In December 2018 , she represented Venezuela at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant . For her national costume , she chose to represent " Guaichia , " Goddess protector of Nature . At the 2018 Miss Universe pageant , Gutiérrez placed as the 2nd Runner-Up . This is the highest placement for Venezuela since Gabriela Isler 's win in 2013
Miss Universe 2018
Miss Universe 2018
Sthefany Gutiérrez