In around 12 hours, we will have our new Miss Universe. The final will take place on Monday, December 17th 2018 (GMT+7) and will be aired LIVE on FOX from Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand and we will finally see who will succeed Demi-leigh.
This year the activities are not that tight, the girls spend most of their times video-taping, visiting cultural places and—of course the competition itself. Earlier this week the preliminary round has been conducted as well as the in-depth interview. Some said these three determine most of the cut. Well, not all the top 15 come from these three but MOST are. I’m positive the girls have given their A-games to the battle of the crown. Nevertheless, tomorrow we will find out which girl taking the crown back home.
I just recently learned that the top 20 formatting is BACK! Yes! That means there will be more girls having the chance to showcase their hard work. The format, apparently, will also stays with their continental zoning like last year. That means the girls will be competing against their continental mate to lock down the top 20 spots. Afterwards, they have to work their asses up for themselves because in the top 20 they will vie against each other.
During rehearsal, the top 20 semifinalists was divided into 4. 5 of the African and Asia-Pacific, 5 of the Europe, 5 of the Americas, and the other 5 is the wildcards (from any continent and in any number)
During rehearsal, the top 20 semifinalists was divided into 4. 5 of the African and Asia-Pacific, 5 of the Europe, 5 of the Americas, and the other 5 is the wildcards (from any continent and in any number)
Another rumored format is that the Miss Universe is now using a 15-second speech to narrow down the top 20 to the top 10. My honest reaction was “ew!”. Come on, Miss Universe used to be cool! Not like this, please! After the top 10 are selected, they will be competing in both swimsuit and evening gown. Then as usual they will go to top 5 and then top 3. I really wish they would keep the old format.
Returning to our main point right here, it has not been easy for me to determine Miss Universe’s hot lists, I faced failures and successes throughout my journey of listing favorites (I’ve been following Miss Universe since 2003 but only writing opinions about them since 2014). Anyway, it’s off the case again hahaha. The point is this is not a prediction, I write all these for fun and to speak out my notes for the ladies.
For tomorrow's final, I suggest you to brace yourselves for anything. IMG is definitely unpredictable!
For tomorrow's final, I suggest you to brace yourselves for anything. IMG is definitely unpredictable!
So, enjoy and good luck, ladies!
POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS:
African and Asia-Pacific Group
1. PHILIPPINES
Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray
Clearly the one to win it! Sorry, I’m not being biased. I’ll say good to those in my eyes are good and bad to those in my eyes are bad and she is definitely the ONE in my “good” zone. I will simply say she is a pure-bred to the title. She has been consistently amazing. Not only since the Miss Universe kicked off but ever since she declared her rally to Binibining Pilipinas. Definitely up for a spot in top 3
2. NEPAL
Manita Devkota
Apparently, this Nepali beauty will come up as a silent murderer. She reminds me of Miss Sri Lanka 2017 who suddenly came out locking a spot in top 16. I just find it hard to see her more in the involvement of the activities but I’m sure she is digging her way up from behind the lenses. She seems smart and eloquent, to be honest!
3. AUSTRALIA
Francesca Hung
This girl won’t stop growing like crazy! She came so close and super-worthy of the title! She has poise and charm of her own. Regarding recent issue addressed to her and other two women, I believe it's just a misunderstanding (to Australia)
4. SOUTH AFRICA
Tamaryn Green
Being a successor is never easy, especially when your predecessor won the earlier year. Tamaryn makes the job looks easy. So far, she is still the strongest out of the African community. She is beautiful, tall, eloquent, a nurse in-the-making, bubbly and of course cameras love her! What else is lacking from her? She can definitely up for any spot, but sorry to say it's a NO for a back-to-back wins.
5. NAMIBIA
Selma Kamanya
Namibia made history as the winner of Miss Universe 1992 in Thailand. Now the pageant comes back to the country. Will she claim what Michelle McLean claimed back in 1992? Who knows! So far, she is doing a nice job and I find her pleasant to be seen on camera. Michelle McLean was also known for being among the interview and preliminary judges so this might be an advantage for Namibia to climb up on top.
Watch her out, everyone!
POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS:
THAILAND, JAPAN, CAMBODIA, NIGERIA, ANGOLA
Europe Group
1. HUNGARY
Enikő Kecskès
Hungary was off everyone's list but somehow I see potentials in her. She is promising and might be one of the names coming up on finals among other European queens.
2. IRELAND
Grainne Gallanagh
Ireland sends a promising candidate this year. She is a blonde bombshell --just like the USA and a total babe during the Miss Universe days! One thing I disappointed about her was her gown choice during prelims, it was somehow weird compared to other contestants but hey IMG judge the dress no more! personality matters now and she has it!
3. GREAT BRITAIN
Dee-ann Kentish-Rogers
A black beauty from the land of britain! She is the first black representative of Great Britain and this might be a huge milestone for black beauties of Britain. She seemed to be super calm during the Miss Universe days and she definitely has nice personality!
4. SPAIN
Angela Ponce
She has stories to tell the universe. She is an example, a role model and a voice of all LGBTQ community across the world. She will definitely lock a spot in top 20, to show the world no matter what, your personality is what matters.
5. BELGIUM
Zoé Brunet
She is something! Fresh and beautiful, ready to compete. She is more than beauty, she is unique. You can spot her from distance and say "That's miss Belgium"
POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS:
ICELAND, SWITZERLAND, POLAND
Americas Group
1. PUERTO RICO
Kiara Liz Ortega
Kiara keeps growing each day and showing her true potential! She looks regal and poised during the Thai night and the preliminary round which rocketed her into the top of my list. Just seeing the presence of herself I can say, “Yep, she is the one”
Puerto Rico recently won the Miss Supranational title, can Kiara match her fellow Puerto Rican and bring Puerto Rico another crown? Sure, she could!
2. CHILE
Andrea Diaz
I didn't expect her to be on top but seeing her overall performances made me reconsider my list. The Americas is the most difficult continental zone to narrow down. Too many beautiful women but I must be extra careful because beauty itself is not sufficient. Chile has the whole of it.
3. CANADA
Marta Magdalena Stepien
Canada won Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand. Now the event is back in Thailand. It feels like Canada didn't want to lose the momentum and send this angelic candidate to Miss Universe. I bet Thailand has its own magical effect on Canada.
4. MEXICO
Andrea Toscano
See that face? That is the face of the universe! So silly of me for not including her in my previous list but in my defense she was off my list before because I did not see much coming from her. Her presence is a WOW during the Thai Night event which instantly lift her placement on my list. After her gracious walk with the Thai dress, I could not possibly put her off the list. She truly left a nice mark on my brain and eyes!
5. VENEZUELA
Sthefany Gutierrez
Venezuela unwrapped herself slowly during the Miss Universe 2018 and that's a nice trick. In previous editions, every single miss Venezuela always come in "BAM!" from the beginning but she chose different trick and that is good, I believe. She was not emerged as a heavy favorite but slowly aimed a gun to the crown. Don't be surprised if Venezuela climbed up to the top.
POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS:
CURAÇAO, EL SALVADOR
The Wildcards
1.USA
Sarah Rose Summers
She came real strong but made herself a dent in the competition. In a live interaction with Miss Colombia and Australia she said things that probably hurt some people (PROBABLY). She is currently a hot topic in several news platform saying she was a racist and xenophobic. No matter what the issues are, I believe she just need to hold her mouth especially when she is a girl under the spotlight. Everything you do and say matters, honey.
2. COLOMBIA
Valeria Morales
Just like Miss USA. She is currently a hot topic regarding some issues, the problem is that the issues against her is more than the case with Miss USA and Australia. Earlier, she is accused of being snobby and arrogant. I just don't understand whether people is trying to bring her down or she really is like that. However, Steve Harvey is still hosting! She might stand among the top due to the mistake Steve did in 2015. My hunch says as long as Steve hosts the competition, miss Colombia--no matter who and what happened is still going to be up there.
3. VIETNAM
H'Hen Niê
Hennie--that's how I write her name, comes from a small village in her country. She is also among the minority race in Vietnam--the first from her race to represent her country. She has mission, she is strong and just gorgeous. I believe it is enough to bring her up to the top. One critique for her is about her inconsistency of the overall performances.
4. BRAZIL
Mayra Dias
Brazil has never been this weak in Miss Universe but considering her sash factor she might emerge as one of the top 20. One thing I really like about her is her facial feature, just so gorgeous!
5. INDONESIA
Sonia Fergina Citra
One of the most prepared girls towards the universe! She has been in the spotlight lately and her charm is definitely everything! her smile never fades as she always shows her best smile to everyone. Truly gorgeous queen!
Please note that those are not in certain order, I had trouble ordering who's going to be on top so I made the grouping zone instead. Regardless, everything can happen tomorrow!
By the way, I really must narrow these girls down. In no particular order, these FIVE are THE NEAREST to the crown:
AUSTRALIA
CANADA
PHILIPPINES
PUERTO RICO
SOUTH AFRICA
Last, I really wish all the girls good luck. No matter what happens tomorrow, you already give the best shot for your country and they must be proud of you! Love 💕
See you at another pageant content and stay tune for more!
Regards,
@billiansyaha
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