With a virtual seat at the judging table, an estimated 100 million votes were tabulated from fans around the world to determine which lucky contestant would advance into the Top 13 at the start of the live broadcast, with millions more voting throughout the competition. Eighty-six women represented their countries in this year’s MISS UNIVERSEŽ competition, which culminated in Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach crowning her successor. FINAL RESULTS: First Runner-Up: Miss Universe Haiti Raquel Pelissier Second Runner-Up: Miss Universe Colombia Andrea Tovar Top Three: Miss Universe Colombia Andrea Tovar; Miss Universe France Iris Mittenaere; Miss Universe Haiti Raquel Pelissier. The Miss Universe prize package includes: a year-long salary as Miss Universe; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a one-year supply of haircare products and tools from Farouk Systems, the makers of CHI Haircare; a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry Shoes & Accessories; a personalized face chart and products from MAC Cosmetics; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness @ Le Parker Meridien Hotel and hair services from John Barrett Salon; a modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographers; dermatology and skincare services; a professional health and nutrition consultation; dental services; professional representation by The Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel representing sponsors and charitable partners; access to various events including casting opportunities, movie premiers, screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties; and personal appearance wardrobe and styling by the official Miss Universe Organization fashion stylist.
Iris Mittenaere, who is pursuing a degree in dental surgery, beat off 85 hopefuls following a three-hour show in the Philippine capital. "I was very surprised I won, I feel blessed," said Mittenaere after winning the 65th edition of the annual competition. On the Miss Universe website, the student had said she wanted "to advocate for dental and oral hygiene" if she won. "Miss Universe was a dream, every girl wants to be Miss Universe...the stage is amazing, everything is amazing," Iris said. She added: "I want to help people, I want to understand people, I want to meet people, that's why this is a dream for me." Raquel Pelissier of Haiti is the first runner-up, while Andrea Tovar of Colombia placed second runner-up.
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