(NSI News Source Info) BAHAMAS -August 26, 2008: In a surprising turn of events, Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 marking the first back-to-back wins for the same country in the history of Miss Universe.
Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez blows a kiss on stage after winning the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009.18-year old Fernandez, who had been criticized for her “off” styling during the 3 weeks of the contest, struggled to maintain the legacy of Venezuelan beauty queens worldwide. Her confidence, added to a very confident answer to the final question, sealed the deal for her crowning.
Favorites Dominican Republic and Australia came in the 1st and 3rd runner-up positions, respectively.
The 2nd runner-up was Marigona Dragusha from Kosovo, who was compared all night to legendary film star Audrey Hepburn.
The 4th runner-up was Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos.
Completing the Top 10 were the contestants from France, South Africa, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and USA.
Iceland, Belgium, Croatia, Albania and Sweden entered the top 15.
Despite a huge European turn out (9 contestants) in the finals and only 3 Latinas in the semifinals, only Kosovo reached the Top 5. All 3 Latinas made the Top 5.
Miss Universe 2009 was presented with a new crown, “Peace” by Diamond Nexus Labs. Dayana Mendoza dropped the crown before she could crown the new winner.
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