Nina Davuluri , a first generation Indian-American , was crowned Miss America . She is the daughter of Indian immigrants and grew up in New York City with her parents who are both doctors. She says her win shows how what defines `` the girl next door '' is evolving . Contestants do strut around in swimsuits , after all , and they are judged as they walk in evening gowns . `` I am living my American dream , '' Davuluri says .
Nina Davuluri , a first generation Indian-American , was crowned Miss America . She is the daughter of Indian immigrants and grew up in New York City with her parents who are both doctors. She says her win shows how what defines `` the girl next door '' is evolving . `` I am living my American dream , '' Davuluri says .