Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo in Photos: 20-Year-Old Beauty from USA Crowned in Las Vegas [PHOTOS]
Miss USA Olivia Culpo, 20 was crowned Miss Universe 2012 on Wednesday in the annual Miss Universe telecast in Las Vegas, Nevada . The American beauty from Italian descent was crowned the winner among 89 contestants representing countries from the five continents.
The competition was seen by around 1 billion viewers on TV and online in 190 countries, according to the organizers.
Culpo was crowned by Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes wearing a stunning red, long-sleeved velvet dress. She is the first Miss USA to win the title since 1997 and the eight American to win it in 60 years since the pageant started.
The Runner-Up was Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon, 23 and Miss venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero came third.
Miss Guatemala, Laura Godoy was crowned Miss Congeniality.
