Dulcita Lieggi is the new Miss Dominican Republic Universe

Dulcita Lieggi Francisco, a 22-year-old model, has been crowned as the new Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2012. She replaces the original winner, Carlina Durán Baldera, who was dethroned a few days after her coronation when it was revealed that she had been married and divorced. Dulcita was crowned by her national director, Magali Febles (above) at 7:00 PM tonight (Wednesday, April 25).

The new queen, who represented Distrito Nacional, studied advertising at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and speaks four languages.

Last two standing: Carlina (left) and Dulcita (right) during the finals of
Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2012 pageant last Tuesday.

Dulcita during the swimsuit segment of Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2012
pageant held last Tuesday.