Macel Wilson | |
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Born | Macel Patricia Leilani Wilson May 5, 1943 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
Alma mater | Miami Dade College University of Copenhagen |
Occupations |
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Spouse |
Jens Henrik Packness
(m. 1967) |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Miss Hawaii USA 1962 Miss USA 1962 |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Brown |
Major competition(s) | Miss USA 1962 (Winner) Miss Universe 1962 (Top 15) |
Macel Patricia Leilani Wilson (born May 5, 1943) is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 1962. Previously crowned Miss Hawaii USA 1962, Wilson was the first entrant from Hawaii, first Asian American, and first woman of color to win Miss USA. Later in life, Wilson relocated to Denmark and became a film editor for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) and a visual artist.