After becoming Miss USA , Smith traveled to Windhoek , Namibia , to compete in the 1995 Miss Universe pageant , broadcast live from Windhoek Country Club on May 12 , 1995 . She was again the highest placed contestant after the preliminary competition , which propelled her into the top ten . Once again , Smith was among the final 3 contestants and went on to win the title ahead of first runner-up Manpreet Brar of India , becoming the first Miss USA and sixth representative to capture the Miss Universe crown in 15 years . / As a model , Smith worked for Hawaiian Tropic , Jantzen , Pontiac , Venus Swimwear , and Pure Protein among others . She made appearances on '' Martin '' , '' Due South '' and the TLC documentary '' The History of the Bathing Suit ''
Miss Universe
Miss Universe 1995
Chelsi Smith