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Video: Miss Universe 2012 Q&A Portion

Posted on December 20, 2012 | 2:03 PM

The Miss Universe 2012 Pageant culminated December 19 (December 20, MLA time) in a glittering ceremony held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and Miss USA was crowned as the new Miss Universe. For the results and complete list of winners, click here.

Miss Universe 2012 Top 5: Gabriela Markus (Brazil), Olivia Culpo (USA), Renae Ayris (Australia), Janine Tugonon (Philippines) and Irene Esser (Venezuela)

The Top 16 was chosen from the scores given during the preliminary competition and come coronation night, the fate of these ladies were determined by a panel of telecast judges which includes Nigel Barker, Diego Boneta, Scott Disick, Brad Goreski, Cee Lo Green, Masaharu Morimoto, Ximena Navarrete, Pablo Sandoval, Lisa Vanderpump and Kerri Walsh Jennings.

The semifinalists then competed in the swimsuit round, trimmed to ten before being cut to five after the evening gown round. The Top 5 then moved to the final question and answer round.

Watch the Top 5 final question and answer portion of Miss Universe 2012:



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Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012 Q&A Portion

The Miss Universe 2012 Pageant night was held on December 19 (December 20 in Manila) at the Planet Hollywod Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and the home candidate, Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned the 61st Miss Universe (For the complete list of winners and related article, click here).

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon glides on the runway wearing her evening gown smoothly
The Philippines' Janine Tugonon placed 1st runner-up, completing three-peat in the Top 5 of Miss Universe. She's just one question away from grabbing that Diamond Nexus crown and we knew she gave one of the best answers from among the Top 5 finalists. Anyhow, her feat elevated the Philippines to the elite club of top 5 three-peaters in the history of Miss Universe: USA, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

Janine Tugonon was given a Twitter question from judge Nigel Barker: "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?"

She answered: "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. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe."

Watch the video of Janine during the final question and answer portion of Miss Universe 2012 below. To watch the Q&A video of all the Top 5 candidates, click here.


With that alone, she could've won but the stars had already written Miss USA Olivia Culpo's fate. Janine Tugonon still made us Filipinos proud. Next year, hopefully will be the year for the Philippines to get its 3rd Miss Universe crown. It might be 'U' for the Miss Universe crown as we already had completed the quartet of Q-R-S-T placement in the said pageant.

Q - Quiambao, Miriam (1999 1st runner-up)
R - Raj, Maria Venus (2010 4th runner-up)
S - Supsup, Shamcey (2011 3rd runner-up)
T - Tugonon, Janine (2012 1st runner-up)
U - Miss Universe crown

Photo courtesy of normannorman.com
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Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe 2012, Philippines' Janine Tugonon 1st Runner Up

The 2012 Miss Universe pageant night happened December 19 (December 20, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and Olivia Culpo from USA was crowned Miss Universe. Leila Lopes of Angola crowned her successor at the end of the event.

Miss Universe 2012 is USA Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo bested 88 gorgeous ladies from different countries and territories around the globe. The Philippines completed the 3-peat in the Miss Universe with Janine's placement in the Top 5 and ending up as first runner up, a higher place finish than her predecessors, Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup.

Here is the list of winners of the Miss Universe 2012 pageant:

Miss Universe 2012 Top 5: Brazil, USA, Australia, Philippines and Venezuela
Miss Universe 2012: USA, Olivia Culpo
1st runner-up: Philippines, Janine Tugonon
2nd runner-up: Venezuela, Irene Esser
3rd runner-up: Australia, Renae Ayris
4th runner-up:  Brazil, Gabriela Markus

Special Awards:

Miss Photogenic: Kosovo, Diana Avdiu
Miss Congeniality: Guatemala, Laura Godoy
Best in National Costume: China, Ji Dan Xu

Miss Universe 2012 Top 10:

Russia, Elizabeth Golovanova
France, Marie Payet
Hungary, Agnes Konkoly
South Africa, Melinda Bam
Mexico, Karina González

Miss Universe 2012 Top 16:

Turkey, Çağıl Özge Özkul
Peru, Nicole Faverón
Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka
Croatia, Elizabeta Burg
Kosovo, Diana Avdiu
India, Shilpa Singh

Watch the crowning moment of Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo in the video below:



The year 2012 has been a very good year for the Philippines when it comes to pageants. Our bets in Miss World and Miss International placed in the semifinals. Elaine Kay Moll grabbed a 3rd runner-up finish in Miss Supranational. Stephany Stefanowitz and Andrew Wolff were both 1st runner up in Miss Earth and Mister World, respectively while the country won the title of Miss International Queen 2012 (Kevin Balot) and Manhunt International 2012 (June Macasaet).

This year, three grand slam pageants crowned the queens of the host country. Miss World which crowned Miss China was held in Inner Mongolia, China. Miss International held in Japan crowned Miss Japan while Miss Universe which was held in Las Vegas, USA crowned Miss USA.

Photos courtesy of missuniverse.com and normannorman.com, video by boomfiyahx
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Miss Universe 2012: Shamcey Supsup Goes 'On The Scene,' Interviews Janine

Posted on December 19, 2012 | 6:12 PM

Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup went back to the Miss Universe pageant, this time as a host of the web show "On the Scene." Shamcey took pageant fans backstage of the National Costume show held on December 14 (December 15, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Shamcey Supsup interviews Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon "On the Scene"

Shamcey had the chance to interview the candidates about their national costumes, among them Miss Trinidad & Tobago, Miss New Zealand, Miss Malaysia, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss South Africa and  our very  own Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon who said that her national costume paid tribute to our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Miss Universe 2012 airs live via satellite on ABS-CBN Channel  2 Thursday morning, December 20 at 9:30 am after Kris TV.

Meanwhile, watch Shamcey Supsup as she takes us "On the Scene" at the national costume show:



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Miss Universe 2012 Airs Live Via Satellite on ABS-CBN, Janine Tugonon a Favorite to Win the Crown

The most beautiful woman in the Philippines, Janine Tugonon, vies to become the most beautiful woman in the universe as she competes in the annual “Miss Universe” pageant in Las Vegas, USA airing live via satellite this Thursday (Dec 20), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.


After Shamcey Supsup’s 3rd runner-up finish last year, the whole country definitely has high hopes that Janine will take home the crown this year.

Janine Tugonon's bid in Miss Universe 2012 airs live via satellite on ABS-CBN at 9:30 am after Kris TV

Pageant fans are raving about Janine online as she rocked the preliminaries and conquered the stage with her signature “cobra walk” wearing her evening gown, swimwear, and national costume. Many believe Janine is a strong competitor and has a very big chance on winning the title.

According to pageant expert Noel Berioso of OPMB Worldwide, an accredited online Philippine pageant site by the Miss Universe Organization to cover the “Miss Universe 2012,” Janine is surely one of the favorites this year after she got handpicked to participate in various pre-pageant activities among 88 other gorgeous women from different parts of the world.

Berioso cited that Janine was chosen to join Ms Cayman Islands in a special photoshoot for hair sponsor CHI; be part of the kids fundraise and the Jubilee theater tour in The Bally’s Las Vegas; and just recently, talk about the “Miss Universe” benefit auction with Miss USA in an interview with Fox television.

International pageant website GlobalBeauties.com also chose Janine as the top pick among Asian candidates this year and is one of their predicted top five countries in the competition.

Since the pageant is delayed this year compared to the previous years, Janine has more time to prepare herself in every aspect making her more fit to compete for the crown.

But amidst speculations, in the end, Janine’s fate still lies in the hands of the judges that includes singer-songwriter CeeLo Green, world series champion and MVP Pablo Sandoval, photographer Nigel Barker, singer-actor Diego Boneta, TV personality Scott Disick, celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, award-winning chef Masaharu Morimoto, Miss Universe 2012 Ximena Navarrete, Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, and TV star Lisa Vanderpump.

Meanwhile, Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup also took part in this year’s activities as she served as backstage and web host for the pageant.

This marks the sixth year since 2007 that the Miss Universe Organization entrusted ABS-CBN as the home of Miss Universe in the Philippines.

Don’t miss the most beautiful day in the universe happen once more on ABS-CBN this Thursday (Dec 20) in the live via satellite airing of “Miss Universe 2012,” 9:30 AM, after “Kris TV.”

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Janine Tugonon Guests in FOX5 Las Vegas Talk Show, Does a Commercial for Australian Gold

Posted on December 16, 2012 | 8:12 PM

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon guested on FOX5, a local channel in Las Vegas with Miss USA, Olivia Culpo. The two beauties talked about an art auction, proceeds of which will be used to help children who can't afford attending to their medical needs.

Miss USA Olivia Culpo and Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon on FOX5 Las Vegas

Watch Janine and Olivia in their FOX5 guesting below:


Meanwhile, Janine Tugonon was also picked to do a commercial shoot for Australian Gold, a brand of outdoor sunscreen SPF lotion. The commercial was shot 1960's style and Janine was seen having fun and even dancing in the sun along with other Miss Universe contestants. Janine, who is the front image in the official YouTube video, is the only Asian candidate appearing in the said commercial.

Watch Janine Tugonon in the "Fun in the Sun with Australian Gold" commercial below:

Photo courtesy of Janine Mari Tugonon Facebook, videos courtesy of The Emerald Videos and Miss Universe official
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Janine Tugonon National Costume in Miss Universe 2012 is Tribal-Inspired

Posted on December 15, 2012 | 12:55 PM

The Miss Universe 2012 National Costume show (parade of nations) happened December 14 (December 15, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The 89 candidates showcased their ethnicity and creativity through the colorful costumes paraded during the event. Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon wore a sparkly silver and maroon tribal inspired national costume, a breath of fresh air from the usual terno our candidates used to wear on the pageant.

Janine Tugonon in a tribal-inspired silver and maroon national costume for Miss Universe 2012

Take a look at Janine Tugonon's national costume below. According to reports, it was designed by a Filipino designer unlike previous national costumes of Philippine candidates which were Columbian-made. By the look of the dress, we can only infer that it came from the collection of national artist Pitoy Moreno.

Janine Tugonon National Costume in Miss Universe 2012Janine National Costume

Yesterday, Janine competed during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition and she wowed the crowd with her Cobra Walk (check out the full video here). Her sterling performance in the preliminaries boosted her chances to be called as a semifinalists come coronation night in December 19 (to be aired via satellite December 20 at 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN).

Meanwhile, watch Janine Tugonon as she showcased the tribal dress during the national costume show of Miss Universe 2012.

Photo courtesy of Jory Rivera (OPMB Worldwide), video from The Emerald Videos
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Full Video: Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition

Posted on December 14, 2012 | 8:43 PM

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon was a stand-out during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition which happened December 13 (December 14, MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon in her cocktai dressl, evening gown and swimsuit during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminaries

Janine effectively worked the crowd with her signature strut called Cobra Walk which was described by beauty queen Joyce Burton-Titular as a "fast criss-cross walk with a slight shoulder shake and a pivot that will render you hypnotized."

With Janine's sterling performance during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminaries (the swimsuit and evening gown rounds, including the interviews which according to Jonas Gaffud was also nailed by Janine), a Top 5 finish all the way to the crown is not at all impossible.

Watch the full video of Janine Tugonon during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition below and don't forget to vote for Janine. You can check how to vote here or go straight to the Miss Universe website.


Video courtesy of The Emerald Videos, photo from Janine Mari Tugonon Facebook (out of OPMB Worldwide photos)
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Janine Tugonon Stuns in Her Swimsuit for Miss Universe 2012 Prelims

The Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary competition happened December 13 (December 14 MLA time) at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The 89 candidates sashayed with their evening gowns and swimsuits all to capture the judges' eyes.

Janine Tugonon in a pink cocktail dress during the Miss Universe 2012 prelims opening

Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon was glowing even at the start when the candidates got to introduce themselves. She was most applauded in her pink cocktail dress along with Misses Puerto Rico, Mexico and USA.

Janine earlier surprised everyone with her cobra walk wearing a powder blue gown (see photos and video here). She once again captured the world with her radiance wearing a blue Kooey Australia swimsuit.

Janine Tugonon in her preliminary competition swimsuit
Janine Tugonon wearing a blue Kooey Australia swimsuit in a Miss Universe 2012 event

On December 15 (around 12 noon, Manila time), the candidates will be back on stage to showcase their National Costumes. Meanwhile, here is Janine Tugonon during the preliminary swimsuit competition of Miss Universe 2012.



Photos courtesy of Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide and rappler.com
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Janine Tugonon Wears a Powder Blue Gown in Miss Universe 2012 Prelims, Applauded by Crowd

Miss Universe-Philipines Janine Tugonon surprised everyone with her cobra walk wearing a powder blue flowy gown during the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition on December 13 (December 14 MLA time). Watch Janine during the preliminary swimsuit competition.


Janine Tugonon, along with Misses Mexico, Karina Gonzalez and USA, Olivia Culpo were the most-applauded during the introduction of candidates, very much like a boxing match.

Here is a peek at Janine Tugonon's evening gown for Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition. According to reports, the gown is another Alfredo Barraza creation, a Columbian designer who used to dress our representatives to the said pageant.


Watch Janine as she walks the runway of the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition.

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Live Stream: Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition

The Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary competition is happening live at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on December 13 7:30 PM (December 14 around 11:30 AM Manila time).

Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition

The 89 candidates of Miss Universe 2012 will strut the runway of Planet Hollywood wearing their swimsuits and evening gowns. The preliminary judges will be scoring the contestants and the combined scores from the event and the interviews will be the basis for determining the Miss Universe 2012 Top 16 (one being the winner of online voting) which will be announced in the pageant's coronation night on December 19.

Tomorrow, December 15, around 11:30 AM (Manila time), the 89 contestants will return on stage for the National Costume presentation.

Watch the livestream (from USTREAM) of the preliminary competition here. It is also being streamed live at MissUniverse.com.



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Video: Janine Tugonon on Miss Universe 2012 Interview

Posted on December 9, 2012 | 8:42 PM

Miss Universe Organization has released the interview videos of the Miss Universe 2012 candidates and just like the previous years, the ladies were asked questions on-the-spot and provided candid answers as the video camera is rolling.
Janine Tugonon answers questions on Miss Universe 2012 interview

This year, the candidates were asked three questions:
  1. What are your favorite holiday traditions?
  2. What has been your most interesting dating experience?
  3. If the world was going to end tomorrow, what is one crazy thing you would do?
Watch the video below and see how our Janine Tugonon answered those questions. Don't forget to vote for Janine to secure her a sure slot in the pageant's semi-finals. Learn how to vote here or you can just go directly to the Miss Universe website.



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How to Vote For Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 | 6:14 PM

We can help Miss Universe-Philippines Janine Tugonon capture the Philippines' third Miss Universe crown by voting for her at the official Miss Universe website. Since the candidate with the highest online votes will secure a slot at the pageant's semi-finals, voting for Janine will help boost her chances at the crown.

Stand out Filipina beauty: Janine Tugonon for Miss Universe 2012

Here's how to vote for Janine Tugonon in Miss Universe 2012:

Step 1: Go to Janine Tugonon’s official page at the Miss Universe website.
Step 2: Click on "vote" below her profile.
Step 3: Enter your first name, last name, e-mail address and code. Check the “I am at least 13 years old and accept the vote rules” box.
Step 4: Click "submit." You can vote ten times a day per e-mail address.

It's that simple. The online voting will be held until December 18, a day before the coronation night.

As what Janine said, she will give it her all, but she can’t win the crown on her own. She needed our prayers and support. Let us unite once again and show the world what Filipinos can do.
Janine Tugonon long gown and body shot at the Miss Universe website

This year's Miss Universe pageant will happen on December 19 at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be aired live on ABS-CBN on December 20, when the winner of the online polls will be announced.

Photos courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas and Miss Universe website
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Shamcey Supsup to Host Miss Universe 2012 Web Coverage

Posted on November 28, 2012 | 4:02 PM

Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup will be hosting the internet coverage of Miss Universe 2012 happening in Las Vegas, Nevada this December.

The news was confirmed last Tuesday by Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. head Stella Marquez de Araneta during the send-off ceremonies for Janine Tugonon, this year's Philippine bet to the said pageant.

Shamcey Supsup to Host Miss Universe 2012 Web Events

Shamcey Supsup received an invitation via e-mail from the Miss Universe organization to host the web-based components of the competition, which she found suspicious at first, until BPCI, which also received the same, confirmed that it was a legitimate correspondence.

It is not yet clear whether Shamcey will be given an exposure during the coronation night on December 19 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino but for now, she was told she would host the online coverage on the pageant’s official website, which would involve the preliminary competition, the national costume competition, as well as other activities. As a segment host, Shamcey will have the chance to interview the Miss Universe 2012 delegates prior to the finals.

Madame Stella Marquez-Araneta said Miss Universe viewers should expect more of Shamcey on the Internet and she is hoping that her presence will also help Janine Tugonon’s chances of taking home the crown.

As for Shamcey, who will leave for Las Vegas on December 13, being a backstage host for the Miss Universe is a huge privilege and honor since not everyone gets a second experience with the world's most popular pageant. She admitted, though that she's quite nervous, what with the added pressure of hosting the events.

Shamcey's feat is again one proud moment for Filipinos. Last year, Filipina international star Lea Salonga seated as one of the judges during the finals night of the Miss Universe pageant.

Photo courtesy of Raymond Saldana
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ASAP 2012 Celebrates Toni Gonzaga, Billy Crawford, Angeline Quinto and Janine Tugonon (Nov 25)

Posted on November 24, 2012 | 8:46 AM

ASAP 2012 is all set for a grand victory party this Sunday (November 25) as ABS-CBN’s noontime musical variety show recently won in the 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV as Best Best Musical/Variety Show, and its hosts Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga won as Best Male and Female TV Host.

ASAP 2012 Celebrates Toni Gonzaga, Billy Crawford, Angeline Quinto and Janine Tugonon (Nov 25)The celebration continues as ASAP Kapamilya throws a royal send-off party for Bb. Pilipinas Universe Janine Tugonon, who will fly to Las Vegas to prepare for the Ms. Universe pageant in December.


Aside from the royal farewell for Janine, back-to-back jaw-dropping musical performances will surely reign in ASAP centerstage with the hair-raising vocal act of ballet musical “Rama Hari” lead stars Christian Bautista and Karylle together with Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Ballet Philippines; and the must-see rock collaboration of Bamboo, Gloc 9, Jet Pangan, Wency Cornejo, and Parokya ni Edgar.

Get ready for a string of special surprises as Kapamilya teen stars Ella Cruz, Miles Ocampo, Jerome Ponce, Karen Reyes, Ryan Boyce, and Tippy dos Santos treat everyone with a special production number.

“ASAP 2012” continues the non-stop celebrations with the platinum record awarding to birthday girl Angeline Quinto; and the birthday bash of Kapamilya hunk Ejay Falcon together with his love team partner Empress.

Meanwhile, witness the greatness of Filipinos in another world-class concert experience from Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Sam Milby, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Nikki Gil, Jericho Rosales.

Watch out also for the breath-taking dance showcase prepared by Iza Calzado, Maja Salvador, John Prats, Iya Villania, Sam Concepcion, Rayver Cruz, and Robi Domingo in ‘Supahdance.’

Don’t miss “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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Janine Tugonon Shows Off Her Signature 'Cobra Walk,' All Set for Miss Universe 2012

Posted on November 19, 2012 | 4:16 PM

Miss Universe-Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon gave us a glimpse of her signature 'cobra walk' on her The Buzz guesting Sunday, November 18. The 23-year-old morena beauty from Bataan will be the country's representative to the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19.

Janine Tugonon for Miss Universe 2012

Janine Tugonon gamely demonstrated her walk, which has been dubbed the "cobra" when The Buzz host Charlene Gonzales asked her if she has her own version of the "tsunami walk" popularized by her predecessor Shamcey Supsup, who was named third runner-up in last year’s Miss Universe.

Watch Janine Tugonon as she samples her signature 'cobra walk' in the video below:



Janine has been preparing for months now for the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. Though pressured, Janine was confident that God will be with her as she gives her best for the country but she's also asking for prayers and support from fellow Filipinos.

The online voting for the Miss Universe 2012 already started last November 15 and will end on December 18. We can help Janine boost her chance at the crown by voting for her (check here to find out the specific voting rules).

The longest-reigning Miss Universe winner, Angola’s Leila Lopes passes the crown during the Miss Universe 2012 grand coronation night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19 (December 20 in Manila) to be aired live via satellite on ABS-CBN.

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Miss USA 2012 Winner is Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island

Posted on June 4, 2012 | 6:53 PM

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss USA 2012 at the 61st annual Miss USA Pageant held at the  Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, June 3 (June 4 morning in Manila). The pageant was hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen and E!'s Giuliana Rancic.

Miss USA 2012 winner Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island

The 20-year old Boston College student strutted gracefully with her purple swimsuit and gown but what really made her snatch the crown was her response to the final question which reads, "Would it be fair if a transgender woman won the Miss Universe title?"

"I do think that would be fair, but I could understand how people could be apprehensive to take that road...There are so many people who have a need to change for a happier life. I do accept that because I believe it's a free country," said Olivia Culpo to the delight of the crowd.

Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether end as runner-up followed by Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte, Miss Nevada Jade Kelsall and Miss Georgia Jasmyn Wilkins, to complete the Top 5.

Olivia Culpo will represent USA in the forthcoming Miss Universe 2012 pageant later this year. She will compete against the Philippines' Janine Mari Tugonon on the said pageant in December.

Watch last year's queen Alyssa Campanella crowned Olivia Culpo in the video below. Also present in the coronation night is reigning Miss Universe, Leila Lopes.


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