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Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. The pageant became part of Kayser-Roth and then Gulf and Western Industries, before being acquired by Donald Trump in 1996. Despite its historical rivalry with the Miss World contest, Miss Universe retains unparalleled prestige in many parts of the world, particularly Asia and Latin America[citation needed]. The reigning Miss Universe is Zuleyka Rivera, representing Puerto Rico. This event is sometimes referred to as the World Cup of Beauty.The 2006 Miss Universe Pageant took place in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, July 23rd in the Shrine Auditorium. This is the first time since 1998 the pageant is held in the United States. And the second time in many decades to be held in Los Angeles.
Puerto Rico's Zuleyka Rivera won the crown.
First runner-up was Japan's Kurara Chibana, second runner-up was Switzerland's Lauriane Gillieron, third runner-up was Paraguay's Lourdes Arevalos and fourth runner-up was USA's Tara Conner .
Miss Philippines, Lia Andrea Ramos, was chosen as Miss Photogenic; Japan's Kurara Chibana as Best National Costume; and Ghana's Angela Asare as Miss Congeniality. | |
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