Ximena Navarrete: her last interview as Miss Universe (VIDEO)

By Equipo Celestrellas Posted Sep 12th 2011 09:45PM

Just a few moments away from the broadcast of Miss Universe 2011, AOL Latino managed to get a few words out from current Miss Universe, Mexican beauty Ximena Navarrete, as she prepares to hand over her crown.

How did she feel during her last minutes as the reigning queen? Here's what she exclusively told us:

"I feel great, it's been a great year!", she confides. "I'm very happy to be in Brazil and tonight it's gonna be a difficult decision for the judges, but we'll see what happens. There are a lot of pretty girls here!"

Check out the video:

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Miss Universe 2011 - Behind The Scenes

Check out everything that is happening during Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Alyssa Campanella is still enjoying her Miss USA win, with a big smile, as she gets her ginger hair done.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Natalia Rodriguez, Argentina's Miss Universe 2011, waits to register for the Miss Universe pageant with a smile from the Hilton Hotel in Sao Paulo.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Miss Guatemala, Alejandra Barillas, 25, is snapped in one of what will be many photo sessions for the big event.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Miss Honduras, Keilyn Gomez, who is getting ready for a dress fitting, is known for her charm and friendliness.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Mexican beauty Karin Ontiveros is geared up to conquer the pageant and take home the crown for Mexico for the second year in a row.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

A stylist takes a look at Karin Ontiveros' hair color and style to determine her ultimate look.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Olivia Pinheiro, Miss Bolivia, prefers more classic gowns.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

There's nothing like hosting the Miss Universe pageant. Relaxed Brazilian beauty Priscilla Machado couldn't be more at ease, after all she is right at home.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Chilean Vanessa Ceruti is the first Miss Universe delegate sent by the country in four years.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes

Ecuadorian Claudia Schiess was born to an Ecuadoran father and Swiss mother. The beauty with the cheerful personality speaks English, Spanish, German and Swiss German.

Miss Universe 2011: Behind the scenes