It was perhaps one of the most rigid and much awaited parts of the Miss Universe pageant amid all the pressure and the stiff competition, but at the backstage, the preliminary competition and national costume show were marked by nothing friendly smiles and positive vibes from the candidates.
Eighty-six of the most beautiful women in the universe are competing on Thursday night’s Miss Universe preliminary competition which will feature the swimsuit and evening gown showcases.
Mary Jean "MJ" Lastimosa, the Philippines’ representative to the 63rd Miss Universe pageant, wowed the public with her elegance and fit figure during the pageant’s preliminary competition in Florida.