Zuleyka Rivera

A star-studded panel of judges chose Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Puerto Rico, as Miss Universe for year 2006. 18-year-old Rivera was crowned at conclusion of 55th Annual ceremony in Los Angeles, California.

Miss Universe 2006 was chosen by an international judging panel which included NBC's Las Vegas star James Lesure; NBC's latest winner from The Apprentice, Sean Yazbeck; fashion photographer Patrick McMullan; Project Runway winner Santino Rice; NBC's Deal or No Deal briefcase model Claudia Jordan; Telemundo's Al Rojo Vivo anchor Maria Celeste Arraras; former Miss Universe Amelia Vega; television writer/creator Marc Cherry; former Miss Teen USA, Bridgette Wilson Sampras; comedian Tom Green and former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith. Each contestant from 86 countries around the world judged in 3 categories- swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005, crowned her successor at the conclusion of 2-hour telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 600 hundred million in over 180 countries. Nancy O'Dell and Carlos Ponce hosted the live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium.

Kristin Davis

'Sex and the City' star Kristin Davis has been voted the world's most beautiful woman.

The actress, who played Charlotte York in the hit series, beat a galaxy of stars in the poll conducted for Eve magazine.

3 British women made it into the top ten, with Catherine Zeta-Jones in second place. Kates Beckinsale and Kate Winslet were in 6th and 7th place.

Halle Berry came 3rd and newly-married Nicole Kidman 4th. Charlize Theron, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie were also named in the top 10.

"Kristin's natural beauty combined with her on-screen presence make her a woman with style and substance", said Eve's editor Sara Cremer. "She exudes sex appeal without compromising her intelligence and independence. All the women in top 10 are in their 30s and 40s, proving women just get better with age."