(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 couldn't complete her term.
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question: how many other contestants competed?, answer: more than 80 | question: What does the win mark?, answer: two contestants from the same country have won the title in consecutive years. | question: who was named first runner-up?, answer: Ada Aimee De La Cruz, | question: on what country did the 2 contestans earn the title?, answer: Venezuelan, | question: Who won the pageant?, answer: Stefania Fernandez | question: what is the name of the miss Dominican Republic who was also named first runner-up?, answer: Ada Aimee De La Cruz, | question: how many contestants won marks?, answer: two | question: around how many contestans competed during the pageant, answer: 80