The final of one of the most respected in the world of beauty pageants – Miss Universe 2016 title of most beautiful girl in the universe received a 23-year-old Iris Mittenaar – the representative of France. This is the first time in 27 years, when the crown of Miss Universe participant receives from Europe (the representative of the Netherlands won in 1990).
Crown winners of the new beauty queen has received from the hands of Miss Universe 2015 Filipina Pia Wurzbach.
Iris Mittenaar bypassed beauties from 87 countries from around the world. She is studying to be a dentist and is interested in extreme sports: hang-gliding, bungee jumping, skydiving.
This is only the second French victory in the Miss Universe contest. The first Frenchwoman managed to get the title 63 years ago, and this is the longest period between victories in the history of the competition.
First runner-up was the representative of Haiti, the second – Miss Colombia. The top six also included Kenya, the Philippines, Thailand.
The representative of Ukraine – Alain Spodynyuk unfortunately not won a prize in the contest of Miss Universe 2016, but represented our country with dignity.
Recall the last time the final of Miss Universe was a scandal: Leading the ceremony and presented the winners of the mixed crown the wrong girl.
Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 competes on stage in Yamamay swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the 65th MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Alena Spodynyuk, Miss Ukraine 2016 competes on stage in her evening gown during the 65th MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 competes on stage in her evening gown during the 65th MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 competes on stage in Yamamay swimwear featuring footwear by Chinese Laundry during the 65th MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 competes on stage in her evening gown during the 65th MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization