Deirdre Quinn Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the Summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings. Deirdre Quinn Deirdre Quinn (born 1973) is an American actress, known for her role as Miss Texas in the 2000 film "Miss Congeniality". Quinn grew up outside of Philadelphia, and is a graduate of Germantown Academy. She is a graduate in Theatre from Lynchburg College and NYU. She is known for her roles as "Texas" Tina in the television series "Heroes" and Miss Texas, Sandra Bullock's roommate in the mega comedy hit, "Miss Congeniality" (2000), as well
Miss USA South Carolina 1953. Many Miss USA winners have gone to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. Those who have been successful in the industry include Summer Bartholomew, Deborah Shelton, Laura Martinez-Herring, Kelli McCarty, Shanna Moakler, Frances Parker, Ali Landry, Kenya Moore, Brandi Sherwood, Kimberly Pressler, Susie Castillo, Shandi Finnessey, Rachel Smith, and Crystle Stewart. The awards most frequently presented at Miss USA are Miss Amity (also known as Miss Congeniality) and Miss Photogenic. The Miss Amity Award is chosen by the delegates, and recognizes those who are the friendliest and make the pageant experience the most enjoyable. From 1952 to