Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 at a Miss Universe beauty pageant on August 23 in Las Vegas. She received her crown at a special ceremony at the end of the finals from the previous Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez from Venezuela.

The event took place for the 59^th time at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada, US. Representatives form more than 80 countries competed for the privilege to carry the crown for one year. The final 15 finalists were form Puerto Rico, Ukraine, Mexico, Belgium, Ireland, South Africa, France, Australia, Jamaica, Russia, Albania, Colombia, Guatemala, Czech Republic, and the Philippines.

The winner was Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete. Her first runner up was Yendi Phillips from Jamaica; her second Jesinta Cambell for Australia; and the third- Anna Poslavska from Ukraine. Miss Australia also won the title of Miss Universe with best personality. Miss Thailand received a price for being most photogenic.

Miss Universe received a diamond tiara personally from last year’s winner and a set of jewelry made by Diamond Lexus Labs. Moreover, she received a one year stipend which amount was not specified. Furthermore, the Mexican beauty will study for one year in the New York Movie Academy. She will live in a luxurious hotel and will attend different social events and movie premiers.

In addition, she received a brand shows collection, bathing suits, cosmetics, free services form famous hair stylists, fitness instructors and many others.

Jimena Navarrete is 22 years old. She was born in Guadalajara in the province of Jaliscan. She has one sibling and lives in the family of two dentists. She studied nutrition and started modeling at the age of 16. In 2009 she became Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2009.

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