Elaine Ficarra is bringing diversity to the pageant scene: She’s a former Miss Philadelphia who currently holds the title of Miss Independence. “I’m proud to say that I was the first Filipino American Miss Philadelphia and that I get to be that diversity in the Miss America organization,” she said.

Photo courtesy: Christopher Descano Photography

<p>Elaine Ficarra is bringing diversity to the pageant scene: She&rsquo;s a former Miss Philadelphia who currently holds the title of Miss Independence. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to say that I was the first Filipino American Miss Philadelphia and that I get to be that diversity in the Miss America organization,&rdquo; she said.</p>
<p>Photo courtesy: Christopher Descano Photography</p>

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