financial machinations of creating music
The Miss Universe pageant was held in Quito, Ecuador, on 1 June 2004. A week prior to the event, Hawkins was ranked sixth favourite to win the crown.[5] During the final competition, she became the first Australian to make the semi finals since Voni Delfos in 1993. She then proceeded to the top ten after competing in the evening gown competition, where she wore an unusual vintage copper gown that was designed by Bora and cost A$25,000.[6] After the swimsuit competition, Hawkins advanced to the top five, and eventually won the Miss Universe title.[4] The remaining top five were all delegates from the Americas and Caribbean, including Shandi Finnessey of the USA (1st runner up), Alba Reyes of Puerto Rico (2nd runner up), Yanina Gonzalez of Paraguay (3rd runner up) and Danielle Jones of Trinidad and Tobago (4th runner up).[4] Hawkins was the second winner from Oceania since Lorraine Downes of New Zealand held the title in 1983, and the second Australian since Kerry Anne Wells who was crow...