Natalie Glebova - Miss Universe 2005

Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005. This 23 year old blue eyed beauty has been crowned as Miss Universe 2005 over contestants from 80 other countries. Answering "Always Remaining Optimistic" as the biggest challenge in life, Natalie will now embark on a year long journey to different parts of the world as the Official Miss Universe.

The 54th Miss Universe pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Marked by various controversies the successful completion of the event is not just good for Tourism in Thailand, but the entire Tsunami hit South-East Asia. The region has to now leave the disaster behind and now concentrate on rehabilitation and development of these areas. The message by Jennifer Hawkins, Miss Universe 2004, regarding the tsunami relief work was a step in the right direction. Lets hope that this event brings into focus the beauty of South-East Asia as a whole and reinvigorates the Tsunami relief work.