alonso2k wrote:India is a bummer this time too. Lara and her panel's emphasis on glib is so passe - it's no longer the 90s or 2000! Physical beauty is 90% . In order to get to that threshold of being in the top 10/5 , a candidate really needs a striking appearance supplemented by impressive carriage on stage. The ability to talk and be smart comes later. Shraddha may have the gift of the gab, but she miserably fails in the physique/beauty department. She pales beside those other amazonian beauties. On top of that, she made a mess of her make-up and attire in the first few shots we have of her - too garish and ghoulish. And she doesn't know how to pose like a lady. Her posture smacks of an uncomfortable tomboy forced to be in a dress. Shanon Gonsalves would have been a fine rep at Miss Universe - tall, elegant and facially beautiful. India, be ready to clap hard this year also.
Are we following the same Miss Universe edition? I’ve not seen any Amazonian beauties this year, if you’re referring to Venezuela, than I must sadly inform both you and Venezuela that your concept and ideality of Miss Universe is very much outdated. The ability to talk and be smart does not come later, it needs to be there to begin with. This was evident with the last winners from Miss Universe and MUSA.
You’re entitled to opinion about Shraadha, however I have to disagree with you; she has one of the most striking features in this group, makeup and styling is very much on point. She’s a self-disciplined individual, bold, regal, articulate and very well composed. I don’t know what incorrect posture you’re referring to? Have you seen her ramp walk videos? In the space of 1 month, her transformation has been an incredible one, I don’t think any of the other girls including Shannon could’ve achieved what she had in that short amount of time. I consider Shraadha to be miles ahead of some of these so called ‘front runners’