Miss Universe 2012 Top 5 which is as follows:
1. Miss Brazil: Gabriela Markus - 4th Runner Up
2. Miss USA: Olivia Culpo - Miss Universe Grand Winner
3. Miss Australia: Renae Ayris 3rd Runner Up
4. Miss Philippines: Janine Tugonon - First Runner Up
5. Miss Venezuela: Irene Esser - 2nd Runner Up
Miss Philippine Janine Tugonon First Runner up and answered fashion photographer judge Nigel Barker's Twitter question during the Q & A portion. "Should speaking English be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe as an international ambassador?" Janine confidently said, “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s being able to influence and inspire other people. So whatever language you have, as long as your heart is to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.”
Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero placed second runner-up, Miss Australia
Renae Ayris bagged the third runner-up and Miss Brazil Gabriela Markus was named
fourth runner-up.
Completing the Top 10 are Miss France, Miss Hungary, Miss South Africa, Miss Mexico, and Miss Russia.
Country: USA
Hometown: Cranston, Rhode Island
Age: 20
BIO:
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| GABRIELA MARKUS |
Name: GABRIELA MARKUS
Country: BRAZIL
Hometown: Teutonia
Age: 24
BIO
Gabriela Markus grew up in a small town in Brazil. She enjoys going to the movies, the theatre, and listening to good music. Gabriela is currently studying Food Engineering at the University of State of Rio Grande do Sul and has worked for her school’s microbiology laboratory.
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| RENAE AYRIS |
Name: RENAE AYRIS
Country: AUSTRALIA
Hometown: Perth
Age: 22
BIO
Renae Ayris was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. Renae has worked as a professional model in both Sydney and Germany. She also has a passion for dance and loves jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop and contemporary forms. Renae’s interests include travel, cosmetics, photography, fashion and baking.
Name: JANINE TUGONON
Country: PHILIPPINES
Hometown: Orion
Age: 23
BIO
Janine Tugonon was raised in the Bataan Province, where she grew up with her mother, sister and grandparents. She spent her childhood going to the farm with her mother and the markets with her grandmother. An adventurous spirit, Janine enjoys hiking and climbing mountains. She also loves to travel and cook classic Filipino dishes. Janine is an avid trader, and one day hopes to work as a social entrepreneur.
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| Janine Tugonon - Philippine First Runner Up |
Name: IRENE SOFIÁ ESSER QUINTERO
Country: VENEZUELA
Hometown: Sucre
Age: 21
BIO
Irene Sofiá Esser Quintero was raised on a cocoa plantation in Venezuela. She spent much of her time in contact with nature, spending time on the beach and meeting new people. Her career ambition in life is to become an actress where she can play challenging roles, and enjoys reading and surfing.