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Miss Angola Now Miss Universe

Leila Lopes wins the top honor

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2011 5:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – In a competition that was, for once, scandal-free, Miss Angola Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe last night in Brazil. Get a taste of the evening via the best lines, as reported by the AP:

  • Lopes, 25, during the pageant's Q&A portion: Asked what she would change about her physical appearance, she replied, "Thank God I'm very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldn't change a thing. I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty."
  • Connie Chung, celebrity judge: "You have to keep in mind that these women are not objects just to be looked at. They're to be taken seriously."

  • Bravo’s Andy Cohen, pageant co-host: "It's a fun job. All I have to do is stand there, smile, and scream the names of countries."
  • Paula Shugart, Miss Universe president, on the pageant’s location: "I don't think there is any doubt in the rest of the world's mind that Brazil is the place, between hosting the Olympics and hosting the World Cup. I love the fact we're going to kick it off. I always say we're the World Cup of beauty."
  • The one tiny hint of a scandal: Some contestants complained about the size of the bikinis they wore in photo shoots. Miss Mexico called them "very small."
  • Lopes' beauty tips: Get lots of sleep, always use sunscreen, and drink a lot of water.

Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011 by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, of Mexico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.
Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011 by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, of Mexico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011 by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, of Mexico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.
Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011 by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, of Mexico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
The top three finalists at the Miss Universe pageant, Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko, left, Miss Brazil Priscila Machado, center, and Miss Angola Leila Lopes, Sept. 12, 2011.
The top three finalists at the Miss Universe pageant, Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko, left, Miss Brazil Priscila Machado, center, and Miss Angola Leila Lopes, Sept. 12, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
The top three finalists at the Miss Universe pageant, Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko, left, Miss Brazil Priscila Machado, center, and Miss Angola Leila Lopes, Sept. 12, 2011.
The top three finalists at the Miss Universe pageant, Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko, left, Miss Brazil Priscila Machado, center, and Miss Angola Leila Lopes, Sept. 12, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Angola Leila Lopes competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.
Miss Angola Leila Lopes competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Angola Leila Lopes competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.
Miss Angola Leila Lopes competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Angola Leila Lopes wears a bikini during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.
Miss Angola Leila Lopes wears a bikini during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Portugal Laura Goncalves competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Goncalves was a top 10 finalist.
Miss Portugal Laura Goncalves competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Goncalves was a top 10 finalist.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Panama Sheldry Saez competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Saez was a top 10 finalist.
Miss Panama Sheldry Saez competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Saez was a top 10 finalist.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss China Luo Zilin competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Zilin was named fourth runner up.
Miss China Luo Zilin competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Zilin was named fourth runner up.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Venezuela Vanessa Goncalves competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Goncalves was among the top 16 finalists.
Miss Venezuela Vanessa Goncalves competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Goncalves was among the top 16 finalists.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Solano was a top ten finalist.
Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Solano was a top ten finalist.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Australia Scherri-lee Biggs competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Biggs was a top ten finalist.
Miss Australia Scherri-lee Biggs competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Biggs was a top ten finalist.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss France Laury Thilleman competes at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Thilleman was a top ten finalist.
Miss France Laury Thilleman competes at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Thilleman was a top ten finalist.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko wears a bikini as she competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Stefanko placed first runner up.
Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko wears a bikini as she competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Stefanko placed first runner up.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko wears an evening gown as she competes at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Stefanko was named first runner up.
Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko wears an evening gown as she competes at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Stefanko was named first runner up.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss China Luo Zilin wears an evening gown as she competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Zilin was named fourth runner up.
Miss China Luo Zilin wears an evening gown as she competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Zilin was named fourth runner up.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Miss Brazil Priscila Machado wears an evening gown as she competes at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Machado was named second runner up.
Miss Brazil Priscila Machado wears an evening gown as she competes at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Machado was named second runner up.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
The sixteen finalists stand in line during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.
The sixteen finalists stand in line during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
The top ten finalists stand together during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.
The top ten finalists stand together during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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COMMENTS
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warrenbatiste
Feb 8, 2012 8:48 PM CST
See where Leila ranks among the most beautiful women of all time.  http://urbzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/50-hedy-lamarr.html
vapidvortex
Sep 13, 2011 2:18 PM CDT
I'm guessing the Miss Universe contestants from other planets are steamed that they never get to come to earth for the festivities.
Rammrodd
Sep 13, 2011 8:39 AM CDT
Another feel-good political trophy.

 
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