Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza, Miss Puerto Rico 2006, competes in the evening gown portion of the LIVE NBC broadcast of the 2006 Miss Universe competition from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on July 23rd, 2006. A panel of distinguished celebrity judges is now determining which contestant will become the 55th Miss Universe at the conclusion of the 2-hour telecast. ho/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP