New York, Aug 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Mexico’s Jimena Navarrete Tuesday won the Miss Universe beauty pageant held in Las Vegas.

Miss Jamaica Yendi Philipps was the first runner-up. The top five also included Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and Miss Philippines Venus Raj.

Navarrete received the Miss Universe crown from Stefania Fernandez, who won last year’s pageant representing Venezuela.

Eighty-three women were contesting for the title of Miss Universe.