Miss Universe 2013, the most anticipated pageant of the year, is set to be held on November 9, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. Philippines representative, Ariella Arida, is one of the strongest contenders.
Let's see if my intuitions are right until the final crowning. For now,
Here are my Top 16 Hot Picks:
(In Random Order)
1. Israel - The first black delegate from her country. She hails from the African country Ethiopia, migrated to Israel and successfully won the crown.
2. Myanmar - Myanmar is back after several decades of its absence from the pageant. The MU Org favors candidates who are returning back to the pageant.
3. France - Consistent in the semis but this year's delegate, though beautiful and stunning, is inconsistent in some ways.
4. Venezuela - This country is expected to place. No questions asked. Though for me, she looks very manufactured and moves so draggishly. Well, we can't blame her confidence, she is Miss Venezuela after all.
5. Poland - The Russian press just loves her! Europe's strongest contender. Top 5 for me.
6. Spain - One of the most favored candidates. Stunning and pretty. Another Top 5 for me.
7. Puerto Rico - Well, they say she has an attitude. Rumors say, she has a tension with Miss USA, and walked out from the group when Miss Philippines was invited by her fellow Latinas for a picture taking.
8. Germany - If politics plays a role, then she's in! Mercedez-Benz, a German auto brand, is this year's major sponsor.
9. Turkey - Possible semi-finalist. Another politics-play-a-role. Owner of CHI, who is owned by a Turkish national, is one of the judges and MU's Official Hair Sponsor.
10. Russia - The hometown girl! Not so beautiful for me. But host countries usually make it to the cut. Might even enter Top 5.
11. Great Britain - Stunning blonde! Great Britain sends the right delegate this time. She's a celebrity in their country and transcends beautiful pictures.
12. Australia - I find her quite voluptuous but she is breathtakingly beautiful. Aussies always make it to the cut and was in Top 5 last year.
13. Canada - She's a Filipina by race and was once a celebrity in the Philippines. Her national pageant erroneously crowned the winner, so she steps up as the real one. MU Org favors candidates that were victims of injustices just like Venus Raj who was dethroned but was then re-instated.
14. USA - Not a question anymore. 98% of their reps makes it to the cut, after all, Miss USA and Miss Universe are run by the same Organization.
15. Italy - If politics will be involved, she will make it too. Yamamay, an Italian swimsuit brand, is the official Swimsuit Sponsor of MU 2013. Nothing special about her.
16. Philippines - The most bashed and yet the most favored to win the crown. Ariella has worked hard to represent my country and I think she is doing well. Being among the few selected in major events such as the Tony Ward Fashion Show, Yamamay Swimsuit Show (which she failed to make it due to schedule conflict with the latter), TV commercial Shoot for Mercedez Benz and Moscow Children's Hospital visit with the reigning Olivia Culpo, she is definitely a fave. Strongest in Asia and possible winner for me.
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