Profile: Miss Universe - Stefania Fernandez
Top of the Rock
Stefania gets her first real taste of New York as she poses in front of the Empire State Building. Stefania and Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, visited the Top of the Rock which is a three level observation deck located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
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1 day, 7 hours ago
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Russia, Colombia and Puerto Rico... oh my!
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2 weeks, 1 day ago
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Co-hosting Telemundo’s “Levantate”
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3 weeks, 4 days ago
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, More work for HIV/AIDS Awareness!
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on 12/2/10
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Haiti relief efforts, photo shoots, hospital visits and MORE!
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on 5/2/10
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, A Week of Giving Back!
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on 29/1/10
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Fadil shoot, Project Sunshine, Poz Magazine and more!
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on 22/1/10
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Busy Week in the City that Never Sleeps!
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on 15/1/10
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Adventures in Venezuela Continued…
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on 11/1/10
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Home to my beautiful country, Venezuela!
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on 18/12/09
Stefania Fernandez posted a new blog entry, Happy Holiday Wishes from Miss Universe!
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Russia, Colombia and Puerto Rico... oh my!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 3:34pm on 03/15/2010Hi everyone! I had been really busy this week, I was in Russia attending Miss Russia pageant and meeting with the organizers of the event. I came back to New York for 15 hours changed my suitcase and flew for a conference in Cartagena, Colombia. After an amazing experience experience in South Amer ... more
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Co-hosting Telemundo’s “Levantate”
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 8:29am on 03/01/2010Hello everyone! This week I was in Puerto Rico co-hosting the show "Levantate". It was an amazing experience for me because it was my first time as a co-host and I learned how to cook "mofongo", a typical Puerto Rican dish. It’s so delicious! I arrived back in New York on T ... more
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More work for HIV/AIDS Awareness!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 2:16pm on 02/19/2010Hello everyone! This week I had a meeting with Francine LeFrak and the Rwandan Ambassador, Eugene-Richard Gasana, to arrange the details for my trip to Rwanda to work with the women living with HIV. They were so nice and I learned so much! I also had a photo shoot for a coming surprise!! As us ... more
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Haiti relief efforts, photo shoots, hospital visits and MORE!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 2:02pm on 02/12/2010Hello everyone! This week has been busy for me! I visited the Bronx Veteran’s Hospital and Schervier Nursing Care Center with Miss USA, Kristen Dalton and Miss Teen USA, Stormi Henley. We spent some time with the older people. We took some pictures with them and gave them some Valentine's Day ... more
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A Week of Giving Back!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 1:07pm on 02/05/2010Hello everyone! This week I started off by meeting art director, Garnet Hill. On Monday I also went with Kristen Dalton to the Knicks Bowl 2010 annual charity event for the Garden of Dreams Foundation. It was pretty fun! We both tried to bowl but we lost =( I also worked as a volunteer at Gay Men&rs ... more
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Fadil shoot, Project Sunshine, Poz Magazine and more!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 11:13am on 01/29/2010Hello everyone! This has been a relaxed week, yet there is always some work to do. On Tuesday Kristen, Stormi and I and a photo shoot wit Fadil. It was so fun! Check out the photo gallery on our website! On Wednesday I paid a visit to Project Sunshine and visited children in the hospital. On Thursda ... more
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Busy Week in the City That Never Sleeps!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 12:12pm on 01/22/2010Hello everyone! This has been a quiet week for me. Early in the week I had video shoot with Colin at the Miss Universe Office. Check out the new video “The Pose Off” on our website. It’s so funny. I also had a phone interview in the Miss Universe Office for a radio station. On Wedn ... more
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Adventures in Venezuela Continued…
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 8:28am on 01/15/2010Hello everyone! This week I traveled to my beautiful country...Venezuela!! I went to the state Lara where I visited the "La Divina Pastora", the virgin I'm devoted to. I thanked her for all that I have. Afterwards I participated in the faith's parade. I want to thank the Miss Univers ... more
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Home to my beautiful country, Venezuela!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:43am on 01/11/2010Hello everyone! After a beautiful holiday I am back to work! This week I had English classes and hit the gym. I also shot a video for Skype which was so funny!! Now I am in my beautiful country, Venezuela, for the festival Divina Pastora, my virgin, and many more activities. I will update you soon o ... more
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Happy Holiday Wishes from Miss Universe!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 1:43pm on 12/18/2009Hello everyone! This week I got a brand new haircut (New Year, new look)! My hair is a completely different and original look that I am completely comfortable and happy with! On Monday Kristen Dalton and I went to the movie premiere of "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" It was a great movie ... more
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Merci Bocu France!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 12:57pm on 12/11/2009Hello everyone. This has been an amazing week! It started off with a photo shoot with Fadil Berisha. Later that day I traveled to France with Kristen Dalton, Miss USA, for our first international trip together! As soon as we arrived in Cannes we took some photos at the elegant Martinez hotel where w ... more
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My First Christmas in Rockefeller Center!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 2:41pm on 12/04/2009Helloo everyone! So this week I had a lot of work! On Monday I went to a MAC Consultation, and then had a briefing by the Latino Commission on AIDS to prepare me for World AIDS Day on December 1st. Tuesday was World AIDS Day! I had a press conference where I took a live HIV test! Later I made an app ... more
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Back To New York For Turkey Day
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 8:30am on 11/30/2009Hi all! I just came back to NYC after 10 days in Bali shooting a commercial. This week I had a photo shoot with Fadil and I also volunteered at Gay Men’s Health Crisis. I had a beautiful thanksgiving day too! I hope you all had a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Christmas time is almost here! More ... more
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Shooting a Commercial in Indonesia
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:18am on 11/23/2009Hello everyone...this week I've been in Indonesia at the shooting of You C1000 Vitamin Orange commercial, it's been a terrific experience because the locations for the commercial are amazing on the rice fields and traditional places here in Indonesia. I have the greatest crew working with me, we sta ... more
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My Beautiful Country Venezuela
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:02am on 11/14/2009Hello everyone, well I've had an amazing week in my country Venezuela. I went to La Chinita fair and I was awarded with a lovely orchid and then visited "San Juan de Dios's" hospital where I had the amazing opportunity of sharing an amazing afternoon with the kids. I hosted a TV show calle ... more
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Latin Grammy's, Las Vegas and Home!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 2:17pm on 11/06/2009Hello everyone! I've had a wonderful week in New York. On Tuesday, I decorated my apartment with Kristen (Miss USA) and Stormi (Miss Teen USA) and we recorded our “Happy Holidays!” greeting from the Miss Universe Organization. On Wednesday, I traveled to Las Vegas and attended the &lsqu ... more
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Noogifest and Hulaween
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:12am on 10/30/2009Hi everyone! This week has been pretty low-key. I've been working out, taking lots of English lessons and I even went shopping for winter clothes (one of those things you just got to do at some point). I also attended the Pre My Hero Gala which is a prelude to a Gala being held on December 1st. It&r ... more
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Some Time to Relax
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:53am on 10/26/2009Hello everyone... this was a calm week after my long time away in Indonesia. Besides resting a lot from my trip, I did my usual routine with English classes and the gym. Other than that, I had an interview that I really enjoyed with "Despierta America,” which is a popular Spanish language ... more
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Reflections on Indonesia and Back to New York
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:34am on 10/21/2009Hi everyone! I feel so happy to be back in NY after spending two wonderful weeks in Indonesia. I had the opportunity to visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. I also went to Prambanan, a truly inspiring Hindu temple with amazing pointed and tal ... more
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Indonesia
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 9:09am on 10/13/2009Hello everybody, I've already been in Indonesia for a week and it's been amazing. I love it, the people are very friendly and kind, their dances, foods and traditions are incredible. I’ve been in 3 different cities with Miss Indonesia 2008 and 2009 and they both have taught me a bit more about ... more
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Returning Home and Thoughts on my Homecoming
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 12:04pm on 10/02/2009Hello everyone! I arrived this Monday to New York after spending some time home in Venezuela. I'm a little sad because I left my people over there but I'm really excited because next week I'll be traveling to Indonesia. The crowds in Venezuela that came out to see me where amazing, it meant so much ... more
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Homecoming
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:10am on 09/28/2009It's been a wonderful week! I finally arrived back home to Venezuela after winning the Miss Universe pageant, and my homecoming was spectacular. I had a full day of surprises and even had a whole show dedicated to me (where I found my best friends, my family and all the people that supported me to a ... more
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Tweet, Tweet!
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:24am on 09/23/2009Follow me on twitter! Stay up to date with all my recent events and activities at: http://twitter.com/TheRealMissU Also, follow my roommate, Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, at: http://twitter.com/MissUSA09 ... more
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My First Events as Miss Universe
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 8:03am on 09/20/2009Hello! Another busy week for Miss Universe... I am adjusting to my new life and, I have to say, it's been pretty exciting! This week was Fashion Week here in New York and there were a lot of events and I got to attend a lot of them. I visited a few runways and met a lot of top designers like Toni M ... more
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Welcome to My Life
posted by Stefania Fernandez at 7:30am on 09/09/2009As you may know, on August 23rd, 2009, I was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by my fellow Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. It has been one of the most exciting times in my life, I feel like I have finally reached my dream and all my effort, hard work and sacrifice were f ... more
On August 23rd, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of approximately 1
billion viewers, Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez’s life changed forever as she was
crowned Miss Universe 2009 from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. The win was a
milestone for the Miss Universe Organization as it was the first time that a country has
won back-to-back crowns in the pageant’s storied history (following fellow Venezuelan
Dayana Mendoza’s victory in 2008).
Hailing from Merida, Venezuela, 19-year-old Fernandez made the untraditional
decision to leave home at a very young age to start pursuing her dreams. Fernandez’s
ambition lies in international relations and affairs, which is a natural precursor for her
role as Miss Universe. She is also interested in the importance of arts as a tool for
childhood education and free thinking.
Since early childhood, Fernandez has been regaled by her grandmother’s stories of
world travel. “I loved hearing about the adventures of my elders, and I can only hope
to one day follow in their footsteps and experience the world.” She originally entered
the pageant world to meet new people, garner valuable life experience and, most
importantly, learn English.
Fernandez, despite her more recent accomplishments, is no stranger to setbacks. After
leaving home at age 16, she began competing in beauty pageants in preparation of
one day contending for the Miss Universe title. She purports to have amassed a strong
sense of determination and resolve after a judge in one of her early regional pageants
told her that she would have no future in beauty contests. “When faced with
negativity and being told that I would never make it, the true competitor in me grew
stronger,” says the 5’10 brunette beauty. “Even though I am young, I am fortunate that
I have been challenged by many people to abandon my goals. It gave me just
another reason to never give up and to never stop moving forward.”
Fernandez comes from a close-knit family. Her father was kidnapped when she was 14-
years-old and she asserts that this traumatic experience helped her appreciate all that
she has.
In her free time, Fernandez is an avid swimmer and tennis player. She is a regular
volunteer with “Piensa en Arte” which helps children expand their creative thinking
capabilities through art.
Fernandez will spend her year championing the official causes of the Miss Universe
Organization. She will work to increase HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's
health and reproductive issues. She will also work to forge new relationships with
organizations committed to research and education such as the Latino Commission
on AIDS, God’s Love We Deliver, PSI/YouthAIDS and Gay Men’s Health Crisis.
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God's Love We Deliver
God's Love We Deliver's mission is to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. We prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves.
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Latino Commission on AIDS
The Commission’s public health model encompasses four core and complementary services provided to Latino communities: health education, HIV prevention, capacity building, and advocacy. All services are offered in Spanish by a culturally diverse bilingual staff of health, education and business professionals.
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YouthAIDS / PSI
YouthAIDS, an education and prevention program of PSI, uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and reach 600 million young people in more than 60 countries with life-saving messages, products, services and care.
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Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases is an advocacy initiative dedicated to raising the awareness, political will, and funding necessary to control and eliminate the most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)—a group of disabling, disfiguring, and deadly diseases affecting more than 1.4 billion people worldwide living on less than $1.25 a day. For more information, visit: www.globalnetwork.org
Stefania Fernandez
Miss Universe
- Country:
- Venezuela
- Hometown:
- Merida
- Age:
- 19
- Fluent in:
- Spanish