Miss Universe 2010

Ximena Navarrete, 22, Miss Mexico is crowned Miss Universe 2010 and becomes the 59th Miss Universe. The pageant was held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada USA last Aug. 23, 2010. Hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales.

83 countries from all over the world competed for the title of Miss Universe 2010. (Click here for complete list of contestants)

Top 15

1. Puerto Rico
2. Ukraine
3. Mexico
4. Belgium
5. Ireland
6. South Africa
7. France
8. Australia
9. Jamaica
10. Russia
11. Albania
12. Colombia
13. Guatemala
14. Czech Republic
15. Philippines


Top 10

1. Ireland
2. Albania
3. Philippines
4. Jamaica
5. Mexico
6. Ukraine
7. Puerto Rico
8. South Africa
9. Guatemala
10. Australia


Top 5

1. Mexico
2. Australia
3. Jamaica
4. Ukraine
5. Philippines


Fourth runner up: Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj

Third runner up: Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska

Second runner up: Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell

First runner up: Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps

Miss Universe 2010: Miss Mexico Ximena Navarrete

Special Awards:

^ Miss Congeniality: Miss Australia Josenti Campbell

^ Miss Photogenic: Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul

^ Best in National costume: Miss Thailand

Her costume was named ``Siam Aiyara'', deriving from the elephant that is a symbol of Thailand. The design drew inspiration from the ceremonial costume of a royal elephant combined with the costume of a court lady during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The Thai silk pantaloons were fitted at the calves, and worn with white stockings and a flowing shoulder cloth. The fitted blouse had one puffed sleeve that resembled the ear of an elephant, while a gold fan in her other hand represented the other ear.

Congratulations to all the beautiful ladies who finally made it.