Teijo's journey into pageantry was encouraged by Jackie of Bazaar Model Management, who suggested she enter the Miss Texas USA pageant after age restrictions were lifted.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County recently honored Marissa Teijo, a 72-year-old bodybuilder and pageant contestant, for her remarkable achievements and inspiring impact.

On Monday, El Paso County approved a resolution to celebrate the achievements of bodybuilder and former teacher Marissa Teijo, who became the first senior contestant at 71 years old to compete in ...

Marissa Teijo, now 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA at 71 years old.

Marissa Teijo, 72, made history last month for being the oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA. Teijo told People she lifts weights three times a week and doesn't eat cheese, processed meats ...

Marissa Teijo, a 72-year-old retired elementary school teacher and grandmother from El Paso made history last month as the oldest contestant in the Miss Texas pageant.

Bejeweled and sequined with her hair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA competition, to ...

(CNN) — Bejeweled and sequined with her hair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA ...