Miss USA®: The Main Event

MISS USA® 2008 JUDGES

TELECAST JUDGES
	KRISTIAN ALFONSO Actress, jewelry and clothing designer, wife and mother... Kristian Alfonso is doing it all. Alfonso began her career on NBC's long-running daytime drama "Days of our Lives" and has never stopped working as an actress since! Now, Alfonso has garnered tremendous success as a businesswoman with her fashion and jewelry lines: Hope Faith Miracles and Hope by Kristian Alfonso. Both of her lines are sold on the Home Shopping Network and at www.kristianonline. com.

	AMANDA BEARD With her placement on the 2004 Olympic team in Athens at age 22, Amanda Beard is already a three time Olympian. She became the second youngest Olympic medalist in American swimming history when at the age of 14 she won two silver medals and one gold medal at the 1996 Games.

	KELLY CARLSON Kelly's big break in Hollywood came in 2003 when she joined the cast of "Nip/Tuck," playing aspiring model, Kimber Henry. Kelly went on to guest-star on the drama "Everwood" and the soap opera "Passions." Kelly gives much of her time to charitable causes as well. She's visited injured veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan at Fort Hood, and is a spokeswoman for charitable organization, The Smile Network.

	ROBERT EARL Entrepreneur Robert Earl is the founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood International, Inc and the co-chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Earl has been the CEO of several successful public companies and is recognized as a leader in the leisure, retail and entertainment industries. In October 2006, Earl became a partner in the Everton Football Club a member of the United Kingdom’s Premiere League, turning his love of the sport into a business venture. Mr. Earl and his wife Tricia live in Orlando, FL., and have three children, Beth, Cara and Robbie.

	JOEY FATONE Joey, a former member of the hugely popular band *NSYNC, can currently be seen as the new red-carpet host for TV Guide Network. Joey is also the host of NBC's ultimate sing-along variety game show "The Singing Bee." Joey and his wife Kelly currently reside in Orlando with their daughter Brianna. He remains actively involved with his charity, The Family Fatone Foundation as well as working on different movie and television projects.

	SHAWNE MERRIMAN In just three seasons, San Diego Charger's Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman has become one of the NFL's preeminent superstars. In 2007 he earned his third Pro Bowl invitation in as many professional seasons. While Merriman takes pride in all facets of his game, getting to the quarterback is his specialty. Merriman has recorded at least 10 sacks in each of his three NFL seasons and he's already among the most prolific pass rushers in Charger's history.

	HEATHER MILLS Heather Mills is a patron of No More Landmines and a United Nations Association Goodwill Ambassador who has campaigned for over 14 years to raise funds and awareness to rid the world of landmines. She is also a patron of VIVAVegetarian International Voice for Animals. In addition to her extensive philanthropic endeavors, Heather also recently starred on the fourth season of the hit show "Dancing with the Stars."

	KEN PAVES Behind every gorgeous celebrity is a fabulously talented hairdresser. For the past 10 years, Ken Paves, one of the world's most sought after hairstylists in the fashion and entertainment industries, has created award-winning looks for Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba and Paulina Rubio, to name a few. Ken's work has graced the covers of such magazines as Elle, Marie Claire,, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, In Style, Vanity Fair and many others.

	ROB SCHNEIDER Schneider recently finished post-production on his directorial debut, the prison comedy "Big Stan," to be released in February. Schneider is currently in production on "The Chosen One," which he co-wrote and will produce with his brother, John Schneider.This fall, Schneider will co-star with Adam Sandler and John Turturro in the Sandler vehicle "You Don't Mess with the Zohan." Schneider's other memorable films include, "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo," "Benchwarmers," "The Animal" and "The Hot Chick." He has also had many hilarious cameos in films such as "The Waterboy," "Big Daddy," "Little Nicky" and "Mr. Deeds."

	CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Christian is the winner of the fourth season of Bravo's smash hit show, "Project Runway." He is a freelance designer who travels between New York City and Los Angeles, working with designer Rosetta Getty.

	GEORGE WAYNE George Wayne is arguably the most unique pop culture writer in business today. Best known for his searing, witty and fascinating interviews for Vanity Fair over the past 14 years,Wayne has recently published his much anticipated memoirs "Uncensored Vanities" which will debut across the globe this September 2008.

PRELIMINARY JUDGES
	DAVID DZANIS David Dzanis is Vice President of Pepsi-Cola Client Services at Genesco Sports Enterprises (GSE), where he oversees sports strategy for the $5 billion refreshment beverage unit of PepsiCo. David's responsibilities include marketing strategy and activation related to Pepsi's sponsorship for sports properties.

	LISA HOWFIELD Lisa Howfield is the General Manager for KVBC TV 3, the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas, NV where she has worked since 1994. Prior to joining KVBC, Howfield held positions with various entertainment companies in including Warner Bros., Rhino Records and Polygram Records.

	ALICIA JACOBS A former Miss NV USA, Alicia Jacobs joined Las Vegas NBC affiliate, KVBC, in November of 2003 covering entertainment news. Proclaimed "Queen of Celebrity Scoop" by VEGAS magazine, Alicia's interviews have included George Clooney, P. Diddy, Jay Leno, Drew Barrymore & Andrea Bocelli's first ever English language interview.

	SANDY MECCA Sandy was a southern California girl and grew up playing tennis, eventually competing on the Virginia Slims Professional Tennis tour. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the After School All Stars and for the Lied Animal Shelter. Sandy is also very active as a member on the charitable committee for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute and the NV Cancer Institute.

	CHARLES J. NABIT, J.D. Mr. Nabit has been involved in the development, management and operation of health care facilities and programs for more than 25 years. He has developed and operated companies specializing in long term care, psychiatric and chemical dependency services, home health care, retail and institutional pharmacy operations and specialty rehabilitation and therapy services.

	BOB WEBBER Bob Webber currently serves as Creative Director for Nina Footwear Corp., where he oversees all product development. He is responsible for the creative direction of the brand's advertising campaigns, as well as overseeing the creation of collections licensed under the Nina brand.

	MARK J.WYLIE Mark is Vice President, Talent Relations for the non-profit organization, Best Buddies. Founded by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships and integrated employment. Mark also recently starred on season three of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" where he was a finalist.