After 83 contestants graced the stage in beautiful gowns and skimpy swimsuits, Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned the winner of the 2010 Miss Universe contest.

Less than 24 hours after she was crowned Miss Universe, Mexico’s Navarrete has become a top trending topic on Twitter and thousands of fans have flooded her Facebook page.

She had a flowing red dress, strutted confidently in a violet bikini, and said onstage that the Internet is indispensable in these times, but requires parents to impart family values about it.

The model-turned pageant queen then posed for pictures with a Mexican flag and Mexico’s last Miss Universe as congratulations from her countrymen came pouring in.

She was cheered by Spanish-speaking reporters clamoring to talk with her after the pageant, and twice answered questions about Arizona’s recent immigration law.

“Every country has the right to impose and enact their laws,” she said, wearing her new sash and sparkling tiara. “But I tell you that all the Mexicans and the Latins that are living here in the United States are hardworking people — people who want to improve on their quality of life.”

Mexico’s Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in an upset victory that extended Latin America’s domination of the pageant to three consecutive years. We just want to say CONGRATULATIONS! And wish you the best luck!

Here is how the top five Miss Universe 2010 contestants placed:

4th runner up: Miss Philippines            

3rd runner up: Miss Urkraine

2nd runner up: Miss Australia

1st runner up: Miss Jamaica