Jimena Navarrete, a 22-year-old brunette from Mexico, was named Miss Universe in
Las Vegas on Monday.

The first runner-up was Miss Jamaica, Yendi Phillipps, while Miss Australia, Jesinta Campbell, was second runner-up.

The finalists are:

22-year-old Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete
19-year-old Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell
24-year-old Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps
23-year-old Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska
22-year-old Miss Philippines Venus Raj

Navarrete, a nature enthusiast from Guadalajara, defeated favorites from Ireland, the Philippines and Venezuela to become the 59th winner of the crown in a show broadcast live around the world.

She received the crown from reigning Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez, Venezuela’s second winner in as many years.

In a major shock, this year’s Miss Venezuela failed to make it past the first cut, when the 83 contestants were whittled down to 15. Miss USA, another favored contender, was also eliminated at the outset.

Miss Campbell (Australia) won the Miss Congeniality Universe award while Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Photogenic Universe and a second
award for having the best national costume.

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