Mariana Notarângelo da Fonseca will represent Brazil at the 2012 Miss World in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.

The 22 year old outshone the five other finalists to claim the coveted crown at the event in Porto Alegre on 2nd April 2012.

Mariana, a medical student from Rio de Janeiro, sang 'Fever' in the talent competition.

First runner-up - Camila Serakides

Second runner-up - Karine Barros