And the Miss Universe is… Miss Colombia!

After a long journey, the 2014-2015 Miss Universe crown has once again stayed in Latin America, thanks to this year’s titleholder Paulina Vega , Miss Colombia.

Her charisma, chocolate brown hair and radiant looks captivated all 10 judges, including William Levy, Emilio Estefan and Nina Garcia, on Sunday night. It’s been 57 years since Colombia last held the crown.

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Miss USA Nia Sanchez, of Mexican descent, is first runner-up, and has to fill in Miss Universes’ shoes if she fails to complete her duties.

Prior to the 22-year-old student from Barranquilla being crowned the most beautiful woman in the world at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant, 88 of the most gorgeous girls around the globe gathered in Doral-Miami, Fla. in the fight for the sparkly crown and reputed title.

The competition, which was broadcasted live via NBC and Telemundo, began with an introduction from all the aspiring girls in their exotic and vibrant national costumes –which Indonesia won the prize for Best National Costume this year.

But the real competition began when the top 15 was announced, in the mix were five Latinas out of the 20 Latin American and Spain contestants.

1. Miss Colombia

2. Miss Italy

3. Miss India

4. Miss France

5. Miss USA

6. Miss Indonesia

7. Miss Venezuela

8. Miss Spain

9. Miss Philippines

10. Miss Argentina

11. Miss Jamaica

12. Miss Ukraine

13. Miss Brazil

14. Miss Netherlands

15. Miss Australia

The 15 beauty queens flaunted their perfectly fit bodies in the sizzling swimsuit competition, while bachata crooner Prince Royce sang his hits “Darte un Beso” and “Stuck on a Feeling.”

Only 10 of the misses were able to captivate the judges, narrowing the list to:

1. Miss Jamaica

2. Miss Colombia

3. Miss Ukraine

4. Miss Argentina

5. Miss Philippines

6. Miss Spain

7. Miss Netherlands

8. Miss Venezuela

9. Miss Australia

10. Miss USA

After all the glitz and glam found in the evening gown, the judges picked their top five, in which only one Latina took a spot.

1. Miss USA

2. Miss Netherlands

3. Miss Ukraine

4. Miss Jamaica

5. Miss Colombia

The road to the crown is not easy, especially when the five queens are faced with the nerve-racking questions and answers portions.

Asked about everything from global terrorists and domestic violence, the five girls delivered their best response in an eloquent matter. But only one of the answers can garner a lucky queen her crown.

Miss Universe 2013-2014 Gabriela Isler gave her last message to the world before the main event was unleashed.

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An uproar of boos filled the venue as Miss Jamaica was named fourth runner-up. Miss Netherlands was third runner-up, with Miss Ukraine following as second runner-up.

Miss Colombia and Miss USA both stood hand-in-hand, before Paulina Vega was crowned the new queen. Once again, the Miss Universe crown remains in Latin America.

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