FAVORITES: Miss Earth 2023 Final Top 20 favorites

A new Miss Earth and her court will be crowned in less than 24 hours at Van Phuc City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Eighty-five of the planet's most talented, beautiful, and intelligent women are vying for the coveted international title.

They have been very busy participating in various pre-pageant events and activities in the past three weeks.

Mina Sue Choi of Korea will crown her successor at the culmination of tonight's competition.

Who will become Miss Earth 2023?

Meet our Final Top 20 favorites:


TOP 20

(in alphabetical order)

Albania - Drita Ziri

Brazil - Morgana Carlos

Colombia - Luz Adriana López

Denmark - Silvia Topholm

France - Enola Godart

India - Priyan Sain

Mongolia - Munkhchimeg Batjargal

Namibia - Martha Kautanevali

Netherlands - Noa Claus

Paraguay - Gretha Matiauda

Philippines - Yllana Marie Aduana

Poland - Ewa Jakubiec

Portugal - Carlota Lobo

Puerto Rico - Victoria Arocho

South Africa - Belindé Schreuder

Thailand - Cora Bliault

Venezuela - Jhosskaren Smiller

Vietnam - Do Thi Lan Anh

Zambia - Kunda Mwamulima

Zimbabwe - Courtney Jongwe

Special mentions:

Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, USA

Photos: Miss Earth

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