She’s posed for the cameras sporting bikinis and evening gowns. But in her latest photo shoot, Miss Universe 2009 is bound, gagged, and bloodied for a campaign aimed at drawing the world's attention ...

NASSAU, BahamasNASSAU, Bahamas — The 2009 Miss Universe says her title fulfills a lifelong dream – and an improbable one for a girl who finished last in one of her first beauty pageants. Stefania ...

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all once again, winning the 2009 Miss Universe crown for the second year straight and the sixth time since the pageant’s creation. Dressed ...

Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all, again. Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez won the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on Sunday night. Aug. 23: Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, behind, ...

During a question-and-answer segment with the five top finalists, Fernandez said she believed women have overcome obstacles such as hitting the proverbial glass ceiling. "I feel we have reached the ...

Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all once again, winning the 2009 Miss Universe crown for the second year straight and the sixth time since the pageant’s creation. Dressed in a flowing red gown, ...

NASSAU, Bahamas – Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all, again. Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez won the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on Sunday night. Dressed in a flowing red gown, ...

Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez has been crowned the new Miss Universe in the Bahamas, fending off competition from contestants from 83 countries. 23 August 2009 • 11:53pm It was Venezuela's sixth Miss ...

Ask a little girl in the United States to name a princess and she'll probably answer with a Disney character. Ask a little girl in Venezuela the same question and she'll quickly reply "Stefania ...

Stefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, had a rocky start at the beginning of her pageant career, finishing last in one of her first contests. "I entered the world of 'misses,' and by chance ...

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez says it's clear in her mind who'll replace her as the world's top beauty queen. "I have my five favorites but I can't tell you. I'll tell you August 24," one day ...