VIDEO: Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe As Miss Nigeria Wins Miss Congeniality

 

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, a relative pageant newcomer, has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than 80 other countries at Sunday's pageant in Miami.

Vega, a 22-year-old student of business administration from Barranquilla, Colombia, said she would wear the crown with "pride and excitement" as she heard the news that fans in Colombia had taken to the streets to celebrate.Although she was far from home, Vega said she still felt the support from local Latinos.

Crowd favorite Miss Venezuela Migbelis Lynette Castellanos was cut after the top ten. She had tremendous support and pressure locally and back home. The Miami suburb of Doral, which was host to the women during their stay, is also known as "Doralzuela" for its many Venezuelan residents.

Our very own Miss Nigeria, Celestine Queen, took home the Miss Congeniality prize, Miss Puerto Rico won the Miss Photogenic award and thanks to fan votes, Miss Indonesia won the National Costume Award for her ornate national garb that weighed a whopping 44 lbs.
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