Terry Meeuwsen
Terry Meeuwsen Friedrich | |
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| Born | March 2, 1949 De Pere, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | St. Norbert College |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, author, singer, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Organization | Orphan's Promise |
| Known for | Co-host, The 700 Club |
| Notable credit | A New Day (WTMJ-TV NBC News Local) (1978–1986) |
| Television | The 700 Club (1993–present) |
| Title | Miss Appleton 1972 Miss Wisconsin 1972 Miss America 1973 |
| Predecessor | Laurel Schaefer |
| Successor | Rebecca Ann King |
| Spouses | Thomas A. Camburn
(m. 1974; div. 1981)Andy Friedrich
(m. 1981; died 2023) |
| Children | 7 |
Terry Anne Meeuwsen Friedrich (born March 2, 1949) is an American television personality, author, and singer. She is best known as the co-host of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)'s The 700 Club since 1993. Meeuwsen is the founder of Orphan’s Promise, a philanthropic organization leading charity efforts for orphans, especially advocating for help in Ukraine.
Meeuwsen was the 1972 Miss Appleton, 1972 Miss Wisconsin and the winner of the Miss America pageant in 1973, taking both the talent and swimsuit competitions. She was the first Miss Wisconsin delegate to hold the Miss America title.