Miss Universe 2011 - The Film

Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Miss Angola Leila Lopes Crowned Miss Universe 2011

As many as 89 beautiful women from around the globe have gathered together in San Paulo, Brazil for the past three weeks to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe. And, on Monday (September 12) night, the world witnessed as reigning Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete crowned her successor.

At the end of the 60th annual Miss Universe pageant, it was Miss Angola Leila Lopes who came out triumphant. During the final round, the 25-year-old beauty was asked what physical characteristics she would change, and she replied that she is very satisfied with the way God created her and that she wouldn't change a thing.

Lopes beat first runner-up Miss Ukraine Olesya Stefanko and overshadowed fan favorite Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup, who came out fourth. Miss Brazil Priscila Machado and Miss China Zilin Luo finished third and fifth respectively, while Miss USA Alyssa Campanella didn't pass the top 16 round and Miss Australia Scherri-Lee Biggs stopped at top 10.

This year's Miss Universe pageant is hosted by NBC "Today" anchor Natalie Morales and the Bravo network's Andy Cohen. Adrienne Maloof of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills", actress Vivica A. Fox and Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega were among the judges for the swimsuit, evening grown and interview competitions.

Miss Universe 2011 Pageant:

• The Winner: Miss Angola Leila Lopes
• 1st Runner-Up: Miss Ukraine Olesya Stefanko
• 2nd Runner-Up: Miss Brazil Priscila Machado
• 3rd Runner-Up: Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup
• 4th Runner-Up: Miss China Zilin Luo
• Miss Congeniality: Miss Montenegro Nikolina Loncar
• Miss Photogenic: Miss Sweden Ronnia Fornstedt
• Best National Costume: Miss Panama Sheldry Saez 

 Source: AceShowbiz

Indian beauty queens

Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra...there was a time when Indian beauties made it to the top. Though Reita Faria won the Miss World title in 1966, it was Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai who started the trend when they bagged the Miss Universe and Miss World titles respectively in the year 1994. Among all these divas, who do you think is the most beautiful? Choose your beauty amongst the beauties.

Sushmita Sen - Miss Universe 1994

Aishwarya Rai - Miss World 1994

Lara Dutta - Miss Universe 2000

Priyanka Chopra - Miss Universe 2000

Diya Mirza (right) - Miss Asia Pacific 2000. That year, India bagged all the top three crowns with Lara winning the Miss Universe title and Priyanka the Miss World crown.

Yukta Mookhey - Miss World 1999

Diana Hayden - Miss World 1997

Reita Faria - Miss World 1966

Zeenat Aman - Miss Asia Pacific 1970

Nicole Faria - Miss Earth 2010

 

Source: yahoo