Globalbeauties: The pre-Presentation Show analysis game

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The pre-Presentation Show analysis game

In what could be remembered as ‘the year of the blondes’, South Africa remains ‘the one to beat’

The bomshell from South Africa: the one to beat

There are four key analysis moments for fans and the specialized press in major pageants such as Miss Universe: Pre-arrival, post-arrival, pre-presentation show, and pre-final (or post-presentation show). At this point, MUO has provided everyone with a huge load of photos, video and news clippings, which can give us a good idea of who the standouts on December 19 might be.

Of course a lot can change after the Presentation Show on December 13; after all, a bad gown choice, poor catwalk skills, extra pounds hidden by photoshop, etc, can definitely redesign most of the game.

With all that said, the question which won’t rest is: who is on the right track -at this point- to become the next Miss Universe?

It looks like there are 7 clear standouts in Miss Universe right now. Four come from the Americas: Chile, Mexico, Paraguay and Venezuela. From the Caribbean, Puerto Rico. One is African, Miss South Africa, and the last one is Asian, Miss Philippines.

South Africa tops our list right now for a variety of reasons. First of all, she has been showing tremendous consistence, which is the result of massive preparation. Her beauty is undeniable, she knows how to speak, how to pose for the cameras, how to walk. Her wardrobe is elegant and proper for each different occasion. There hasn’t been a blonde winner in Miss Universe since Australia’s Jennifer Hawkins in 2004. She’s an enhanced (and younger) Britney Spears, with brains and posture.

After the fall of Apartheid, in the beginning of the 1990′s, it was said that Miss World or Miss Universe would crown a South African within less than five years. South Africa had been banned from participating in both pageants for the practice of Apartheid and returned to Miss World in 1991 and to Miss Universe in 1995. Truth is, it hasn’t happened yet (although it has become one of the most successful nations in both competitions, majorly in Miss World). Isn’t it about time to happen?

Melinda Bam has given up on Miss World to fully prepare for Miss Universe. We have a feeling it will pay off.

Then we have today’s hottest rivalry in the Big 2: MEXICO vs. VENEZUELA. Both are stunning, have great figures, and are clear front-runners for the crown. Venezuela seems to have a bit of an extra edge over Mexico for being more outgoing. Mexico, however, photographs like no other in this pageant, and would be a gorgeous Miss Universe. Miss Mexico, in the looks department, tops the group, hands down. We should also remember that both countries have dominated Miss U from 2008 to 2010 (Venezuela won in 2008 and 2009, Mexico in 2010). It could be something positive. Or not.

Miss Philippines could also easily make a sea of fanatic fans cry of joy on December 19. After a decade-long drought, two representatives of the Philippines placed in Miss Universe’s Top 5, and it looks like the streak will continue. Miss Philippines has amazing exotic looks, is very eloquent, and knows how to hit the runway. It looks like after losing the Miss World franchise, the Binibining Pilipinas focused with full strength in Miss Universe and understood exactly what the pageant demands. Miss Universe seems also to have “discovered” the Filipino power and its millions of fans.

There are strong rumors that Miss Universe will return to the Philippines in 2014, twenty years after it hosted the pageant for the last time, and fourty years after it first hosted it.

Puerto Rico faced heavy criticism in her own land due to her ethnicity; she was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Dominican mother. However, she grew up in Puerto Rico and has stated numerous times that she is Puerto Rican in her heart, above all else. She is one of the youngest contestants, and impressive enough with a 1.83 m frame and long, endless legs. Her presence is undeniable. Also, with a stellar record, the Caribbean nation is always one of the “ones to watch” at Miss Universe. She is no exception.

Paraguay has had two Miss Universe finalists in history, one in 2004 and the other in 2006. Both were 3rd runner-ups. This woman seems to have all the requirements to follow on their footsteps: height, sex appeal, and a lot of pageant experience (she was a finalist in Miss World and in Hispanic-American Queen).

Can Chile do it again 25 years after its first (and so far only) Miss Universe victory?

And then there’s Chile, full of life, with a face to die for, and a natural beauty. Model-like and not the usual pageant prototype. How about a different type of winner, for a change, exact 25 years after the crowning of Cecilia Bolocco, Chile’s only Miss Universe so far? We hope this favorite from Chile won’t be ignored by Miss Universe, as so many were in the last decade.

Miss Universe 2012 has presented its strongest group of candidates since 2005 (when it was held in Bangkok) so there’s no surprise that many of them appear as very strong possibilities for being semi-finalists or even pulling a surprise and landing in the top 5.

From Europe we have Croatia (one of the faces of the competition, it will interesting to see how she will be performing in the Presentation Show), Czech Republic (face and personality), Denmark (she looks like Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campannella, without the Miss USA sash), Finland, Georgia (for the first time Georgia sends the winner to Miss Universe and the runner-up to Miss World), Germany (an actress with a superb personality and beautiful face), Greece, Ireland (could go either way), Italy, Kosovo (impressive face, but lacks in personality),Lithuania (first ever to compete in Miss Universe), Netherlands (lots of pageant experience, she will certainly give one of the best interviews), Poland (very bubbling and smart, on the top of being quite beautiful), Spain, Switzerland and finally Ukraine ( who could be a Trump pick?).

The Americas bring us Bolivia (what a face!), Brazil (who has the body and is expected to earn very important points on the runway), Colombia (very classy), Ecuador (the best from Ecuador since 2004), Guatemala (eye on her, she could easily pull a surprise!), Guyana, Panama, Uruguay (nice face and there are talks of Uruguay hosting Miss Universe 2013), and USA (face + personality + USA sash = who cares about her height?).

Then we move to the several options from the Caribbean, starting withAruba (don’t be surprised if she tops the region), Bahamas, Cayman Islands (yes, she’s quite good), St. Lucia (very exotic, a superb Caribbean beauty), and Trinidad & Tobago (who’s been getting positive reviews).

Angola, Ethiopia and Namibia are all African beauties with amazing faces, but who definitely lack in enthusiasm when talking (but then again, so did Leila Lopes, and she is the current Miss Universe). Ghana (the black Ali Landry) should also not be dismissed.

Asia and Oceania have China (influent national director, tall), India (one of the best interviews, if not the best), Japan (lovely, spontaneous, fun to watch), Lebanon (will Lebanon finally stop being ignored by Miss Universe after 40 years?), Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia (who should keep the streak going as far as getting to the Top 10), and the very lovely Miss New Zealand, for us, the face of the universe (but how will she fair on the Presentation Show?).

Beauty, experience, dedication: can the Netherlands surprise us all?

Will the front-runners confirm their favoritism? Will there be surprises on December 19? Only time will answer. For now, we can only wish the best of luck to all 89 candidates at the Presentation Show. We will return with a new list of favorites and its ups and downs after that!

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Editado Deciembre 11, 2012 por diegochile

[Andres_ac]

Veremos cómo les va en la preliminar a las 7 favoritas de GB, que de hecho también creo que lo pueden hacer bien.

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