MISS Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating contestants from the United States and the Ukraine to take the coveted title.
The Miami suburb of Doral, which played host to the women during their stay, is also known as "Doralzuela" for its many Venezuelan residents. Three of the last six Miss Universe titles have gone to Venezuela, where beauty pageants are big business.
MISS Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating contestants from the United States and the Ukraine to take the coveted title.
The universe has declared its new queen: On Sunday night, hosts Thomas Roberts and Natalie Morales crowned Paulina Vega of Colombia as the newest Miss Universe winner. Her powers include smiling for over three hours, not glaring at Rob Dyrdek
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega (L) is crowned by last year's Miss Universe, Venezuela's Gabriela Isler, at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant in Miami (Photo: Reuters). Beauty pageants are big business in Latin America, where girls are groomed for the