Miss USA wins Miss Universe 2012 , Miss Philippines takes first runner-up , Out of the 89 candidates around the world, 20-year-old cellist Miss USA Olivia Culpo took the crown as this year’s Miss Universe during the coronation night held in Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 20.
Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon, the only Asian candidate who made it to the Top 10, was named first runner-up. Wearing a powder blue gown by Alfredo Barraza, Janine answered fashion photographer judge Nigel Barker Twitter question during the Q & A portion.
tional ambassador, Janine confidently said, “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. So whatever language you have, as long as your heart is to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.
