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Miss Universe 2011

Angola’s Leila Lopes said she hopes her victory in the Miss Universe pageant will enable her to help her own country, ravaged by poverty and war, as well as combat HIV around the world.

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And the winner is...

epa02914519 Miss Angola 2011, Leila Lopes (L) is crowned the winner of the 2011 Miss Universe Competition by Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarrete (R) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 12 September 2011. EPA/DARREN DECKER / MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION L.P. / HO HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Image: Miss Angola Leila Lopes appears on stage for a news conference after she was crowned Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo

Giving back

Miss Angola Leila Lopes appears on stage for a news conference after she was crowned Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo September 12, 2011. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
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Image: Miss Angola Leila Lopes is congratulated by other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe 2011 during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo

Contestants' congratulations

Miss Angola Leila Lopes (C) is congratulated by the other contestants after being crowned Miss Universe 2011 during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo September 12, 2011. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
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The runner-up

Miss Angola 2011 Leila Lopes (R) and Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko celebrate after the announcement of the winners during the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 12, 2011. Lopes won the Miss Universe 2011 title, as Stefanko was the first runner-up. AFP PHOTO/YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Image: Miss Angola Leila Lopes reacts as she hears the judges' decision choosing her as Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo

Thrill of victory

Miss Angola Leila Lopes (R) reacts as she hears the judges' decision choosing her as Miss Universe 2011 during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo September 12, 2011. With Miss Angola is Miss Ukraine Olesia Stefanko, chosen as runner-up. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
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No home-court advantage

epa02914442 Candidate of Brazil and second runner-up of Miss Universe 2011 Priscila Machado (R) celebrates his qualification to the group of five finalists, next to winner of the contest Miss Angola Leila Lopes (C), during the ceremony of election and coronation at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 12 September 2011. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
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The top 10

Miss Universe 2011 top ten contestants stand on stage during the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 12, 2011. Angola's Leila Lopes has become the new Miss Universe, edging out beauties from Ukraine, Brazil, the Philippines and China as the pageant marked its 60th anniversary. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Standing firm

Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup gestures during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Supsup was named third runner up. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Image: Miss Universe Australia 2011 Scherri-Lee Biggs competes in the evening gown presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo

Dress stress

Miss Universe Australia 2011 Scherri-Lee Biggs competes in the evening gown presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12. REUTERS/Patrick Prather/Miss Universe Organization, L.P. LLLP./Handout (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Say what?

Miss China 2011 Luo Zilin arrives on stage during the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 12, 2011. Miss Angola 2011 Leila Lopes won the Miss Universe 2011 title. AFP PHOTO/YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Image: Miss USA Alyssa Campanella walks on stage as she is chosen as a finalist in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo

Miss USA an also-ran

Miss USA Alyssa Campanella walks on stage as she is chosen as a finalist in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo September 12, 2011. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
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Walking tall

Miss China 2011 Luo Zilin poses on stage during the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 12, 2011. Angola's Leila Lopes has become the new Miss Universe, edging out beauties from Ukraine, Brazil, the Philippines and China as the pageant marked its 60th anniversary. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Going swimmingly

Miss Universe 2011 contestants pose in swimsuits during the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 12, 2011. Angola's Leila Lopes has become the new Miss Universe, edging out beauties from Ukraine, Brazil, the Philippines and China as the pageant marked its 60th anniversary. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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In the pink

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)
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Good as gold

Miss Angola 2011 Leila Lopes poses on stage during the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on September 12, 2011. Angola's Leila Lopes has become the new Miss Universe, edging out beauties from Ukraine, Brazil, the Philippines and China as the pageant marked its 60th anniversary. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Bevy of beauties

Miss Universe 2011 contestants participate in the 60th annual Miss Universe beauty pageant, held at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 12, 2011. AFP PHOTO/YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
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