One judge quoted following Audra's interview: "Her inner beauty shines even brighter than her outer beauty. She has a beautiful heart and an infectious energy about her. She is Miss World."

Audra Mari's official picture as Miss World America 2016
Mari is 22 years old and was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota. Prior to becoming a professional model, Mari was a student at North Dakota State University majoring in Public Relations and Communications. As a Beauty with a Purpose, Mari is passionate about her humanitarian work and advocates for the Irie Foundation, an organization whose mission is to empower atrisk youth to lead productive lives through cultural experiences, educational initiatives mentorship programs, and scholarship opportunities.

Audra Mari was crowned Miss World America 2016 by outgoing titleholder Victoria Mendoza
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