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63rd Miss Universe pageant in photos

/ 04:11 PM January 26, 2015

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Colombia Paulina Vega was crowned new Miss Universe in the pageant’s 63rd edition which was held in Miami, Florida Sunday night (Monday morning in Manila).

She bested 87 other beauties from all over the world, including the Philippines’ bet Mary Jean Lastimosa.

Take a look at the photos of the candidates during the pre-pageant and the coronation night:

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Miss Universe contestants Laurien Angelista, of Curacao, left, Yasmin Verheijen, of the Netherlands, and Kaci Fennell, of Jamaica, walk in the pool during the Yamamay swimsuit runway show, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Doral, Fla. The Miss Universe pageant will be held Jan. 25 in Miami. AP

Miss Universe contestants Laurien Angelista, of Curacao, left, Yasmin Verheijen, of the Netherlands, and Kaci Fennell, of Jamaica, walk in the pool during the Yamamay swimsuit runway show, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Doral, Florida. AP

In this Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 file photo, Miss Israel, Doron Matalon, poses for photos after she painted her country's name on a wall in Miami's Wynwood area. Explosive confrontations are nothing new for Israel and Lebanon, but the latest spat between the longtime foes is perhaps the first to have been caused by an alleged photo-bomb. A seemingly innocuous selfie at the Miss Universe pageant in Miami has sparked criticism in Lebanon because it featured a smiling Miss Lebanon alongside Miss Israel. The Israeli beauty queen, Doron Matalon, posted a picture of herself with colleagues from Japan, Slovakia and Lebanon on her Instagram account. The result? A formal Lebanese investigation into the scandal. AP

In this Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 file photo, Miss Israel, Doron Matalon, poses for photos after she painted her country’s name on a wall in Miami’s Wynwood area. Explosive confrontations are nothing new for Israel and Lebanon, but the latest spat between the longtime foes is perhaps the first to have been caused by an alleged photo-bomb. A seemingly innocuous selfie at the Miss Universe pageant in Miami has sparked criticism in Lebanon because it featured a smiling Miss Lebanon alongside Miss Israel. The Israeli beauty queen, Doron Matalon, posted a picture of herself with colleagues from Japan, Slovakia and Lebanon on her Instagram account. The result? A formal Lebanese investigation into the scandal. AP

Television reporter Ginger Conejero, left, of ABS-CBN, prepares to videotape herself with her phone as hair artist Efrain Leiva curls her hair at a popup salon featuring Miss Universe hair care products by CHI, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Florida International University in Miami. AP

Television reporter Ginger Conejero, left, of ABS-CBN, prepares to videotape herself with her phone as hair artist Efrain Leiva curls her hair at a popup salon featuring Miss Universe hair care products by CHI, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Florida International University in Miami. AP

Miss Universe contestants Ismini Dafopoulou, of Greece, foreground, Lisa Madden, of Ireland, middle, and Diana Harkusha, of Ukraine, back left, rest after a Zumba class for contestants, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Doral, Florida. AP

Miss Universe contestants Ismini Dafopoulou, of Greece, foreground, Lisa Madden, of Ireland, middle, and Diana Harkusha, of Ukraine, back left, rest after a Zumba class for contestants, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Doral, Florida. AP

Miss Philippines, Mary Jean Lastimosa, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss Philippines, Mary Jean Lastimosa, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss South Africa, Ziphozakhe Zokufa, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss South Africa, Ziphozakhe Zokufa, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss Universe contestants Laurien Angelista, left, of Curacao, Roxanne Didier-Nicholas, center, of St. Lucia, and Camille Cerf of France, kiss hair care products during a photo opportunity during a break in rehearsals, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, At Florida International University in Miami. AP

Miss Universe contestants Laurien Angelista, left, of Curacao, Roxanne Didier-Nicholas, center, of St. Lucia, and Camille Cerf of France, kiss hair care products during a photo opportunity during a break in rehearsals, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, At Florida International University in Miami. AP

Miss Korea, Yebin-Yoo, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss Korea, Yebin-Yoo, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss Finland, Bea Toivonen, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss Finland, Bea Toivonen, poses for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. AP

Miss Universe contestants Noyonita Lodh, left, of India, Mary Jean Lastimosa, second from left, of the Philippines, Keiko Tsuji, second from right, of Japan, and Paulina Vega of Colombia pose for photos during a break in rehearsals, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Florida International University in Miami. AP

Miss Universe contestants Noyonita Lodh, left, of India, Mary Jean Lastimosa, second from left, of the Philippines, Keiko Tsuji, second from right, of Japan, and Paulina Vega of Colombia pose for photos during a break in rehearsals, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Florida International University in Miami. AP

Prince Royce performs during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Prince Royce performs during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, center, waves to the crowd before crowning the new Miss Universe, Paulina Vega of Colombia, during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, center, waves to the crowd before crowning the new Miss Universe, Paulina Vega of Colombia, during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell waves in her swimsuit during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell waves in her swimsuit during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Top 15 finalists Miss USA Nia Sanchez, left, Miss France Camille Cerf, Miss India Noyonita Lodh, Miss Italy Valentina Bonariva and Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, pose on stage during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Top 15 finalists Miss USA Nia Sanchez, left, Miss France Camille Cerf, Miss India Noyonita Lodh, Miss Italy Valentina Bonariva and Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, pose on stage during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

The five final contestants, from left, Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, Miss Jamaica  Kaci Fennell, Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha, Miss Netherlands Yasmin Verheijen and Miss USA Nia Sanchez pose during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

The five final contestants, from left, Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell, Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha, Miss Netherlands Yasmin Verheijen and Miss USA Nia Sanchez pose during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Singer Gavin Degraw performs with Miss Colombia Paulina Vega during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Singer Gavin Degraw performs with Miss Colombia Paulina Vega during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

From left, Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, Miss Jamaica  Kaci Fennell, Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha, and Miss Netherlands Yasmin Verheijen have they're ears covered during a question and answer at the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

From left, Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell, Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha, and Miss Netherlands Yasmin Verheijen have they’re ears covered during a question and answer at the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, right foreground, talks to the final five candidates during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. Finalists from left: Paulina Vega of Colombia, Kaci Fennell of Jamaica, Diana Harkusha of Ukraine, Yasmin Verheijen of the Netherlands, Nia Sanchez of the U.S. AP

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, right foreground, talks to the final five candidates during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. Finalists from left: Paulina Vega of Colombia, Kaci Fennell of Jamaica, Diana Harkusha of Ukraine, Yasmin Verheijen of the Netherlands, Nia Sanchez of the U.S. AP

Paulina Vega of Colombia, left, and Nia Sanchez of the U.S., hold hands as the wait for the announcement of who will be selected as Miss Universe, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami. AP

Paulina Vega of Colombia, left, and Nia Sanchez of the U.S., hold hands as the wait for the announcement of who will be selected as Miss Universe, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami. AP

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, right, crowns the new Miss Universe, Paulina Vega of Colombia, left, during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, right, crowns the new Miss Universe, Paulina Vega of Colombia, left, during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. AP

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