Jimena Navarrete Miss Universe 2010 Winner, Miss Mexico Wins Miss Universe 2010

On : 2010 Aug 23

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete, of Guadalajara, is congratulated after being crowned Miss Universe 2010 during the Miss Universe pageant at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 23, 2010.  UPI/Darren Decker/HO Photo via Newscom

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 on Monday at the Mandalay Bay casino-resort in Las Vegas.

"I want the whole world to know about my country and my people," the Guadalajara native said. "I imagine that they're all going crazy in Mexico right now. I'm extremely proud and I'm sure they're very proud, too."

22-year-old Jimena Navarrete edged out first runner-up Miss Jamaica, 24-year-old Yendi Phillipps and second runner up Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.

The winner Jimena Navarrete was crowned by reigning Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez.

Miss Universe 2010 Controversial Body Paint Pictures

Miss Universe 2010 Swimsuit Pictures

Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales.

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