Olivia Culpo wins Miss Universe 2012: Boston University sophomore becomes ...

When Olivia Culpo, Miss USA, won the title of Miss Universe earlier this week, she broke America's fifteen year losing streak in the competition. Olivia was raised in Rhode Island with two musician parents, a passion that she developed playing the

Boston University sophomore Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 Wednesday night. Miss USA since June, the Cranston, Rhode Island native, 20, was the first American to win the Miss Universe title since 1997.

PHOTOS: BEAUTIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD COMPETE FOR THE MISS UNIVERSE 2012 TITLE. No one was more surprised than Culpo's family when told them she was entering the Miss Rhode Island contest last year, her father Peter recalled.

Miss Universe Venezuela 121219. 'Miss Universe 2012': Miss Venezuela Gives A Bizarre, Rambling Answer. It was a good night for American pride as Miss USA took home the title of "Miss Universe 2012." Olivia Culpa's win marked the first time since 1997

Miss Venezuela 2012, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, competes in the evening gown competition during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort. (GETTY/GALLO). Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero was asked a very