Paulina Vega

During the same event, she helped launch the 25th-anniversary campaign at Macy's Herald Square in New York City.

Vega became the eleventh Miss Atlantico to win that title since the Miss Colombia pageant began in 1934, the first Miss Atlantico to win Miss Universe, and the second Colombian to win Miss Universe after Luz Marina Zuluaga in 1958.

She is the granddaughter of Colombian tenor Gastón Vega and Miss Atlántico 1953 Elvira Castillo, also a distant cousin of Miss Colombia 2014 Ariadna Gutiérrez who was placed 1st runner-up at Miss Universe 2015 after host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced her as the winner.

Vega completed her elementary and high school education between Colegio Karl C. Parrish and the German School of Barranquilla during her years living in the Caribbean city, after moving to the capital where she finished her last years at Deutsche Schule Bogotá.

She also studied Business Administration at the Pontifical Xavierian University.

She was the second Colombian in 56 years to win the Miss Universe crown after Miss Universe 1958 Luz Marina Zuluaga.

Vega debuted the pageant's new crown as designed by Diamonds International Corporation, a Czech-based jeweler officially responsible for Miss Universe jewelry.

Her prize package included cash, a year contract promoting Miss Universe, world travel, a rent-free luxury apartment in New York City, a gift bag stuffed with designer shoes, dresses, and beauty products, a US$100,000 stipend for a two-year course at the New York Film Academy, and free access to famous fashion houses and beauty parlors.

Vega intends to spend her year-long reign traveling the world to lecture on humanitarian issues and to promote education regards HIV/AIDS.

After her crowning, Paulina was interviewed by CNN en Español, ABC, Rendezvous with Miss Universe (Indonesia), Fox News, Univision, Caracol Televisión (Colombia), RCN TV (Colombia), Telemundo, Way Too Early with Thomas Roberts (MSNBC), Morning Joe (MSNBC), Today (NBC) and Live! with Kelly and Michael (ABC).

Paulina Vega Dieppa (born 15 January 1993) is a Colombian TV host, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2014, she previously was crowned Miss Colombia 2013.

Vega is the second Miss Universe from Colombia.

Paulina Vega Dieppa was born in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia to Laura Dieppa and cardiologist Rodolfo Vega Llama.

She has seven brothers and sisters.

Ms. Vega is of French and Spanish descent.

She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Lucia Aldana, Miss Colombia 2012.

Paulina Vega Dieppa competed in Miss Colombia 2013 on November 11, 2013, held in Cartagena, representing the Atlántico Department, where she won the title of Miss Colombia, gaining the right to represent the country at Miss Universe 2014.

In early February, Vega attended Mercedes Benz-New York Fashion Week in New York City together with Miss USA 2014 and Miss Teen USA 2014.

Miss Universe 2013, Gabriela Isler from Venezuela, crowned her as Miss Universe 2014 on January 25, 2015, in Doral, Florida, beating 87 contestants.

On February 17, 2015, Vega made an appearance on the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice.

On February 20, 2015, Vega visited Indonesia to attend the 19th annual Puteri Indonesia 2015 pageant.

She assisted in the crowning of Puteri Indonesia 2015 (Miss Universe Indonesia).

She also visited Jakarta and Surabaya where she filmed publicity for YOU•C1000 along with former Miss Universes Dayana Mendoza and Olivia Culpo in Bali.

In early March, Vega traveled to Doral, Florida, to attend the World Golf Championships at Trump National Doral Miami golf resort.

On March 8, 2015, Vega became a public speaker at the Women's History Month Event 2015 in New York City.

On March 11, 2015, Vega volunteered at GMHC, New York City, to learn about their services and critical issues of HIV and AIDS.

In addition, she was interviewed on MSNBC in Out There with Thomas Roberts to discuss how she would work to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in her new role.

On March 19, 2015, Vega traveled to Nice, France.

She was invited by SAGA Cosmetics to launch the 'Miss Universe Style Illuminate by CHI' haircare line.

On March 22, 2015, Vega attended the CosmoProf Worldwide Beauty Show to launch the 'Miss Universe Style Illuminate by CHI' haircare line at Bologna, Italy.

During the same week, she was also invited to launch the Yamamay for Miss Universe' 2015 Swimwear Collection at Milan.

After her European trips, Vega visited Toronto, Canada, for the first time as it prepared for the 2015 Pan American Games.

On April 6, 2015, Vega attended the Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2015 at ArtBeam in New York City.

On April 9, 2015, Vega emerged as the winner of Missosology's Timeless Beauty 2014 contest.

On April 10, 2015, Vega attended AID FOR AIDS International to support National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.

She is committed to fighting against HIV and AIDS, as well as providing support to children and young adults fighting this disease.

On the same day, Vega attended the Colombian International Film Festival in New York.

On April 13, 2015, Vega traveled to Santiago, Chile, where she was invited for a photoshoot with Falabella.

On April 15, 2015, Vega became the godmother for the Latino Commission on AIDS.

On April 20, 2015, Vega traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, where she was officially revealed as the new face of Falabella.