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Raquel Roxanne Beezley is the 57th MISS CALIFORNIA USA®. Raquel was crowned MISS CALIFORNIA USA 2008 on November 2007 in Los Angeles, California at the Orpheum Theatre.

Raquel is a 21 year old college graduate who holds her Associates of Arts degree in Humanities. Her future goal is to become an entertainment/fashion correspondent.

A true California girl, Raquel was born and raised in the southern California desert in the small town of Barstow. Once a waitress at a local restaurant, Raquel has now devoted all of her time to the position of MISS CALIFORNIA USA®. You can find her on many red carpet events, celebrity hosted fundraisers, and exclusive parties in Hollywood.

Raquel has a passion for helping society. She is a community service advocate and has won many awards for her service with such organizations as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Make A Wish Foundation, March of Dimes, Relay for Life, and veteran and retirement homes in her own community. Raquel is most inspired by her involvement with the “Green Movement” where she shares her knowledge about the effects of global warming in society and how individuals can decrease their harmful acts to help in the prevention of global warming. Due to her continued leadership and community service, the city of Barstow declared December 17, “Raquel Beezley Day”.

When Raquel isn’t busy working out, lending a helping hand or attending lavish celebrity events you can find her spending quality time with her loved ones. When not cooking Filipino cuisine with her grandmother, babysitting with her niece, or laughing hysterically with her mother, Raquel enjoys watching ESPN and sport games with her older brother Ryan and her red-headed twin brother Conrad.