Read previewWith her youthful looks and toned abs, it's hard to tell that Marissa Teijo, 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in the Miss Texas USA competition.
"I don't eat cheeses.
I don't eat processed meats.
AdvertisementAlthough Aarieanna Ware, 26 — last year's Miss Dallas winner — won the Miss Texas USA title, Teijo told ABC News El Paso affiliate KVIA that she hopes she can inspire others to be confident.
Representatives for Teijo and Miss Texas USA did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.
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