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Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez crowned Miss Universe 2009
Aug 25, 2009 - 9:04:51 PM
After being crowned Miss Universe 2009, 18 year old Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela 2009, of Mérida, is congratulated by the other 82 contestants from the stage following the telecast at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 9:00 P.M. (ET) on the NBC Television Network. The winner will spend her spectacular year long reign traveling throughout the Universe making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities.
ho/MISS UNIVERSE Organization Photo: Richard D. Salyer
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New York, NY – August 23, 2009 – During one of the
year’s most exciting live international television events
on August 23rd, 2009
, a
star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez,
as MISS UNIVERSE® 2009 live from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, is 18-years-old and she is interested in International Relations.
The judging panel for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant included: Dean
Cain, actor and producer best known for his TV portrayal of Clark
Kent/Superman; Colin Cowie, author/television personality/designer to
the stars; Gerry DeVeaux, award-winning producer, songwriter and style
guru; Farouk Shami, Founder and Chairman of CHI Hair Care; Heather
Kerzner, Ambassador for Kerzner International and their resorts,
including Atlantis, Paradise Island; Richard LeFrak, Chairman,
President and CEO, LeFrak Organization; George Maloof Jr., professional
sports mogul and hotelier; Valeria Mazza, international supermodel;
Matthew Rolston, leading photographer and director; Andre Leon Talley,
award-winning writer and editor; Tamara Tunie, actress, "Law &
Order: Special Victims Unit;" and Keisha Whitaker, fashion maven and
founder of the Kissable Couture lip gloss line.
18 year old Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela 2009, of Mérida, is crowned MISS UNIVERSE 2009, by former titleholder Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, and becomes the 58th MISS UNIVERSE. Amidst the excitement, the crown takes a brief tumble to the floor. Her spectacular year long reign will include traveling throughout the country making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Photo: Richard D. Salyer
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Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from over 80 countries
and territories around the world competed in three categories:
swimsuit, evening gown and personality interview. Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the
two-hour primetime telecast before an estimated worldwide viewing
audience of approximately one billion viewers.
Reacting to the cheering Bahamian crowd, 18 year old Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela 2009, of Mérida, is crowned Miss UNIVERSE 2009, and becomes the 58th MISS UNIVERSE. Her spectacular year long reign will include traveling throughout the country making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Photo: Richard D. Salyer
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Final Results:
First Runner-Up: Miss Domincan Republic, Ada Aimee De La Cruz; will
assume the duties of MISS UNIVERSE 2009 if the titleholder for some
reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Second Runner-Up: Miss Kosovo, Gona Dragusha.
Rest of Top Five: Miss Australia, Rachael Finch; Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos Perez.
Rest of Top Ten: Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar; Miss Czech
Republic, Iveta Lutovska; Miss Switzerland, Whitney Toyloy; Miss USA,
Kristen Dalton; and Miss France, Chloe Mortaud.
Rest of Top Fifteen: Miss Albania, Hasna Xhukici; Miss Belgium,
Zeynep Sever; Miss Croatia, Sarah Cosic; Miss Iceland, Ingibjorg
Egilsdottir; and Miss Sweden, Renate Cerljen.
Miss Photogenic Universe™ Award: Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej. The general public voted on www.nbc.com
for the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera.
She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from pageant sponsor
Diamond Nexus Labs.
Former titleholder Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008 congratulates new titleholder Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela 2009, of Mérida, onstage after winning the title of Miss Universe 2009 following the telecast from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 9:00 P.M. (ET) on the NBC Television Network. The winner will spend her spectacular year long reign traveling throughout the Universe making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Photo: Darren Decker
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Miss Congeniality Universe™ Award: Miss China, Wang Jingyao. This
award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers, who
voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational
participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from
Diamond Nexus Labs.
The MISS UNIVERSE® 2009 prize package includes: the Miss Universe
tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus Labs; a two-year
scholarship from the New York Film Academy worth more than $100,000
dollars to its acting or film-making programs; an eveningwear wardrobe
from Carlos Alberto; a custom swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear
Thailand; a shoe collection from Nina Footwear; an assortment of Luxe
Collection video cameras from DXG USA; a six-day/five-night vacation
for two at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas with air travel
accommodations by JetBlue Airways; a year-long supply of Farouk Systems
products, makers of CHI, the original Ceramic Technology tools; a Skype
kit featuring a laptop computer, webcam, speakers and a one-year
Unlimited World plan to talk to friends and family; membership to
Gravity Fitness and pampering at John Barrett Salon; a fashion
portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology
and skincare services by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; consultations
with personal stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event
wardrobe from leading fashion designers; a New York City apartment for
the year of her reign including living expenses and professional
representation by the Miss Universe Organization to further her
personal and professional goals.
Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez. Photo: Vaughn Scriven
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18 year old Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela 2009, of Mérida, poses onstage with judges Colin Cowie, Valeria Mazza, Tamara Tunie, Farouk Shami, Gerry DeVeaux, Heather Kerzner, Dean Cain, Richard LeFrak, Keisha Whitaker, Matthew Rolston, and George Maloof Jr. after winning the title of Miss Universe 2009 following the telecast from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 9:00 P.M. (ET) on the NBC Television Network. The winner will spend her spectacular year long reign traveling throughout the Universe making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities. Darren Decker
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More about Miss Stefania Fernandez
ABOUT THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION
The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants are a Donald
J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide
grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed
to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's health and
reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations
committed to research and education such as the Latino Commission on
AIDS, God’s Love We Deliver, PSI/YouthAIDS and Gay Men’s Health Crisis.
For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com
Donald Trump with Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez. Photo: Vaughn Scriven
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Photo: Vaughn Scriven
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Photo: Vaughn Scriven
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Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela 2009, of Mérida, arrives to a cheering crowd at the celebration party in Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, after just being crowned MISS UNIVERSE 2009. Her spectacular year long reign will include traveling throughout the country making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities.
ho/MISS UNIVERSE Organization Photo: Patrick Prather
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Donald Trump with Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez, and Ed Fields, Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs, Kerzner Bahamas. Photo: Vaughn Scriven
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