Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza, Miss Puerto Rico, right, is crowned Miss Universe 2006 by Miss Universe 2005, Natalie Glebova of Canada, after winning the pageant in Los Angeles on July 23, 2006. Rivera's prizes include a yearlong salary, a New York apartment during her reign, and a modeling contract. Her crown, valued at $250,000, is made of 800 diamonds.
(Photo: AP Photo/Benjamin Sklar)
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