Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez was named Miss Universe 2009 on Sunday night . This marks first time two contestants from same country earn title in consecutive years . More than 80 other countries participated during the pageant . Miss Dominican Republic , Ana Aimee De La Cruz , was named first runner - up .
This marks first time two contestants from same country earn title in consecutive years . More than 80 other countries participated during the pageant . Miss Dominican Republic , Ana Aimee De La Cruz , was named first runner - up .