Mary Therese Friel | |
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 Friel in 1979 | |
| Born | Mary Therese Friel February 10, 1959 |
| Spouse | Kent Friel |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss New York USA 1979 Miss USA 1979 |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Universe 1979 (Top 12) |
Mary Therese "Tyger" Friel (born February 10, 1959) is an American model, teacher, activist, businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder who held the title Miss USA 1979.
Friel, who grew up in Pittsford, New York won the titles Miss New York USA and Miss USA. She was later a model, and opened her own modelling agency in 1987. She currently trains and represents many models, as well as training beauty pageant participants.