Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe in Miami

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than 80 other countries at Sunday's pageant in Miami.

Miss Universe 2014 National Costume Top 5 Finalists

The 63rd Miss Universe pageant commenced with a grand launch of Preliminary Competition on January 21, 2015. The preliminary rounds included Evening Gown, where the contestants swirled around the ramp displaying their gowns. Next, followed by the evening gown were Swim Suit competition and finally National Costume round.

2014 Miss Universe National Costume Show (3)

2014 Miss Universe National Costume Show (2)

2014 Miss Universe National Costume Show (1)

Miss Universe 2014 Preliminary Swimwear Competition

Taking forward the ongoing preliminary competition for the Miss Universe 2014, the contestants, after exhibiting their performances in the evening gown tier, made way for the swimsuit round.

Miss USA Nia Sanchez of Nevada dazzles in national costume

There were raves Wednesday night at the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant preliminaries for our hometown beauty Nia Sanchez, who after winning Miss Nevada USA went on to win Miss USA for our Silver State for the first time.

Miss Universe 2014 Preliminary Evening Gown Competition

The Prelims night was absolutely hypnotic and the Miss Universe 2014 contestants looked absolute darling and seemed like a dream, walking the stage and fascinating the viewers and judges.

Nia Sanchez Preps for Miss Universe

2014 Miss Universe Swimsuit Photos (3)

2014 Miss Universe Swimsuit Photos (2)

2014 Miss Universe Swimsuit Photos (1)

2013 Miss Universe Swimsuit Competition (3)

2013 Miss Universe Swimsuit Competition (2)

2013 Miss Universe Swimsuit Competition (1)