Ileana Márquez, Miss Venezuela 2023. Photo: Instagram Ileana Márquez
The wait is over. This Saturday night, at the Mexico City Arena in the Mexican capital, the 73rd edition of Miss Universe will be held.
According to the predictions of different betting houses and portals specialized in beauty pageants, Latinas are once again attracting attention for their beauty, intelligence and charisma. Who will take the coveted crown?
Among the favorites are Venezuela, Chile, Thailand, Denmark and the Dominican Republic. After the preliminary, Zimbabwe also joined the group.
Global Beauties Grand Slamone of the main Instagram accounts specialized in beauty pageants, published his latest Hotpicks before the preliminary night of the contest. Thailand, Denmark, Venezuela, France and the Dominican Republic appear in their finalists with Miss Thailand, Opal Suchata, ready to take the crown.
The renowned beauty pageant portal Missosology He also posted his prediction before preliminary night. Its top five is made up of the Dominican Republic, Chile, Zimbabwe, Peru and Denmark. The winner will be Chile.
«In the number 1 position is the phenomenal Miss Chile, Emilia Dides. She can end her country’s drought at Miss Universe. She is very loved by everyone in Mexico. His impressive face captivates. In second place is the Peruvian Tatiana Calmell, who traveled to win,” highlight the page Missosology.
Miss Chile, Emilia Dides, She has been a model, songwriter and singer since she was seven years old. He has released various songs.
Real Pageanthology –which tops the list of specialized sites with more than half a million followers on Instagram alone – made its Hotpicks after the preliminary competition. His top five is made up of Venezuela, Chile, Dominican Republic, Brazil and Zimbabwe.
And they would complete the top ten Puerto Rico, Spain, Ecuador, Peru and Guyana. The specialized page corona a Miss Chile and gives Miss Venezuela as the first runner-up.
Miss Venezuela, Ileana Márquez Pedroza, She is a model, educator, presenter. She made history by becoming the first mother to achieve the title of Miss Venezuela in more than 70 years of the pageant, and the oldest to reach the title of Miss Venezuela.
The 73rd edition of Miss Universe stands out for being one of the most inclusive and diverse, with countries such as Cuba and Belarus participating for the first time or returning after several years of absence.
Changes and news about Miss Universe
- New format: The competition will reduce the candidates from thirty to a top 12 and then to a top 5, eliminating the usual top 3 to directly determine the winner.
- Driving and jury: Among the judges are prominent personalities such as Emilio Estefan, Lele Pons and Romero Britto. The show will be presented by Mario López and Olivia Culpo.
Venevisión will broadcast the gala at 8:30 pm. It can also be seen on the official channel of the Miss Universe.
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