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Leila Lopes from Angola has been crowned as the new Miss Universe, beating 88 other competitors to win the title in Sao Paulo, Brazil — the first time the notorious beauty pageant was held in a South American country.
Lopes took the crown from last year’s winner, Mexico’s Ximena Navarrete.
In this year’s contest, Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko was first runner-up and Miss Brazil Priscila Machado was second runner-up.
Leading up to the final round, organizers declared the most photogenic contestant to be Miss Sweden Ronnia Fornstedt and bestowed the award of “Miss Congeniality” to Miss Montenegro Nikolina Lončar. Both women were awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from pageant sponsor Diamond Nexus Labs each.
The final 5 were contestants representing Ukraine, the Philippines, China, Brazil and Angola.
The Miss Universe Organization, which runs the pageant, is owned by Donald Trump and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
The Miss Universe 2011 prize package includes: a year’s supply of hair care products and tools; a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus; a shoe wardrobe; eveningwear wardrobe; a year’s supply of nail care products; sun care products; a one-year scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss Universe; personal services including membership to a fitness club and hair services; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare services; professional health and nutrition consultation and dental services; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties; year-long consultation with a fashion stylist; and access to a personal appearance wardrobe.