Miss Universe Pageant 2006 Winner From Puerto Rico - Zuleyka Rivera Wins Over USA Switzerland Paraguay Japan - Donald Trump in Audience

July 24th 2006

Carlos Ponce

Last night Zuleyka Rivera from Puerto Rico was chosen Miss Universe in front of a live audience which included co-owner of the pageant, Donald Trump. Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell and actor/singer Carlos Ponce (7th Heaven), hosted the live telecast of the Miss Universe 2006 beauty pageant from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

The delegates from foreign countries competed in three categories; swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions the "Top Five" finalists were selected before the crowning.

Second Runner Up: Miss Switzerland, Lauriane Gillieron Rest of Top Five:

Miss Switzerland, Lauriane Gillieron

Miss Paraguay, Lourdes Arevalos

Miss Japan, Kurara Chibana

Miss United States, Tara Conner

Miss Puerto Rico, Zuleyka Rivera

Rest of Top Ten:

Miss Canada, Alice Panikian

Miss Trinidad/Tobago, Kenisha Thom

Miss Bolivia, Desiree Duran

Miss Japan, Kurara Chibana

Miss Puerto Rico, Zuleyka Rivera