2nd runner-up 2023, 1st runner-up Miss California Teen USA 2017, Non-finalist 2023
A native of Santa Monica, Samantha Ramos was crowned Miss California USA on 23 June 2024 and represented California as the home state representative at the Miss USA 2024 pageant in Hollywood.
Miss California USA 2024 Samantha Ramos, a true California girl, was born and raised in the Golden State. She attended Cal State University, Fullerton where she studied Business. She is currently the Marketing Director at her family owned restaurant group with two franchise locations. Passionate about empowering Latina women, Samantha is an Ambassador for Girls Inc., a nonprofit that encourages young women to be Strong, Smart, and Bold. She volunteers in low-income schools, teaching body positivity, communication skills, and cyber safety. With a love for music, Samantha represented California as a finalist in NBC’s The American Song Contest and garnered 10 million TikTok views.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Samantha’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at NAME’s previous pageant photos.
