1. These are all my opinions so take it with a grain of salt. Feel free to disagree but don’t call me out with profanity. Please.
2. This will be quite long because it’s everything that I thought of and I think a lot.
3. If you want to discuss some more of what you think, feel free to message me.
4. I know it's a bit too late. But I've written it already so might as well post it.
On with the show!
This year, the contestants were introduced by continents and I’m liking that since it reminds me of some of the 1970s and 80s editions of the pageant when they were all divided into continental sections. However, I’m liking that, only for the introductions part, not for the top 16 selection.
The dancers looked annoying. I still would’ve liked to see them parading in their national costumes. A la Miss Universe 1999.
For the Americas, these were the standouts that I took note of:
Argentina looked radiant during the opening but I almost didn’t remember her prelim performance.
Brazil looked lukewarm to me, since I am not a fan of her face to begin with. Her flowy, ochre prelim gown looked unusual but I kinda liked it.
Canada looked regal esp in her prelim EG stint in that white gown.
Although she looks like she’s trying to catch flies with her mouth, I actually find Colombia very cute and bubbly.
Curacao looked fierce, one of the better cocoa Latinas.
Dominican Republic looked polished, with that Latina stance and bearing.
Ecuador was sultry-looking and also performed well during prelims.
I actually expected Guyana to place since she had a great backstory and come prelims I was alost sure she could have a spot. Her gown look suited her very well.
Jamaica was never in my list. Just being honest.
In my list, Mexico was the best in terms of prelim performance and aura. She was literally on top of my list. I guess I was wrong.
Nicaragua had a stellar NatCos and a decent performance.
Panama is one of the best Latinas in this edition. That hair and face--gorgeous.
Puerto Rico also performed well but facial-wise, not my cup of tea.
USA is not really one of my faves. Yep she’s smart, but I don’t really get her.
US Virgin Islands looked like such a pageant veteran.
Venezuela, as always, looks like a glamazon. However, she looks old during prelims.
For the Europeans, in the beat of Ed Sheeran’s song, these were the lookers:
Armenia-born Miss Austria was one of my sentimental faves from Europe.
Croatia came out of nowhere. Pretty but there are other prettier ones.
France looked sophisticated and expensive. A little boring but pretty.
Germany was a standout with those eyes and pillow lips.
Great Britain looked competitive and prelim perf was not bad either. One of the best in fact.
Iceland was also fierce. Great backstory and decent performance.
I actually expected Ireland to place and she looked decent in the opening. Her emerald prelim gown was uber elegant.
Malta and Netherlands were two modelesque contenders that got ignored.
Miss Poland looks really beautiful but boring.
Portugal also looked polished.
Miss Romania has an aura of a VS model. Sexy af.
Honestly, I didn’t get all that hype from Russia.
Spain is prolly the best performer and the best looking out of the Europeans.
Sweden was one of the best blondes.
Turkey had the best glamshot for me and should’ve been Miss Photogenic.
For the Asians and Africans, here are the ones I took note of:
Angola seemed like a dark horse. She performed well but is nowhere in the final list.
Not digging Australia this year.
China caught my attention, in a weird way. She is so unlike her predecessors. Also, that lingerie NatCos was horrible.
Egypt was seriously underrated this year, I think she looks gorgeous.
Ghana is a sentimental fave.
Guam looked decent.
Although not one of my absolute faves, I actually expected India to place.
This year’s delegate from Indonesia is the best and the most prepared that they have ever sent. Such a pity.
Israel is also a sentimental fave. Have you seen that face? One of the best-looking this year.
Korea gave a nice fight during the prelims.
Laos was one of the better first timer countries.
Malaysia (almost) always send polished decent candidates but somehow always end up being ignored. I dunno about that gown though.
Nigeria was one of the best from Africa.
Philippines was ravishing, body is perfect!
South Africa had a horrible prelim performance and styling but that face is to die for.
Thailand has this je nais se quo that I can’t pinpoint quite yet. She is a little awkward but that beauty is undeniable.
Top 16 Announcements
My reactions:
Thailand - She called him Harvey. lol
Sri Lanka - Seen better Sri Lankan candidates than her but, well...
Ghana - A WTF but still a nice surprise. She also looks like ther last placer, Akuba Cudjoe in 1999
South Africa - that freakin face, speaks for itself.
Spain - Well, what do you expect. The best from her continent.
Ireland - Had her in my list. Watch her prelim evening gown to convince yourself.
Croatia - Just WTF
Great Britain - Also a prelim standout, plus she looks pretty
Colombia - Bubbly af. She must have had a lot of sugar before the pageant. That speech was cheeky
USA - Well. I do not hate her but I also do not like her.
Brazil - Ugh. Just ugh.
Canada - I noticed her in the prelims but she makes that weird face when she walks.
Philippines - Well...
Venezuela - Girl is competitive.
Jamaica - By this time, I was already kinda crying since a lot of my faves still havent gotten in yet.
China - WTF.
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