![...as was Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De la Cruz.]()
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...as was Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De la Cruz.
![It also served as a nice accessory for Miss Belgium,...]()
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It also served as a nice accessory for Miss Belgium, Zeynep Sever.
![...and Miss Albania, Hasna Xhukici.]()
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...and Miss Albania, Hasna Xhukici.
![Miss Australia, Rachael Finch, was considered an early favorite...]()
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Miss Australia, Rachael Finch, was considered an early favorite...
![Eastern Europe also had its share of finalists, including Gona...]()
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Eastern Europe also had its share of finalists, including Gona Dragusha of Kosovo...
![Indeed, Stefania Fernandez made great use of her bikini, and...]()
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Indeed, Stefania Fernandez made great use of her bikini, and the yellow sheet that accented her look.
![...along with Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos Perez.]()
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...along with Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos Perez.
![Shocking as it was for Fernandez, she was able to...]()
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Shocking as it was for Fernandez, she was able to smile and wave like any good beauty queen.
![Some of the world's most beautfiul women vied for the...]()
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Some of the world's most beautfiul women vied for the title of Miss Universe 2009 on Sunday night, descending on Nassau, Bahamas, to compete.
![Of course "The Hills" star had no problem showing a...]()
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Of course "The Hills" star had no problem showing a little skin during her lip-synched performance at the Miss Universe pageant finals. Unfortunately, her attempt to channel Britney Spears, circa 2000, flopped. What's next, Heidi? Shaving your head? Rehab? Attacking a pap's car with an umbrella? Stay tuned ...
![Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, used pink to accent her look...]()
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Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, used pink to accent her look...
![The top 15 contestants made quite the impressive lineup, not...]()
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The top 15 contestants made quite the impressive lineup, not the least of which was Miss Iceland, Ingibjorg Egilsdottir.
![Judging by guest performer Flo Rida's reaction to Miss Venezuela,...]()
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Judging by guest performer Flo Rida's reaction to Miss Venezuela, it's fair to say that he'd agree.
![...Iveta Lutovska of the Czech Republic...]()
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...Iveta Lutovska of the Czech Republic...
![Your Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela.]()
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Your Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela.
![...but as Chloe Mortaud of France shows, any of these...]()
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...but as Chloe Mortaud of France shows, any of these women can stand on her own.
![Finch (r., with Dragusha), defended the swimsuit portion of the...]()
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Finch (r., with Dragusha), defended the swimsuit portion of the contest, saying, 'I think our bodies are a beautiful part of women and we should definitely show them to the world.'
It was a repeat for Venezuela Sunday as Stefania Fernandez won the 2009 Miss Universe beauty pageant.
