Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj came out Fourth Runner Up in the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant held in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Crowned Miss Universe 2010 is Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete.

Hopes are high for her winning the title as she was among the top 15 picks in Online Poll and in Swimsuit. Disaster occurred, however, during the Question and Answer portion when she was asked what is biggest mistake she ever committed in her life. Her reply: In my 22 years of existence, I have no major, major problem…

At any rate, Raj’s position in the pageant is an honor for the Philippines especially the Bicolanos. For a profile of Raj, click here

The complete list of winners are as follows:

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete – Miss Universe 2010Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps – 1st Runner Up
Miss Australia, Jessinta Campbell – 2nd Runner Up
Miss Ukraine Anna Posslavska – 3rd Runer Up
Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj – 4th Runner Up

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