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Gabriela Isler of Venezuela crowned Miss Universe in Moscow

MOSCOW – A 25-year-old Venezuelan who appears on TV in her country and is an accomplished flamenco dancer is the new Miss Universe.

Gabriela Isler was crowned Saturday night in the pageant at a sprawling exhibition hall on Moscow’s outskirts.

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In the excitement just after the announcement, the tiara fell off Isler’s head as she was being crowned and she caught it laughing.

Patricia Rodrigues of Spain was the runner-up.

The panel of judges was led by American rock musician Steven Tyler.

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