Dressed in a red gown, 18 year old Stefania Fernandez was hailed as the fairest of all the 83 contestants at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2009. The said victory made Venezuela hit the title twice in a row (2008 and 2009) and win 6 times in total.


The Peace crown which was chosen to by the majority of the voters fell to the floor as Ms. Venezuela jumps in joy while it was being handed over by the former Ms. Universe Dayana Mendoza.



She was joined by the other four finalists including the first runner up, Ms. Dominican Republic, followed by Kosovo, Australia, and then Puerto Rico.

Venezuela made it once again after the victory in 1996 as Dayana Mendoza, 22, was crowned Miss Universe 2008.

Dayana received the crown from her predecessor, Riyo Mori of Japan. Dayana was being kidnapped in her hometown and she says that this ordeal made her strong and remain poised even under pressure.



USA gathered another attention as Crystle Stewart became the second Miss USA in a row to fall down during the Miss Universe pageant. She tumbled during the evening gown competition just like Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith.

Both ladies stood up after the fall as if nothing happened.

Majority of the Final five candidates were from Latin America: Miss Mexico, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss Colombia and Miss Venezuela. Finishing the elite five was Miss Russia.

Miss Mexico finished as fourth runner up, followed by Miss Russia. Miss Dominican Republic ended up as second runner up. Miss Colombia finished second behind Mendoza.

Miss Thailand won the best national Costume and Miss El Salvador as Miss Congeniality.

Talk show host Jerry Springer and Spice girl Melanie Brown hosted the said event held in Vietnam.