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 Aimee De La Cruz , was named first runner-up and would assume Fernandez 's duties if she could n't complete her term . Miss Dominican Republic , Ada ##bel De La Cruz , was crowned first runner - up .
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 .