Iris Mittenaere From France Wins Miss Universe 2016

The 65th edition of Miss Universe pageant came to culmination in Manila, Philippines on January 29, 2017 with the crowning of  Iris Mittenaere from France as Miss Universe 2016. The grand finale of Miss Universe 2016 took place at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. During the conclusion of the pageant, Pia Wurtzbach from Philippines  crowned her successor as next Miss Universe.

During the coronation gala of 65th Miss Universe, Raquel Pélissier from Haiti was titled as the first runner up while Andrea Tovar from Colombia was adjudged as the second runner up.

The grand finale of Miss Universe 2016 was hosted by Steve Harvey. Ashley Graham was the backstage host of the event. While the red carpet event was hosted by Venus Raj and Bretman Rock. The pageant was judged by former Miss Universe titleholders like Sushmita Sen, Dayanara Torres, Leila Lopes and Mickey Boardman and Francine LeFrak. The pageant also witnessed live performance by Boyz II Men and Flo Rida. This year 86 countries competed for the title of Miss Universe.

Complete Results

Top 13 Semi-Finalists

1. Kenya- Mary Esther Were
2. Indonesia-Kezia Warouw
3. USA- Deshauna Barber
4. Mexico- Kristal Silva
5. Peru-Valeria Piazza
6. Panama-Keity Drennan
7. Colombia- Andrea Tovar
8. Philippines- Maxine Medina
9. Canada- Siera Bearchell
10. Brazil-Raissa Santana
11. France- Iris Mittenaere
12. Haiti-Raquel Pélissier
13. Thailand- Chalita Suansane (Fans’ Vote)

Top 9 Semi-Finalists

1. USA- Deshauna Barber
2. Thailand- Chalita Suansane
3. France- Iris Mittenaere
4. Mexico- Kristal Silva
5. Haiti-Raquel Pélissier
6. Kenya- Mary Esther Were
7. Colombia- Andrea Tovar
8. Canada- Siera Bearchell
9. Philippines- Maxine Medina

Top 6 Finalists

1. France- Iris Mittenaere
2. Colombia- Andrea Tovar
3. Kenya- Mary Esther Were
4. Haiti- Raquel Pelissier
5. Philippines- Maxine Medina
6. Thailand- Chalita Suansane

Top 3 Finalists

1. France- Iris Mittenaere
2. Colombia- Andrea Tovar
3. Haiti- Raquel Pelissier

Special Awards

Best National Costume- Myanmar