Miss Universe 2009 Winner Is Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez

For the second straight year, Venezuela has won the Miss Universe crown.

This year, it went to 18-year-old Stefania Fernandez, who survived -- among other things -- a swimsuit competition, a question-and-answer segment (she was asked what women can to do overcome obstacles in achieving their goals) and a "live" performance by 'Hills' star Heidi Montag to win the title.

First runner-up was Ada Aimee de la Cruz of the Dominican Republic. Kosovo's Gona Dragusha was named second runner-up, with Rachael Finch and Mayra Matos of Australia and Puerto Rico rounding out the top five.

Miss USA Kristen Dalton finished in the top 10.

In addition to her crown, Fernandez -- who listed swimming and tennis as her interests -- took home the Miss Universe prize package, which included a two-year scholarship from the New York Film Academy and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus Labs. She also helped Venezuela to win its sixth overall title -- just one shy of USA's record-setting seven.

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