Miss Dominican Republic Renata Sone was chosen second runner-up in last night’s Miss Universe 2005 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand. Canadian Natalie Glebova was the winner over 81 other participants, and was followed by Miss Puerto Rico, Cynthia Olavarria, who was chosen first runner-up. Other finalists were Laura Elizondo, from Mexico, and Monica Spear, from Venezuela. The Dominican contestant caught the attention of the press and the Thais themselves since her arrival in Bangkok. Miss DR wore several evening gowns made by Dominican fashion designers, including her final evening dress by Leonel Lirio, designer of the gown Dominican Amelia Vega wore when selected Miss Universe 2003.