Paulina Vega Dieppa, the 22 year-old Miss Colombia was crowned Sunday in Doral, Miami as the 2015 Miss Universe, winning over 88 contestants from around the world, and the first Miss Universe for the country in 57 years.
Born January 15th, 1993, Miss Vega Dieppe hails from the coastal city of Barranquilla, and studies business administration. She is the daughter of cardiologist Rodolfo Vega and Laura Dieppe. She is the granddaughter of Colombia’s legendary tenor, Gastón Vega,
Within moments of the announcement, Colombia celebrated her win, in which the first runner up in the 63rd edition of the competition was Miss USA, Nia Sanchez of Las Vegas.
In her hometown of Barranquilla, where preparations are underway for the legendary carnival, locals took to the streets to celebrate this important recognition for their region and country. In Bogotá, a street party erupted in the pub and restaurant district of the Zona T.
Paulina Vega Dieppa follows in the footsteps of Colombia’s first Miss Universe, Luz Marina Zuluaga, who was crowned in 1958.
During a press conference after the ceremony at the Trump Doral Resort, Miss Vega dedicated her crown to her 47 million compatriots and announced she would visit Cartagena and Barranquilla upon her return to her native country.
