Very Hot......

...is the verdict of the reigning Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera, who is also a big fan of Sallu's paintings.

She has come to be known as the Miss Universe who promptly fainted after winning the title. But meet Zuleyka Rivera now and you are soon infected by her sheer energy and enthusiasm. Not to miss oodles of sex appeal!

As far as the last mentioned is concerned, it is quite understandable for the 18-year-old Puerto Rican has been preparing for this job since she was 13.

"I once got a professional artiste to do my make-up when I was 13. After he was through, he told me I should participate in a pageant. So I went ahead and participated in Miss Teen Puerto Rico. I was the first runner up there.

Soon, I started getting modelling offers and I appeared on the cover of a fashion magazine when I was 14. While that was a big high, nothing prepared me for the win in the Miss Puerto Rico pageant. I just went 'Yeah' when I won!" says the reigning Miss Universe.

But nothing can match her swoon on winning the Miss Universe title, right? "But I haven't reacted still," is the indignant response.

"It still hasn't sunk in. I only feel like Miss Universe when people want to click my picture and take my photographs."
And that is one thing she is quite used to. To keep that going, she now plans to become an actress "like Angelina Jolie who is very good".

We don't know about Hollywood, but she very much stands a chance in Bollywood... what with Salman Khan giving her a pillion ride on his bike.

"Yeah, I met Salmaaan... no, Salman Khan. I heard that he was once voted as one of the sexiest men in the world. Well, he is hot for sure. He has an amazing body and a great sense of humour. I also realised that he is an actor and he dances and sings in the movies. How interesting is that? I also saw the painting he painted in one month," she reveals.

Now, that is one facet of Salman that even we are not aware of, so, is something brewing, Zuleyka? "No, I have never been in love till now. But I truly believe in it. Maybe I will soon find the one for me!" comes the reply.

And what other things does she like about India? "Naans and gulab jamuns. In fact, I am going to order some more of those," says Zuleyka.

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