117 women competed for the highly competitive title of Miss World Sunday evening, and the winner was Miss Puerto Rico, Stephanie Del Valle. The 66th annual Miss World pageant took place at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland and was broadcast live around the world.
Thousands of viewers tuned in to watch the participating candidates partake in Q&As, activities and challenges under categories like Multimedia, Sports and Top Model, among others. The second runner-up for 2016 was Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez of the Dominican Republic and the third runner-up was Natasha Mannuela of Indonesia, Reuters reported Monday.
RTX2VL2OMiss Dominican Republic Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez is congratulated by Miss Korea Hyun Wang and Miss Mongolia Bayartsetseg Altangerel after she was named a finalist in the Miss World 2016 Competition in Oxen Hill, Maryland, Dec. 18, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Miss World’s 2015 winner was Spain’s Mireia Lalaguna, who crowned Miss Del Valle after her win.
Miss Puerto Rico’s win marked the second time the U.S. territory has taken a Miss World title, following Wilnelia Merced, who won the crown in 1975.
RTX2VL3BMiss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle holds up the Puerto Rican flag after winning the Miss World 2016 Competition in Oxen Hill, Dec. 18, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Del Valle, 19, is a law and communications student studying at Pace University. She is fluent in Spanish, English and French, according to her bio on the Miss World website.
RTX2VL3FMiss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle reacts after winning the Miss World 2016 Competition in Oxen Hill, Dec. 18, 2016.Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
“I like to have options and I have a solid career plan,” Del Valle had said of her future ambitions in life. “I am already registered for a double major at Pace University (Law and Communications) while pursuing my lifelong inclination to follow a career in Entertainment during my spare time. Presently, I am training in all three disciplines hoping that the effort, passion and dedication will direct me to a finer resolution.”
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RTX2VL4PWinner of Miss World Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle stands with first runner up Miss Dominican Republic Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez and second runner up Miss Indonesia Natasha Mannuela during the Miss World 2016 Competition, Dec. 18, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
In addition, the other top five finalists of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant included Catriona Elisa Gray from the Philippines and Evelyn Njambi Thungu from Kenya. Fast Track winners that were recognized for the five special categories included Mongolia in the Talent category, the Cook Islands for Sports, the Philippines for Multimedia, Indonesia for the Beauty with a Purpose category and China PR for Top Model. 
RTX2VKZLMiss Mongolia Bayartsetseg Altangerel participates in the Miss World 2016 Competition, Dec. 18, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
RTX2VL40Miss Indonesia Natasha Mannuela is congratulated by Miss Philippines Catriona Elisa Gray after Mannuela was named a finalist in the Miss World 2016 Competition, Dec. 18, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Robertshttp://www.ibtimes.com/miss-world-pictures-2016-photos-miss-puerto-rico-winner-stephanie-del-valle-runner-2462489