Born on July 5th, the day after Independence Day, 18 year old Stevi Lauren Perry from Hamburg, Arkansas was destined to represent the USA. Stevi was crowned Miss Teen USA 2008 on August 16th, 2008 at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas.

Stevi already has her dreams and goals set in stone. Having recently graduated from the New York Film Academy, she is certain that she will pursue a career in acting and modeling.

Already established as a successful model, Stevi has modeled for a top national dance apparel company and was chosen as a finalist in CosmoGirl's "So You Want to be a Model" contest, beating thousands of other entrants.

In addition to her love of modeling, Stevi’s other great passion is acting. She knew that acting was her calling during her senior year of high school when she was cast in several school plays. Her favorite role was playing Belle in “Beauty and the Beast.”

Stevi sees herself as an outgoing and down-to-earth young woman who is determined, motivated, and easy to connect with, believing that her strongest talents include gaining people's trust as well as making people feel at ease. Some of her most favorite hobbies include shopping, relaxing with friends, working out, and traveling.