<p>Eighteen-year-old Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by the incumbent crown holder, her compatriot Dayana Mendoza, on Sunday night.<br /><br />She became the sixth Miss Universe from the South American country, known for it beauty obsessed culture.<br /><br />But 22-year-old Delhiite, Ekta Chowdhury, made an early exit and did not make the cut for the top 15.<br /><br />Venezuela has won five Miss Universe titles, five Miss World and four Miss International crowns, more than any other country.<br /><br />The first runner-up title is shared by Miss Australia Rachael Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez, with the title of second runner-up going to Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, reported Los Angeles Times.<br /><br />The televised event included musical performances by Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.<br /><br />Hosts were Billy Bush, co-anchor of "Access Hollywood," and Claudia Jordan, former Miss Rhode Island USA who has appeared on several TV shows. Judges include actor Dean Cain and supermodel Valeria Mazza.<br /><br />Miss China, Wang Jingyao, was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej, won Miss Photogenic.</p>
<p>Eighteen-year-old Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by the incumbent crown holder, her compatriot Dayana Mendoza, on Sunday night.<br /><br />She became the sixth Miss Universe from the South American country, known for it beauty obsessed culture.<br /><br />But 22-year-old Delhiite, Ekta Chowdhury, made an early exit and did not make the cut for the top 15.<br /><br />Venezuela has won five Miss Universe titles, five Miss World and four Miss International crowns, more than any other country.<br /><br />The first runner-up title is shared by Miss Australia Rachael Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez, with the title of second runner-up going to Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, reported Los Angeles Times.<br /><br />The televised event included musical performances by Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.<br /><br />Hosts were Billy Bush, co-anchor of "Access Hollywood," and Claudia Jordan, former Miss Rhode Island USA who has appeared on several TV shows. Judges include actor Dean Cain and supermodel Valeria Mazza.<br /><br />Miss China, Wang Jingyao, was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej, won Miss Photogenic.</p>
