MISS UNIVERSE URUGUAY 2011

The new Miss Uruguay 2011 is blonde Fernanda Semino of Montevideo. She won the title last night during a gala event at the Conrad in the ultra-chic resort city of Punta del Este, Uruguay. Also crowned at the event was Miss World Uruguay 2011, Belén Sogliano. Runners-up were Diana Banchero, Paola Balbi, and Paula De Miquelerana.

PICK OF THE DAY

Today's Pick of the Day is Miss Universe Uruguay, Stephany Ortega. Uruguay had an outstanding run at this year's World Cup. We think Uruguay will have an outstanding run on August 23, too!

ZEN ON SUNDAY

Miss Universe Uruguay 2010, Stephany Ortega

MISS UNIVERSE URUGUAY 2010

The new Miss Universe Uruguay 2010 is Stephany Ortega, 20, of Montevideo. She won the title late Saturday night in a glittering ceremony at the Conrad Hilton in Punta del Este. Eliana Olivera, 22, was first runner-up, winning the title of Miss World Uruguay 2010. Rounding out the top five were Evangelina Lechini, Natalia Yoffe, and Rocío Da Silva.

OUTTA THE WAY, URUGUAY!

19-JUL-2009 CONTEST UPDATE:

We have a winner! The winning entry is:

"Outta the Way, Uruguay!"

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Attention all rising sophomores!

Enter our caption contest and win!

All rising sophomores may receive a month's worth of free lunch tickets, good only at the Beauty School cafeteria by submitting the winning caption to this photo from rehearsals at Miss Universe 1957. Judges for this caption contest are Dean Di Maggio and Lorraine, our Beloved Librarian, who was actually there in Long Beach during the pageant, visiting one of her friends, Leona, and working as a part-time hairdresser for the pageant, assigned to Miss Italy. The winner will be photographed with Madge, our Cafeteria Lady. Please note the following rules and restrictions apply: 1) all Beauty School staff are ineligible to compete; and 2) because of corporate sponsorship obligations, instituted circa 1966, the only beverage that may be purchased with the free lunch tickets is Royal Crown Diet Cola.

MISS URUGUAY 2009

More news from La Republica Oriental del Uruguay! The new Miss Universe Uruguay 2009 is Cinthia D'Ottone, 20 years old. She won the title this weekend, beating out 14 other contestants for the title. The pageant was held at the Conrad Hilton in the tres chic beach resort Punta del Este and was televised nationally. Like her recent Miss Universe Uruguay sorority sisters, Cinthia will travel to Colombia to train for Miss Universe 20009. (Photos: El Pais)

Cinthia competing in the swimsuit competition

The Conrad Hilton