FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe Top 16 pre-arrival favorites
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