2nd runner-up 2018, Top 10 2017
A native of Alexandria, Victoria Paul was crowned Miss Louisiana USA on 6 October 2018 and represented Louisiana at the Miss USA 2019 pageant in Reno, Nevada. Victoria went on to compete on the 24th season of The Bachelor. She was eliminated in week 6. She returned for the 7th season of Bachelor in Paradise and quit in week 1.
A native of Alexandria, Miss Louisiana USA 2019 Victoria Paul is a practical nurse who practiced specialty nursing for two years in Dermatology before taking on the challenge of emergent care. She currently works full-time in Urgent Care as well as continuing to work part-time in Dermatology.
Victoria is passionate about fitness and health but also about empowering and motivating others, especially children. The 26-year-old draws from her own challenges that she faced in her childhood. At one time, Victoria and her family lived in a homeless shelter.
Her goal as Miss Louisiana USA 2019 is to use her voice to inspire children to follow their dreams no matter from where they may come, including those facing issues such as poverty or addictive parents.
In her spare time, Victoria enjoys travel, songwriting and hanging out with her rescue dog, Doodle.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Victoria’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 Victoria’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Victoria’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Mariah Clayton as Miss Louisiana USA 2020.
Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Victoria’s “after the crown” photos.