Stefanía Fernández

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Stefanía Fernández's achievements extend beyond the pageant stage. Her Miss Universe win in 2009 was a historic first for Venezuela, breaking a pattern that had never been seen before. She and Dayana Mendoza remain the only pair of consecutive winners from the same country, a feat that earned them a place in the Guinness World Records. Fernández also used her platform to advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, demonstrating a commitment to social causes that has defined her post-pageant career. Her transition from beauty queen to journalist and entrepreneur shows a rare versatility, and her vegan skincare line AMMATERRE has carved a niche in the clean-beauty market.

AwardsFernández's most prestigious awards are her pageant titles: Miss Trujillo 2008, Miss Venezuela 2008, and Miss Universe 2009. She also earned a Guinness World Record for being part of the first consecutive Miss Universe wins by a single country. In addition, she was named among People en Español's 50 Most Beautiful People.

Honours & Distinctions

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2009

First Miss Universe crowned by a compatriot, with Dayana Mendoza.

Records & Feats

First Miss Universe crowned by a compatriot

Historic First·2009

Won Miss Universe 2009, with Dayana Mendoza crowning her, marking the first time a winner was crowned by a fellow countrywoman.

Last teenager to win Miss Universe

Career Milestone·2009

At 18, she was the last teenager to win the title, a record that still stands.