( CNN ) -- Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez was named Miss Universe 2009 , beating out more than 80 other contestants during a pageant held Sunday night in Nassau , Bahamas . Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez was named Miss Universe 2009 on Sunday night . The 18-year-old was crowned by another Venezuelan , Dayana Mendoza , Miss Universe 2008 , marking the first time that two contestants from the same country have won the title in consecutive years . As Miss Universe , Fernandez will have the use of a New York City apartment for the year of her reign , and will receive living expenses . Other prizes include a two-year scholarship at the New York Film Academy ; a vacation for two in the Bahamas ; and a wardrobe , including evening wear , swimsuits and jewelry . The competition involves swimsuit , evening gown and interview phases , which a 12-member panel judged . Miss Dominican Republic , Ada Aimee De La Cruz , was named first runner-up and would assume Fernandez 's duties if she could n't complete her term .
Win marks first time two contestants from same country earn title in consecutive years . More than 80 other contestants competed during the pageant . Miss Dominican Republic , Ada ##bel De La Cruz , was crowned first runner - up .