Stefania Fernandez

An elated Stefania Fernandez received the crown from her predecessor, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela and then prepared to meet a gaggle of reporters. (AGENCIES)

Stefania Fernandez, who enjoys tennis & swimming inherited Miss Universe crown from fellow Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza. The 18 year old beauty who is of Russian, Ukrainian, Galician and Polish origin bested young women from 83 countries. (AGENCIES)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez has beaten 84 of the world's most beautiful women to be crowned Miss Universe 2009. (REUTERS/Lucas Jackson)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez waves after she is crowned Miss Universe 2009 at Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas on August 23, 2009. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez poses after being crowned Miss Universe 2009 at the end of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009.  (AP)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez waves after she is crowned Miss Universe 2009 at Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas on August 23, 2009.  (AFP)

Stefania Fernandez with other beauties made it to the final five at the Miss Universe contest. The four other finalists were Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez, first runner-up Miss Australia Rachael Finch is also the first runner up and Gona Dragusha, Miss Kosovo 2009, is 2nd runner-up. (AGENCIES)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez walks in front of artist Flo Rida as he performs at the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas.  (AP/Andres Leighton)

Winner of Miss Universe 2009, Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, poses during the swimsuit competition at the annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009.  (REUTERS)

The most awaited moment of the event, finally arrived! Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez took home the Miss Universe 2009 crown. (AGENCIES)

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela at Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas on August 23, 2009. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)

Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez poses in the swimwear the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. (AGENCIES)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez competes in the swimsuit competition during the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009. Stefania Fernandez won the title of Miss Universe 2009. (AP/Brennan Linsley)

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009 at an event filled with glitz and glam. (AGENCIES)

Winner of Miss Universe 2009, Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, poses during the swimsuit competition at the annual pageant held at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas August 23, 2009.  (REUTERS)