Here's the list of Miss Universe 2010 Candidates - Top 15 Contestants including their personal details and pictures. Below, you can find how sweet and glamour they look. Congratulations to all the contestants of 2010 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Congrats also to Jimena Navarette - a Mexican pride who was crowned as Miss Universe 2010 Winner. Best wishes...
1. Maria Venus Raj – Miss Philippines 2010 - Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Maria Venus Raj
Age: 21
Height: 176cm / 5’9″
Place of Origin: Camarines Sur, Philippines
Background:
Maria Venus Raj was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010 on March 06, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines. Just 3 weeks after her coronation on March 29, 2010, she was stripped of her title due to “inconsistencies” on her birth certificate. Helen Nicolette Henson replaced her a few days later. Her sudden dethronement caused uproar among her Filipino supporters all over the Philippines and overseas. Many expressed their disappointments through online petitions and signature campaigns in popular Internet media such Facebook, Twitter, forums and blogsites. Supporters began sending letters to the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated demanding her reinstatement and are willing to go as far as the Miss Universe Organization so much that they reversed their previous stand citing “humanitarian reasons” on April 10, 2010.
Her exotic look was a product of Filipino and Indian bloodlines. Her parents, a Filipina mother and an Indian father met in Doha, Qatar where she was born. Later, her mother took her to Camarines Sur, Philippines when her parents separated. Venus Raj graduated “cum laude” from her bachelor’s degree in Communications Arts at Bicol University in Albay, Philippines. Before winning her crown, she worked as an Information Assistant for a Philippine government bureau and a fashion model as well. She is expected to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
2. Marelisa Gibson – Miss Venezuela 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Marelisa Gibson
Age: 21
Height: 178cm / 5’10″
Place of Origin: Caracas, Venezuela
Background:
Marelisa Gibson Villegas was crowned Miss Venezuela 2009 on September 24, 2009. She also was awarded “Best Face” during the competition. Marelisa is taking up a degree in Architecture at the Central University of Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela. Of Swedish-Mexican descent, she is fluent in 3 languages; Spanish, English and French. Since 1952, Marelisa became the 6th Miss Miranda to win in the Miss Venezuela pageant. She cites Theatre and Photography as some of her interests. Venezuela is a true powerhouse in the Miss Universe. The country’s dominance was proven once more as they made history last year for being the only country to win successively in the Miss Universe. Can they do it again this time with Marelisa? We can only imagine. Watch Miss Universe 2010 online and find out on August 23, 2010 direct from Las Vegas, Nevada.
3. Claudia Arce – Miss Bolivia 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Claudia Arce
Age: 18
Height: 173cm / 5’8”
Place of Origin: Sucre, Bolivia
Background:
Claudia Arce was crowned Miss Bolivia 2010. She will be Bolivia’s representative in both the Miss Universe 2010 and Miss Earth 2010 pageants.
4. Yendi Phillips – Miss Jamaica 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Yendi Phillips
Age: 24
Height: 178cm / 5’10″
Place of Origin: Kingston, Jamaica
Background:
Jamaica, home of famous people like Bob Marley and Sean Paul and birthplace of the Reggae and Rastafarian movement has not yet won the Miss Universe crown. This year, this culture rich island nation in the Caribbean will have a strong representative in Yendi Phillips – a Miss World veteran, runway model and a television personality in Jamaica. Is she Jamaica’s first ever Miss Universe? It’s very likely. Watch Miss Universe 2010 online to find out.
5. Jessica Scheel – Miss Guatemala 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Jessica Scheel
Age: 20
Height: 170cm / 5′7″
Place of Origin: Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Background:
Despite strong showing in the past Miss Universe pageants, Guatemala has never won any title since its inception. This year they have a very strong representative in the pageant through Jessica Scheel. Can this very exotic Latina bring the bacon home for Guatemala this year? We can only guess. Watch Miss Universe 2010 online as it happens on August 23, 2010 at Las Vegas, Nevada.
6. Fonthip Watcharatrakul – Miss Thailand 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Fonthip Watcharatrakul
Age: 19
Height: 170cm / 5’7″
Place of Origin: Samut Prakan, Thailand
Background:
Fonthip Watcharatrakul won Miss Thailand Universe 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand on March 20, 2010 and was crowned by her predecessor Chutima Durongdej, Miss Thailand Universe 2009. She is known as Pook Look among her family and friends. Currently, she’s taking up a law degree at the Assumption University of Thailand. Fonthip will be the official representative of Thailand in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
7. Qory Sandioriva – Miss Indonesia 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Qory Sandioriva
Age: 18
Height: 173cm / 5’8″
Place of Origin: Aceh, Indonesia
Background:
Qory Sandioriva was crowned Miss Indonesia 2009 by her predecessor Zivanna Letisha Siregar on October 9, 2009. She is considered as the youngest ever winner of Miss Indonesia up to this date as well as first woman from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province to win in the pageant. She completed her high school education at Al-Azhar School, one of Indonesia’s most prestigious islamic schools. She’s currently taking up a degree majoring in French literature in the University of Indonesia. Qory will be the official representative of Indonesia in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
8. Giuliana Zevallos – Miss Peru 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Giuliana Zevallos
Age: 22
Height: 180cm / 5’11″
Place of Origin: Loreto, Peru
Background:
Peru, the first Latin American country to ever win the Miss Universe crown will be represented by Giuliana Zevallos, a fashion model from Loreto. Despite the fact that the country is one of the earliest Miss Universe winners, it failed to follow it up since winning the title in 1957. Is Giuliana the second Peruvian woman to win Miss Universe this time? Watch Miss Universe 2010 online on August 23, 2010 and find out.
9. Jimena Navarrete – Miss Universe 2010 - Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Ximena Navarrete
Age: 21
Height: 174cm / 5’8″
Place of Origin: Guadalajara, Mexico
Background:
Crowned on September 20, 2009 maybe one of the strongest candidates in this year’s Miss Universe – Ximena Navarete of Mexico. A well-known model in Mexico, Ximena has studied nutrition and won on several beauty pageants. We definitely think that this breath of fresh air will sweep the judges feet with a breeze. It’s been quite a while since Mexico won its first and only Miss Universe title but Ximena, with her stunning looks and some luck perhaps Mexico will prevail.Ximena possesses an enchanting beauty – so natural, addictive and heavenly. Will she make it through the top 15 and eventually take the crown home? Find out. Watch Miss Universe 2010 online!
Watch Ximena Navarrete’s Crowning Moment at the Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2009.
10. Irina Antonenko – Miss Russia 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Irina Antonenko
Age: 18
Height: 178cm / 5’10″
Place of Origin: Yekaterinburg, Russia
Background:
Irina Antonenko was crowned Miss Russia 2010 in Barvikha outside Moscow on March 6, 2010. Among the many hopefuls this year, she has captured the hearts and almost enchanted the minds of the Russians with her poise and grace. A natural delight, we describe how beautiful Irina is with just one word, divine. It is our personal opinion that she will reign supreme in the Miss Universe pageant this year.Could we be correct? Find out! Watch Miss Universe 2010 online as Irina descends in Las Vegas to represent mother Russia in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant.
11. Natalia Navarro – Miss Colombia 2010 - Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Natalia Navarro
Age: 22
Height: 179cm / 5’10″
Place of Origin: Barranquilla, Colombia
Background:
Natalia Navarro Galvis was crowned Miss Colombia 2009 in Cartagena, Colombia. A fluent English speaker, she’s studying at Florida International University in Miami, USA taking up a degree in Finance. Natalia will represent Colombia in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
12. Mariana Vicente – Miss Puerto Rico 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Mariana Vicente
Age: 21
Height: 173cm / 5’8″
Place of Origin: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Background:
Mariana Paola Vicente Morales was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 12, 2009. She is the oldest in the family of four children and is a renowned model in her country. Before her winning, she is attending University of Puerto Rico in Carolina as a student. Her grandfather is of Spanish descent who immigrated to Puerto Rico. Mariana will officially represent Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
13. Déborah Lyra – Miss Brazil 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Déborah Lyra
Age: 20
Height: 180cm / 5′11″
Place of Origin: Divinópolis, Brazil
Background:
Brazil, home to some of the hottest supermodels in the world like Gisele Bündchen and Alessandra Ambrosio will be represented by no less than the equally stunning Deborah Lyra. Prior to her crowning, Deborah joined and won in the 2008 Top Model of the World. She is also a Journalism student and plans to give back to the world if crowned Miss Universe. Brazil currently has 2 Miss Universe titles and the last time it got the crown was in 1968. Can Deborah bring home the third crown this time? Watch Miss Universe 2010 online as the pageant unfolds on August 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
14. La Toya Woods – Miss Trinidad & Tobago 2010 - Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: La Toya Woods
Age: 24
Height: 178cm / 5’10″
Place of Origin: Couva, Trinidad & Tobago
Background:
La Toya Woods was crowned Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2010. She is currently taking up a degree in Psychology at the College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT). La Toya is a fashion model who has graced the cover of different fashion magazines and runways in Trinidad and Tobago. She will represent Trinidad & Tobago in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
15. Sarodj Bertin – Miss Haiti 2010 -Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Contestant
Personal Details:
Name: Sarodj Bertin
Age: 24
Height: 175cm / 5′9″
Place of Origin: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Background:
After almost 21 years in hiatus, Haiti will have a representative this time in Sarodj Bertin. The beginning of this year has been a very unfortunate piece of history for Haiti and the millions of its people, Sarodj will make them proud as she represents the beauty and the hope of her nation. Before her winning, she is a practicing lawyer in the Dominican Republic where they moved after her then lawyer mother was assassinated. Sarodj Bertin is Haiti’s official representative to the 2010 Miss Universe pageant to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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