Miss Universe 2009 is Miss Venezuela

Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela was crowned as the New Miss Universe. This is the sixth time that Venezuela has won the much coveted title- 1979, 1981, 1986, 1996, 2008 and 2009. The other contestants who made it on the top 5 were:

1. Ada Aimee Dela Cruz (Dominican Republic) 1st runner up
2. Gona Dragusha (Kosovo) 2nd runner up
3. Rachael Finch (Australia) 3rd runn
4. Maya Matos (Puerto Rico) 4th runner up

Special awards were given to Miss China (Miss Congeniality) and Miss Thailand (Miss Photogenic).
Heidi Montag was one of the performers who gave her first live performance singing Body Language from her debut album. Fans cheered on the blonde star but more than half of her performance was blocked as the 15 finalists were introduced.