New Delhi: On December 19, 2012, Olivia Culpo of Cranston, Rhode Island, won the title of Miss Universe 2012 bringing the most coveted crown back to the USA after 15 years. It's been a whirlwind for this 21-year old beauty who won the titles of Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA and Miss Universe within 15 months.On May 8, 1992 Olivia Culpo was born to musician parents. She was brought up in Edgewood (Cranston), Rhode Island. Her father is of Italian descent and her mother is of Irish and Italian ancestry. Culpo graduated from St. Mary Academy – Bay View in 2010 with high honors and as a member of the National Honor Society.She is the first Miss Universe winner from the USA since 1997.Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other beauty queens to take the title from Leila Lopes of Angola during the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.Here are some pics of Miss Universe: Olivia Culpo flaunts her toned and tanned bikini body in the swimsuit competition.Olivia Culpo flaunts her toned and tanned bikini body in the swimsuit competition. Olivia Culpo while cherishing his win. Olivia Culpo on the ramp. Olivia Culpo during a bikni show before she became miss universe. One of the best moments of Culpo's life. Miss USA Olivia Culpo (l.), Miss Australia Renae Ayris and Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon (r.) appear on stage after being named as top five finalists following the evening gown competition. Olivia Culpo proudly wears the red, white and blue during the National Costume portion of the Miss USA pageant.Miss USA Olivia Culpo and Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon.
Updated on: September 29, 2013 6:04 IST
