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20-year-old Boston University sophomore Olivia Culpo brought home the crown for the United
States, as she won Miss Universe contest last wednesday. To win the aleged title of Miss
Universe 2012, Olivia had to beat 88 other beautiful women from all around the world,
blue dress with a sequined bodice. Later in the night, she blew away the audience with
a purple/blue bikini.
It has been a while since the US took home the crown in the competition co-owned by American's
who would ultimately battle for the title of Miss Universe 2012. Even after slightly
tripping during the evening gown competition, she managed to win the hearts of the jury.
In an interview, Olivia mentioned: "I'd like to start off by saying that every experience
no matter what it is, good or bad, you'll learn from it. That's just life," Followed
by her mentioning "But something I've done I've regretted is probably picking on my siblings
growing up, because you appreciate them so much more as you grow older."
Olivia managed to win against Miss Phillipines, Janin Tugonon, who came in second. Miss Venezuela,
Irene Sofia Esser Quintero got bronze. The Miss Universe 2012 Finalists spent the
last 2 weeks in Las Vegas, where they had a lot of fun.
Olivia was the first Miss Universe from Rhode Island, and even the first national winner
from Rhode Island. She grew up in Cranston with two professional musicians for parents,
and named herself a "cellist-nerd", as she played cello for the most part of her life.
She mentions she wants to pursue a career in television or film, mentioning Audrey Hepburn
as a role model.
The panel of judges included Cee Lo Green, Masaharu Morimoto (Iron chef) and SF Giants
As Miss universe 2012, Olivia will receive a hefty paycheck, a wardrobe any women could
only dream off, a limitless supply of beauty products, and an apartment fit for the most
beautiful woman of the universe, over in New York City.
"Being miss Universe 2012 is something I could only dream of, and I will use this oppertunity
to perform good in the world". Olivia will proceed to help the worldwide battle against
*** / Aids worldwide in the coming year.