Venezuela’s Stefania Fernandez crowns Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete in Las Vegas, Nevada

Stefania Fernandez Krupij is Venezuela's sixth Miss Universe, crowned on August 23, 2009, amid 82 competitors. She succeeded Dayana Mendoza and made history as both predecessor and successor were from Venezuela. On August 23, 2010, she crowned Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, marking the end of her reign in Las Vegas.

Venezuela’s Alexandra Braun crowns Miss Earth 2006 Hil Hernandez in Manila, Philippines

Alexandra Braun from Venezuela was crowned Miss Earth 2005 in the Philippines, marking the first win for her country. In 2006, she returned to crown Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar from Chile as Miss Earth, the first winner from Chile. The 2006 pageant featured 82 candidates and various special awards.

Priscilla Meirelles crowns Miss Earth 2005 Alexandra Braun in Quezon City, Philippines

Priscilla Meirelles of Brazil was 21 years old when she was crowned Miss Earth 2004 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She competed against 60 other candidates. On September 5, 2004, Meirelles turned 22. A month later, she went back to the Philippines and crowned her successor Alexandra … Continue reading Priscilla Meirelles crowns Miss Earth 2005 Alexandra Braun in Quezon City, Philippines