Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, was runner-up in the global beauty pageant.
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Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus (L); Miss USA, Olivia Culpo (2nd-L); Miss Australia, Renae Ayris (C); Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon (2nd-R); and Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, were finalists in the global beauty pageant.
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Miss Mexico, Karina Gonzalez, stands on stage with other Miss Universe contestants.
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Miss France, Marie Payet.
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Miss Australia, Renae Ayris, competes in the swimsuit competition.
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Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, strikes a pose in the swimsuit competition.
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Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, waves after being crowned Miss Universe.
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Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, is congratulated by other contestants.
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Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes of Angola.
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Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, is crowned Miss Universe.
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A 20-year-old beauty queen from Rhode Island has become the first American to be crowned Miss Universe in 15 years.
Olivia Culpo took the crown from Leila Lopes of Angola at the Planet Hollywood casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.
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