US Olivia Culpo crowned Miss Universe 2012
American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 at a gala ceremony in Los Angeles, while Philippines' Janine Tugonon was adjudged the first runner-up followed by Venezuela's Irene Esser.
India's Shilpa Singh made it to the top 16 spot but failed to progress further.
Miss
Universe 2011 Leila Lopes of Angola crowned Culpo as the new Miss
Universe at the glittering ceremony held at Planet Hollywood casino on
the Las Vegas Strip.
As
many as 89 beauty queens from around the world descended on Las Vegas
on Wednesday night to compete for the title of Miss Universe.
The
panel of 10 judges included singer Cee Lo Green, Pablo Sandoval of the
World Series champion Giants, "Iron Chef" star Masaharu Morimoto and US
Olympic beach volleyball gold medallist Kerri Walsh Jennings.
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