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First runners-up went to Miss Universe
Philippines, Janine Tugonon
who will assume the duties of Miss Universe 2012 if the titleholder for some
reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Miss Universe Venezuela, Irene
Sofiá Esser Quintero, was second runner-up
with Miss Universe Australia, Renae Ayris and Miss Universe Brazil, Gabriela
Markus, rounding off the top 5.
The top were:
Miss
Russia, Elizabeth Golonova; Miss Universe France, Marie Payet; Miss Universe
Hungary, Agnes Konkoly; Miss Universe South Africa, Melinda Bam; and Miss
Universe Mexico, Karina Gonzalez. |
| Miss Universe Mexico, Karina Gonzalez in evening gown |
Miss Universe Turkey, Cagil Ozge Özkul; Miss Universe Peru, Nicole Faveron; Miss Universe Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka; Miss Universe Croatia, Elizabeta Burg; Miss Universe Kosovo, Diana Avdiu; and Miss Universe India, Shilpa Singh.
Miss Photogenic
Universe Award was awarded to Miss
Universe Kosovo, Diana Avdiu.
An expert panel chose the delegate they thought best exemplifies beauty through
the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from
pageant sponsor Diamond Nexus Labs.
Miss Congeniality
Universe Award went to Miss Universe
Guatemala, Laura Godoy Calle.
This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers who
voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.
She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from Diamond Nexus Labs.
Miss Universe Mexico, Karina
Gonzalez was the only contestant from
Caribbean of which there were thirteen contestants to make it to the top. She
was also placed second in the National Costume competition. Abigail Hyndman,
Miss Universe British Virgin Islands was also placed seventh (7th) in this
category, which was won by Miss Universe China 2012
, Ji Dan Xu
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Karina Gonzalez in her costume |
Abigail Hyndman's dress was made of seashells giving
the effect of an aquatic look from head to toe, using coral, sand dollars and
faux lobster.
Miss Universe China 2012, Ji Dan Xu in her winning costume
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