Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe 2012 Crown

Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned the Miss Universe for the year 2012 on Wednesday. The 20-year-old beat all the remaining contestants of 88 countries, including first runner-up Janine Tugonon of the Philippines, to win the highly-coveted title. Culpo takes over the honor from last year’s winner, Leila Lopes of Angola.

While Miss India Shilpa Singh couldn't even make it to the top 10 at the competition which was held at Las Vegas. The selection panel of 10 judges included singer Cee Lo Green, Pablo Sandoval of the World Series champion Giants, Iron Chef star Masaharu Morimoto and US Olympic beach volleyball gold medallist Kerri Walsh Jennings choose her as the Miss Universe for the year 2012.

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