Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Miss Canada Is Crowned 2005 Miss Universe

Miss Canada Natalie Glebova Crowned 2005 Miss Universe in Thailand, Beating Four Latin Americans
BANGKOK, Thailand: Miss Canada, Natalie Glebova, was crowned Miss Universe in the 54th annual pageant held in the Thai capital of Bangkok. The brunette from Toronto was chosen over Miss Puerto Rico Cynthia Olavarria.
The two were among five contestants selected to answer questions onstage in the final round of the competition. The others were from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.Glebova, 23, was asked what she considered the biggest challenge of her life. She said it was remaining optimistic."I always try to maintain a positive outlook on life," she said.Earlier, the 12-judge panel narrowed the field of 81 contestants to 15, then 10 as the Miss Universe hopefuls modeled evening gowns and swimsuits.During the event broadcast live, hosts introduced the contestants, judges and last year's winner, Australia's Jennifer Hawkins.

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