Campanella takes a final walk in her evening gown during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011. Reuters
Miss California Alyssa Campanella competes in her evening gown during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011.
Miss California Alyssa Campanella competes in her evening gown during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011. Reuters
Miss California Alyssa Campanella reacts as she is crowned Miss USA 2011 by Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih during the Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011.
Miss California Alyssa Campanella reacts as she is crowned Miss USA 2011 by Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih during the Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011. Reuters
Miss California Alyssa Campanella competes in the swimsuit portion of the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011.
Miss California Alyssa Campanella competes in the swimsuit portion of the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011. Reuters
Miss California Alyssa Campanella arrives to introduce herself during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011.
Miss California Alyssa Campanella arrives to introduce herself during the 2011 Miss USA pageant in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 19, 2011. Reuters
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