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Miss Chile Sofia Depassier Named Miss Congeniality at Miss Universe Pageant

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Sofia Depassier has made a lasting impression…

The 24-year-old Chilean beauty queen and current Miss Chile may not have made the Top 16 at this year’s Miss Universe pageant, but she didn’t leave home empty-handed.

Sofia Depassier, Miss ChileDepassier was named Miss Congeniality during the pageant, which took place in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel was named the new Miss Universe. Second runner-up went to Andreina Martinez Founier of the Dominican Republic and the first runner-up was Amanda Dudamel of Venezuela.

Gabriel is the first Filipino-American to win Miss USA and according to her official bio, her “mission is for women and young girls to see themselves in her, and feel inspired to conquer their goals by owning who they are.”

The night started off with the Top 16 contestants being revealed following a preliminary competition.

Top 16: Ashley Cariño (Puerto Rico), Mideline Phelizor (Haiti), Monique Riley (Australia), Andreina Martinez Founier (Dominican Republic), Payengxa Lor (Laos), Ndavi Nokeri (South Africa), Telma Madeira (Portugal), Amelia Tu (Canada), Alessia Rovegno (Perú), Tya Jané Ramey (Trinidad & Tobago), Gabriëla Dos Santos (Curacao), Divita Rai (India), Amanda Dudamel (Venezuela), Alicia Faubel (Spain), R’Bonney Gabriel (USA) and María Fernanda Aristizábal (Colombia).

Following the competition of the beauty queens in evening gowns and bathing suits, the Top 5 were revealed to be the following: Amanda Dudamel (Venezuela), R’Bonney Gabriel (USA), Ashley Cariño (Puerto Rico), Gabriëla Dos Santos (Curacao) and Andreina Martinez Founier (Dominican Republic).

After a question round the Top 3 were revealed to be Andreina Martinez Founier (Dominican Republic), R’Bonney Gabriel (USA) and Amanda Dudamel (Venezuela).

The Social Impact Award went to Anna Sueangam-iam of Thailand and Viktoria Apanasenko of Ukraine received the Spirit of Carnival Award.

It was also announced that the next edition of the Miss Universe pageant will take place in El Salvador.

Venezuela’s Gabriela Isler Crowned Miss Universe

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It’s a crowning achievement for Gabriela Isler…

The 25-year-old Venezuelan beauty queen has been named the new Miss Universe.

Gabriela Isler, Miss Venezuela, Miss Universe,

Isler,  who appears on Venezuela’s Venevision television network and is an accomplished flamenco dancer, was crowned Saturday night at the end of the pageant held at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall.

With the win, Isler has given Venezuela the country’s third Miss Universe title in six years.

Within minutes of Isler’s crowning in Moscow, President Nicolas Maduro sent his congratulations over Twitter, celebrating her performance as a “triumph for Venezuela.”

Venezuela has won more major international beauty competitions than any other nation, including seven Miss Universe titles.

In the excitement just after the announcement, the tiara fell off Isler’s head as she was being crowned by Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo of the United States. Isler caught the crown laughing.

Spain’s Patricia Rodrigues was the runner-up, with four of the five finalists representing Latin American countries. Miss Ecuador Constanza Baez and Miss Brazil Jekelyne Oliveira, finished 2nd and 4th, respectively. The only non-Latina finalist was third runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss Philippines.

This year’s beauty pageant was judged by Aerosmith frontman and lead singer Steven Tyler, Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants’ Chef Nobu, Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski, television personality Carol Alt, supermodel Anne V. and Russian pop star Philip Kirkorov.

All Hail the Latina Beauty Queen!

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Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos is bringing the Miss World crown back to her native country for the first time in 16 years.

The 21-year-old human resources graduate—who spent five years studying in a convent and once considered becoming a nun—beat out approximately 120 fellow contestants to win the title at the Miss World beauty pageant, which was held at London’s Earls Court on Sunday.

Miss Venezuela named Miss World

Last year’s winner, Alexandria Mills of the United States, presented the crown to Sarcos when the final results were announced.

“I believe that the next Miss World should be a woman of responsibility and reason,” said Sarcos, who works for a broadcasting company, before
winning the title. “I believe the woman should be committed to the organization and help people in need. Beauty with a heart.”

Sarcos, who says her future ambition is to work with non-governmental organizations and children, is the sixth Miss Venezuela to win the crown in the pageant’s 60-year history.

“Winning means everything to me and I hope to take advantage of being a winner in a productive manner,” said Sarcos. “I’m unbelievably happy to have won and there are some incredible girls. I first and foremost want to help people in need. I would like to help people like me. I am an orphan. I would also like to help the elderly and troubled teenagers. As many people as I can.”

Miss Philippines Gwendoline Ruais was named the first runner-up, while Miss Puerto Rico Amanda Perez placed third.

In her new role, Sarcos will now spend the year supporting a wide range of global charity projects supported by Miss World’s “Beauty with a Purpose” program.

Click here to read more about Sarcos.