Elyse Umemoto came closer to winning Miss America than she did to taking home the million dollar prize on “Survivor: South Pacific.” The former Miss Washington and Miss American second runner ...

Before heading to the South Pacific for Survivor's 23rd season, former Miss America contestant Elyse Umemoto said: "It's not just my character traits that make me a winner. It's literally in my ...

While initially part of the Savaii tribe's strongest alliances, Elyse Umemoto's prospects on Survivor: South Pacific dwindled when she started to become too close with group leader and returning ...

Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto apologizes for stolen photos posted on TMZ.com. Shown flipping off the camera, playing beer pong, and posing in her bra, Umemoto said she is "deeply hurt by such an ...

YAKIMA, Wash. — Elyse Umemoto championed diversity and women’s issues during her reign as Miss Washington 2007. While she was serving in that role — and partnering with the YWCA to publicize ...

This year’s Miss Washington is Elyse Umemoto. She was second runner-up at the Miss America pageant. And now, some people believe her crown should be stripped. And that’s because a series of ...

TMZ.com posted photos of Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto flipping off the camera while wearing her crown, playing beer pong, posing in her bra and making suggestive hand signs. July 9, 2008, 12:27 ...

TACOMA -- Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto has apologized for pictures of her in embarrassing poses made public by the gossip Web site TMZ.com. In a press conference, Umemoto says the pictures were ...

The reigning Miss Washington has returned from the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas — “I’m Elyse Umemoto. How do you like them apples?” — where she almost won. We like her, and here’s ...

YAKIMA — Former Miss Washington and Wapato native Elyse Umemoto is partnering with the state Attorney General's Office to support a domestic violence bill that would enhance penalties for repeat ...

Before heading to the South Pacific for Survivor's 23rd season, former Miss America contestant Elyse Umemoto said: "It's not just my character traits that make me a winner. It's literally in my ...