Miss Universe back home to celebrate win, says Venezuela aiming for third consecutive crownSeptember 19th, 2009 Miss Universe celebrates historic win in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — The newly crowned Miss Universe returned to her native Venezuela on Saturday to celebrate her historic selection, saying the nation would go for its third consecutive win at next year's pageant. Stefania Fernandez, 18, was welcomed at the airport with a red carpet and flowers.
AP Interview: New Miss Universe says title an unlikely achievement after early setbackAugust 25th, 2009 Miss Universe says crown fulfills improbable goalNASSAU, Bahamas — The 2009 Miss Universe says her title fulfills a lifelong dream — and an improbable one for a girl who finished last in one of her first beauty pageants. Stefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, said Monday in an interview with The Associated Press that despite the rocky start, she continued competing in order to keep busy.
15 finalists named at Miss Universe pageant; Miss USA among those chosenAugust 24th, 2009 Miss USA among 15 Miss Universe finalistsNASSAU, Bahamas — Miss USA was chosen Sunday as one of the top 15 finalists who will be vying for the Miss Universe crown. Kristen Dalton joins contestants from the following countries: Puerto Rico, Iceland, Albania, Czech Republic, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Sweden, Kosovo, Australia, France, Switzerland, South Africa, Croatia and Venezuela.
Stefania Fernandez: Miss Universe 2009August 24th, 2009 Miss Venezuela 18-year-old lady Stefania Fernandez is the new Miss Universe 2009. She has been crowned as Miss Universe on Sunday at the picturesque Paradise Island on Atlantis in the Bahamas.
Indian hopes dashed at Miss Universe contestAugust 24th, 2009 NASSAU - Indian hopes were dashed when Miss India Ekta Choudhry failed to make the top 15 in the Miss Universe 2009 contest. Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, was eventually named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant.
Miss Venezuela named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant for 2nd straight yearAugust 24th, 2009 Venezuela wins Miss Universe crown againNASSAU, Bahamas — Miss Venezuela has been named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas. Stefania Fernandez was crowned Sunday night.
Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez is Miss Universe 2009August 24th, 2009 ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND - Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009 here Monday, beating 84 contenders in the 58th edition of the annual pageant. Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela placed the glittering $120,000 crown on 18-year-old Fernandez who looked pretty in a red evening gown.
India's Ekta Chaudhary out of Miss Universe contestAugust 24th, 2009 ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND - Delhi girl Ekta Chaudhary Monday failed to make it to the top 15 finalists of the Miss Universe 2009 contest here, dashing hopes of getting the crown back to India. The top 15 finalists who will be vying for the Miss Universe crown are from Albania, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Iceland, Kosovo, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, the US and Venezuela.
Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza to appear topless in MaximAugust 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza is set to appear topless in the September issue of men's mag Maxim. The magazine will hit newsstands just as she relinquishes her crown Aug.
When a 5m croc attacked Miss Universe AustraliaJuly 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch was left shaken after a 5m crocodile named Eric attacked her during a visit to the Northern Territory. She later said that it was an incredible, yet scary experience.
'Ekta Choudhary perfect mix of Indian beauty and international style'July 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Miss India Universe Ekta Choudhary is nearly set to take part in the Miss Universe pageant. Fashion diva Ritu Kumar, who is designing Choudhary's outfits, says she is a perfect combination of Indian beauty and international style.
Miss Universe Australia denies crown stripping rumoursJune 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch has denied rumours that her leaked spat with pageant's national director could create grounds for her sacking. The 20-year-old was previously reported to be at the risk of losing her title after details of her letter of complaint to the New York head office of the Miss Universe Organisation was made public.
Oz Miss Universe contender brands her 3yr management contract a 'prison sentence'June 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australia's Miss Universe hopeful Rachael Finch says that the three-year management contract he has been railroaded into after winning her crown makes her feel as if she has received a "prison sentence". The Sydney-based beauty, who was crowned in April, has hired lawyers to take her case to Miss Universe Australia, claiming she was rushed into signing the contract.
Miss California Carrie Prejean stripped of her crownJune 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Miss California Carrie Prejean, who sparked a furor at the Miss USA pageant by taking a stand against gay marriage, has been stripped off her crown. She was fired on Wednesday for failing to fulfill her obligations, according to a release by K2 Productions, the independent producers of the Miss California USA pageant, under license from Miss Universe, reports Fox News.
Interesting Facts and Figures: Lara DuttaMay 3rd, 2009 Lara Dutta: It is not a secret that Bollywood beauty Lara Dutta is a beauty with brains. This was demonstrated when she scored the highest possible marks in the history of the Miss Universe Contest.
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