Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010, of Mexico will crown her successor at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in South America. As part of a network deal it will be televised by NBC in the United States. The 60th Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition will air live from Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011
Contestants from more than 80 countries around the globe will meet in Brazil for almost a month of events leading up to the live telecast. They will compete in events such as swimsuit, evening gown and interview, and one will win the title of Miss Universe 2011. This is first time in its 60-year history the Miss Universe contest will be held in Brazil.
In a press release is was said during Navarrete’s “reign, Navarrete has traveled the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation. The next Miss Universe will continue this work.”
The beautiful Yendi Phillipps, who recently celebrated her birthday, is a winner at the Style Observer Awards at the Frenchman in Jamaica. The Style Observer Awards recognizes Jamaica’s most fashionable people in several categories. Phillipps who was the first Jamaican to place as first-runner up in her historic run for Miss Universe grabbed the awarded the People’s Choice for Most Stylish.
She thanked her fans by tweeting from her blackberry; “I’m at the Observer Style Awards-to everyone who voted & awarded me the People’s Choice for most Stylish-THANK YOU!! “
The freshly crowned Miss Universe, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, has begun a new journey in her life with the Miss Universe Organization. She’s done a numerous amounts of interviews, press conferences, and getting settled into her new luxury apartment as well as one of the most glamourous roles of her life.
She has even had to answer to more controversial questions such as her thoughts on Arizona‘s immigration law which she respectfully gave her view that while “Every country has the right to impose and enact their laws” speaking while wearing her new sash and crown,” I tell you that all the Mexicans and the Latins that are living here in the United States are hardworking people – people who want to improve on their quality of life.” While earlier we reported her appearance on Letterman, Navarrete shares her first week on duty with the world in the clip below.
As Miss Universe, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, will do a great deal of media including interviews, promoting awareness of important issues, and of course David Letterman’s Top Ten.
She was crowning by Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez. But prior to winning, with a remix of Kelly Roland’s “Commander” in the background, she commanded the crowd and instantly became a favorite.
Miss Mexico costume was inspired by the Aztek Calendar, 2012 anybody?
During the final question when asked by Olympic Gold Medalist Figure Skater how she felt about unsupervised internet use, Navarrete answered “I do believe that Internet is an indispensable, necessary too for the present time” speaking through an interpreter but, “We must be sure to teach them the values that we learned as a family.”
The newly crowned Miss Universe won prizes that range from an undisclosed salary, a luxury New York Apartment, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy with housing at the end of her reign, jewelry, clothes, and shoes from sponsors. This is the first win for Mexico in Miss Universe Pageant since 1991.
Miss USA Rima Fakih who in the past week revealed her national costume and opposed the building of a mosque near Ground Zero did not make it to the top 15. Keep reading for a complete roundup of pageant results.
First Runner-up and my personal pick: Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps, Although she didn’t win the crown, she bested all the contestants in the swimsuit round with a score of 9.4
On her final question regarding acceptability of the death penalty, Miss Jamaica said “I believe that life is a gift” and “I believe that none of us as humans have the right to take a life.”
Second Runner-up: Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, she scored an 8.5 in the swimsuit category. With the theme of swimwear being “Fashion for Freedom”, Miss Australia was asked “what role should the government play in regulating potentially offensive clothing?” She responded by saying “One of the greatest things we have is the freedom of choice. I don’t think the government should have any say in what we wear.”
Third Runner-up: Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavaka scored an 8.7 in the swimsuit round. When asked about full-body scanners in airports she responded by saying “I think it’s a very important question of security” and added “If that helps us save the lives of people, then I’m for it.”
Fourth Runner-up and prediction favorite: Miss Philippines Venus Raj, scored a 8.7 in the swimsuit round. William Baldwin asked “What is one big mistake you’ve made and what did you do to make it right” she responded by saying “You know what sir, in my 22 years of existence I can say there is nothing major, major, I mean problem that I have done in my life because I am very confident with my family, with the love that they are given to me. Thank you so much that I am here. Thank you, thank you so much.” I believe this is where nerves may have gotten to the favored Miss Philippines. She looks stunning nonetheless.
Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell won Miss Congeniality
Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Photogenic Universe
Miss Thailand also won Best National Costume
In the top 10:
Albania, Australia, Guatemala, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Ukraine. Photo Credits include AP and Miss Universe Organization.
Contestants from more than 80 countries around the globe will meet in Brazil for almost a month of events leading up to the live telecast. They will compete in events such as swimsuit, evening gown and interview, and one will win the title of Miss Universe 2011. This is first time in its 60-year history the Miss Universe contest will be held in Brazil.
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