Mabelynn Capeluj was Miss California USA 2013

Mabelynn Capeluj was born and raised in sunny San Diego. She is currently studying broadcast journalism at Chapman University. After she obtains her Master’s degree, Mabelynn aspires to work for E! News as an Entertainment Reporter. Aside from being a student, Mabelynn is a working model and has shot campaigns for several widely recognized brands.
Recently, she was named a spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation and is the Ambassador for the Walk to Cure Psoriasis in Los Angeles and San Francisco. She was diagnosed with this chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin at the age of sixteen and is proud to raise awareness and funds for this great cause.In her spare time, she likes to go to the beach and enjoys outdoor activities such as jet skiing and rock climbing with her friends. She is proud of being a big sister to her six younger brothers. True to her Latin heritage, Mabelynn loves to spend time watching soccer games with her family.