Elena LaQuatra
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About
Known for being crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA in 2016. She garnered widespread popularity for her inspirational story, which involves her hearing with a cochlear implant.
Before Fame
She was deafened in both ears at age 4 due to bacterial meningitis. She subsequently graduated from Point Park University with her bachelor's degree in broadcasting on camera.
Trivia
She was profiled in USA Today in June 2016. She has also developed a sizable following on Instagram with more than 10,000 followers.
Family Life
Her parents made the decision, while she was still young, to move ahead with the cochlear implants to help her regain her sense of hearing.
Associated With
She said she was inspired to enter the world of pageant competition after meeting Miss USA 1995 Heather Whitestone, who was deaf.
