FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit competition

Eighty-four contestants confidently walked the stage wearing their Jacqueline Aguilera swimsuits, personalized capes, and Jojo Bragais shoes during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans.

Based on their preliminary swimsuit presentations, meet our favorites:


TOP 5

(in alphabetical order)

Aruba - Kiara Arends

Dominican Republic - Andreína Martínez

Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño

USA - R'Bonney Gabriel

Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel

Top 10 - Australia, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Vietnam

Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization

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