Miss Universe 2014: 5 Things to Know About Miss Colombia Paulina Vega

Get to know the 22-year-old who loves family and zumba

By Mike Vulpo Jan 26, 2015 2:00 PMTags
Miss Colombia, Miss UniverseAlexander Tamargo/Getty Images

We have a new pageant queen!

Miss Colombia Paula Vega beat out more than 80 competitors Sunday night to take home the prestigious title of Miss Universe 2014.

While viewers were captivated by her beauty, we've done some digging and are more than impressed with the 22-year-old college student.

As the proud dog owner and family girl celebrates her new crown, we've compiled five fun facts about the beauty. Without further ado, we give you Miss Vega. 

Patrick Prather/Miss Universe Organization

1. Proud Resident: During the nerve-racking Q&A portion of the competition, Vega was asked to name the greatest contribution her country has given to the entire world. Without any hesitation, she explained: "I believe that my country has been an example to be followed for the rest of the countries. We are persevering people…and we continue fighting. Today, we are world leaders in many different parts."

2. Brain Power: Don't let the good looks fool you! Vega is hard at work finishing her final semesters as a business administration student at the Universidad Javeriana in Bogota. Plus, she can speak Spanish, English and a little bit of French. 

3. Strange Sleeper: Like any beauty pageant contestant, Vega needs her beauty sleep. But in a surprise revelation, E! News has learned the student sleeps with her eyes wide open. As you can imagine, roommates really never know if she's wide awake or in a deep sleep.

4. Can't Stop Dancing: Every time the pageant queen has a break in the gym, Vega has a fun habit of breaking into dance. Need an example? Just head over to her Instagram where she busts some moves during an afternoon Zumba session. Umm, can we get an invite to the next workout session?

5. She's a Total Family Girl: Raised with seven brothers and sisters, it's safe to say Vega's family is thick as thieves. Raised by a cardiologist and the granddaughter of legendary tenor Gatsón Vega, the 22-year-old enjoys spending any spare time with her relatives.