Natalie Glebova , Miss Universe 2005

Brunette Natalie Glebova from Canada was crowned Miss Universe 2005 at Bangkok gala finale of the 54th annual pageant.

Natalie Glebova, 23-year-old model from Toronto was picked over runner-up Cynthia Olavarria of Puerto Rico after answering a final

question about what she considered the biggest challenge of her life: "I always try to maintain a positive outlook on life," she said, adding that remaining optimistic was most challenging.

Natalie Glebova was born in Russia but emigrated to Toronto as a young girl with her parents at age 12. She studies information technology management at Toronto's Ryerson University.