Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon, the only Asian candidate who made it to the Top 10, was named first runner-up. The 20-year-old cellist Miss USA Olivia Culpo took the crown as this year’s Miss Universe during the coronation night held in Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 19,2012 (US Time). Janine wears a powder blue gown by Colombian Designer Alfredo Barraza, In the Q & A, Janine answered ANTM's fashion photographer judge Nigel Barker's Twitter question:
"Should speaking English be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe as an international ambassador?"
Janine confidently replied, “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s being able to influence and inspire other people. So whatever language you have, as long as your heart is to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.”
Other winners were:
Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero placed second runner-up
Miss Australia Renae Ayris bagged the third runner-up
Miss Brazil Gabriela Markus was named fourth runner-up.
Completing the Top 10 are Miss France, Miss Hungary, Miss South Africa, Miss Mexico, and Miss Russia.
To Janine, thank you for representing Filipinos to the world who we truly are. You are indeed a woman with great confidence. Thank you for giving us a superb performance. You made the Filipino race proud! Our warm welcome awaits you! Congratulations Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon, 1st Runner-up- Miss Universe.
Below are some of the photos from Yahoo.com.ph:
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