By IMAEYEN IBANGA, MARIECAR FRIAS and LEE FERRAN
April 29, 2009

Australian beauty contestant Stephanie Naumoska spoke out today to defend herself and “all the skinny girls out there” against criticism and speculation that she might have an eating disorder.
Miss Universe finalist Stephanie Naumoska denies she is malnourished.
“I’ve never been anorexic or bulimic. I’ve never been malnourished or underfed. … I live a healthy, active lifestyle,” Naumoska said in an exclusive interview with “Good Morning America.” “I definitely think I’ve been victimized. I was singled out at that competition.”

At a reported 5 feet 11 inches and 108 pounds, the pageant finalist’s body surprised some onlookers when she donned a red string bikini at Australia’s Miss Universe Pageant that showed off her petite frame. Naumoska was chosen out of more than 7,000 hopefuls to make the final event promoting “healthy, proportioned, bodies.”