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Two weeks to go until the highly anticipated final competition of the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Over 80 women from around the world will compete for the coveted title on January 14 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center where India's Harnaaz Sandhu will crown her successor. Several contestants have already arrived in the US for their final preparations and to celebrate the new year before heading to the host city. Fan voting is still open. Don't miss voting for your favorites into the semifinals through the Miss Universe official website and app. First vote free! Prior to the much-awaited arrival of contestants, meet our Top 16 favorites: TOP 16 (in alphabetical order) Chile - Sofia Depassier Colombia - María Fernanda Aristizábal France - Floriane Bascou India - Divita Rai Italy - Virginia Stablum Jamaica - Toshami Calvin Korea - Hanna Kim Peru - Alessia Rovegno Philippines - Celeste Cortesi Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariño South Africa - Ndavi

Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has officially announced its partnership with California-based sash maker The Sash Company for their first-ever sustainable sashes. The new sashes for the forthcoming Miss Universe edition are made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials (organic and sustainable luxury fibers and threads) and with ethically produced rhinestones. "We hope our commitment to sustainability will reduce the overall amount of plastic and waste in the environment. This is one small step of many we hope to make in the future as small actions by corporations and organizations will have the greatest impact on making a greener future for all," MUO shared on its official Instagram page. The official announcement received a lot of positive feedback from the pageant fans and several contestants. Miss Universe Seychelles Gabriella Gonthier commented, "Great initiative, first steps to being a positive global ambassador." Miss Universe Venezuela Amanda Dudamel al

Miss Universe Iceland 2022 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir stunned in a red outfit while posing with her national flag as she departs Keflavík International Airport for the 71st Miss Universe pageant in the United States. "Humbled and honored to raise the Icelandic flag and represent my country," she shared on the official social media accounts of the Miss Universe Iceland pageant. The 18-year-old biology student who won Miss Universe Iceland 2022 last August in downtown Reykjavik will be in Miami for her final training and fittings before flying to New Orleans, Louisiana — the host city of the upcoming Miss Universe competition. Miss Universe 2022 final will take place at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 14. Over 80 beauties from around the world are expected to compete for the coveted title currently held by India's Harnaaz Sandhu. Iceland's highest placement at Miss Universe was first runner-up in 1962 with Anna Geirsdóttir. After six decades, will Hra

Miss Universe Ukraine 2022 Viktoria Apanasenko finally revealed her symbolic national costume for the 71st Miss Universe pageant. The "Warrior of Light" costume symbolizes her nation's fight against the darkness, like an archangel Michael with a sword protecting Ukraine. It was completed in four months of extreme conditions, to the sound of sirens, without electricity, and by candlelight. In addition to a weapon in her hand, the costume also features a monolithic jumpsuit that covers Viktoria's body like armor, a vyshyvanka-styled white dress with puffy sleeves and skirt with over 10 meters of fabric, a beautiful headpiece, and wings inspired by the colors of the Ukrainian flag. "It is the personification of inner strength, courage, determination and will flowing in our veins. War cannot break our strength and will not discolor our hearts. Ukraine will bloom like a phoenix even in a fire. It shines with bright rays of kindness and faith," Viktoria shared on

The new Miss Universe crown "Force for Good" by Mouawad was officially unveiled on Monday, December 19 at True Icon Hall (Icon Siam) in Bangkok, Thailand. Crafted by hand with 993 stones, 110.81 carats of blue sapphire, and 48.24 carats of white diamond, the Mouawad masterpiece truly represents what Miss Universe Organization stands for. The intricate design evokes the organization's "belief in a future forged by women who push the limits of what’s possible and the incredible women from around the world who advocate for positive change." According to Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip, the new crown "stands for a graceful reincarnation of the Miss Universe Organization’s long-standing values and heritage as a guiding light, shining bright to the future glory." "The new crown is also the dazzling illustration of both the challenges and rewards that come when young women advocate for causes close to their heart and strive to make an impact on the

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 Ashley Cariño's national costume for the forthcoming 71st Miss Universe pageant has been officially revealed. The costume created by Puerto Rican musical artist and mechanical engineer DJ King Arthur features 42 pieces of biodegradable plastic designed and 3D printed. Inspired by the Arecibo Observatory Radio Telescope, it pays homage to important Puerto Rican names in the field of pageantry (former Miss Universe winners) and sports, the national flag, and coquí, an unofficial national symbol of Puerto Rico. Ashley will showcase this futuristic ensemble during the 71st Miss Universe national costume competition in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this coming January. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Puerto Rico (@muniversepr) Photo: Brandon Cruz González / Wapa.tv RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 is Miss Fajardo, Ashley Ann Cariño Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 Ashley Cariño shares her favorite co

A brand new Miss Universe crown "Force for Good" is scheduled to be unveiled on Monday, December 19 at True Icon Hall (Icon Siam) in Bangkok, Thailand. The $6 million masterpiece by Mouawad will be the 12th crown of the Miss Universe pageant and the second crown from the world-renowned jeweler. Don't miss watching the special unveiling event presented by JKN Global Group from 2 p.m. (Bangkok time). Live streaming will be available on the official Youtube channel  of the Miss Universe Organization. The new crown will be used officially for the first time during the coronation of the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Jakrajutatip | แอน จักรพงษ์ (@annejkn.official) Photos: Mouawad / Miss Universe, Anne Jakrajutatip / Instagram RELATED POSTS: 71st Miss Universe: Personalized capes instead of national gifts for auction 71st Miss Universe: Contestants' profiles are out, fan

The national costume of Miss South Africa 2022 Ndavi Nokeri for the upcoming 71st Miss Universe pageant has been officially revealed. Hosted by former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, the official reveal took place on Tuesday, December 6 at The Maslow Hotel in Gauteng. The special event which also happened to be Ndavi's official farewell also gave the fans a glimpse of what to expect for her Juan William Aria preliminary and final evening gowns for the international competition this January in New Orleans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) Made by Sello Medupe of Scalo Designer, the "I am Africa" national costume was inspired by her Tsonga and African heritage. The wings which were built by Hend Henderson of Henderson Worx showcase flight and represent something that is ascending because African women in the world are busy rising as in so many pop culture moments such as 'The

Miss Cameroun 2023 first runner-up Mouketey Lynette Monalisa Jelly has now been confirmed to represent her country Cameroon at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. The 26-year-old beauty from Douala is a youth empowerment advocate and founder of the Miss Monalisa Charity Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. Jelly represented South West at the recently held Miss Cameroun 2023 where she placed second to Ndoun Issie Marie Princesse. No stranger to pageantry, she also previously held the titles Miss Commonwealth Africa Charity 2021, Miss University Africa Central 2021, and Miss Beach 2015. The new Miss Universe Cameroon now prepares to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA for the international competition this January. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Cameroun (@miss_cameroun_officiel) Photos: Miss Cameroun RELATED POST: Miss Cameroun 2023 is Ndoun Issie Marie Princesse

Maria Camila Sanabria Pereyra has been appointed as the new Miss Universe Bolivia 2022 and will represent her country at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January. The 27-year-old beauty replaced the previous titleholder Maria Fernanda Pavisic Rojas who was dethroned due to her controversial "social experiment" video mocking her fellow competitors at Miss Universe. No stranger to pageantry, the newly proclaimed Miss Universe Bolivia has in October competed in Miss Grand International 2022 which was held in Indonesia and unfortunately missed a placement. Camila holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and master's in commercial management. She represented Santa Cruz at Miss Bolivia 2022 in July where she was originally named as her country's representative at Miss Supranational 2023. Her designation as Miss Grand Bolivia came after Alondra Mercado's renouncement of the title. Meet the new Miss Universe Bolivia: