American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 at a gala ceremony on Wednesday.
Philippines’ Janine Tugonon was adjudged the first runner-up followed by Venezuela’s Irene Esser.
Miss Guatemala, Laura Godoy, was chosen Miss Congeniality after the two-hour pageant that featured live performances by U.S. pop group Train and Nigerian-born Australian singer and dancer Timomatic.
Culpo will travel the world for the next year representing the Miss Universe Organization and a charity of her choice.
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