The 61st Miss Universe Pageant will be held on December 19 at PH Live, Planet
Hollywood Resort and Casino. This has not been the best year for the Miss
Universe Organization as they were scrambling for the greatest part of the year
to find a host for the pageant and in the end it resulted in Vegas again and the
pageant being held right at the very end of year for the first time. As a
result, Angola's Leila Lopes has become the longest reigning titleholder in the
history of the pageant. She will crown Miss Universe 2012 at the conclusion of
the event that will be shown live on NBC and Telemundo Wednesday night. The Miss
Universe Organization has made the most of this year's pageant despite all the
setbacks and embraced the time of the year with a holiday themed show. The great
group of delegates also made up for the very long wait. A note to the Miss
Universe Organization: PLEASE LOWER THE HOSTING FEE!!! You will find a host if
you don't charge a fortune. We want to see the pageant in new exotic locations.
Now on to the stars of the show:
KEY:
POSSIBLE WINNER - ******
POSSIBLE TOP 5 FINALIST - *****
POSSIBLE TOP 10 SEMI-FINALIST - ****
POSSIBLE TOP 16 QUARTER FINALIST - ***
UNLIKELY TO PLACE - **
HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO PLACE - *
If I am honest, I would have to say that she is one of the weakest delegates I’ve seen from her country. Unfortunately her features are quite harsh. She stood out but for all the wrong reasons.
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Now on to the stars of the show:
KEY:
POSSIBLE WINNER - ******
POSSIBLE TOP 5 FINALIST - *****
POSSIBLE TOP 10 SEMI-FINALIST - ****
POSSIBLE TOP 16 QUARTER FINALIST - ***
UNLIKELY TO PLACE - **
HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO PLACE - *
BRITISH
VIRGIN ISLANDS: ABIGAIL HYNDMAN *
The British Virgin Islands rarely competes strongly at
this pageant… or any other pageant. This year is no exception. Their delegate
is simply just not up to par with the rest of the delegates. I did like her
evening gown because it was quite different and it made her stand out.
BULGARIA:
ZHANA YANEVA *
Unfortunately this is another country that rarely sends
competitors. They usually just send delegates. Once again, they sent a
delegate. Her chances of making it are quite slim.
CANADA:
ADWOA YAMOAH *
In a heartbreaking twist of fate, the original delegate
Sahar Biniaz had to withdraw only a couple of days before the pageant due to a
foot injury. Adwoa only had a few days to prepare but even when you take this
into consideration, she is just not strong enough. She has great interview
skills but her features are too harsh and the styling did not really help her
either.
CAYMAN
ISLANDS: LINDSAY JAPAL ***
Lindsay has a gorgeous face and she’s one of the best
representatives ever sent by her country. She is super beautiful but lacked
presence on stage. She also seemed a bit nervous. Her saving grace might be
being chosen as a Miss Universe Organization pick. I think she visited New York
once or twice during her reign.
CHILE:
Ana Luisa Konig ****
This girl is supermodel material. She is just so sexy and
sultry while still being fresh-faced and gorgeous. I think she could do very
well in the competition. She is definitely one to watch but she should watch
out for not overdoing it on stage and her walk was also a bit rushed.
CHINA:
JI DAN XU ***
Here is another girl who could be a Miss Universe
Organization pick. Her director is a very powerful lady so MUO might try and
keep her happy. I didn’t think Diana stood a chance when she was crowned but
she has improved a lot. However, she did trip not once but TWICE during the
evening gown competition. (Maybe Crystle Stewart felt sorry for her.) She was
quite good in swimsuit though. If nothing else, she should win the award for
Best National Costume. I am IN LOVE with that costume.
COLOMBIA:
DANIELLA ALVAREZ ***
The thing with the Latinas is that they are so incredibly
well-prepared that you have to take notice of them. Here we have a girl who is
not that spectacular but when she’s glammed up, she does make a nice picture.
Could she place for her country? I am inclined to say no but I’ve learned never
to count this country out.
COSTA
RICA: NAZARETH CASCANTE *
Last year, they sent the gorgeous Joanna Salano. I adored
her but I’m not feeling the same love for her successor. She looks to mature
and I don’t think a repeat placement is on the cards.
CROATIA:
ELIZABETA BURG ******
Elizabeta has one of the most (if not THE MOST) gorgeous
faces of the pageant. She is one of the biggest favorites for the title. She
has the height and the beauty. The only things standing in her way are a slight
lack of stage presence and she is also quite weak in interview. Europe is long
overdue for a win and if the judges are blinded by her beauty, she could give
them that win.
CURACAO:
MONIFA JANSEN * If I am honest, I would have to say that she is one of the weakest delegates I’ve seen from her country. Unfortunately her features are quite harsh. She stood out but for all the wrong reasons.
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