16. PHILIPPINES
It is quite obvious that the Philippines will get the public vote, simply because they are "pageant fanatics". But overall Shamcey's performance was very energetic! I wouldn't be surprise if she was in the Top 5! Her evening gown was so much better than last year's contestant and she also looked very elegant.
15. INDONESIA
Nadine was definitely a dark horse during the preliminary show. Her evening gown was so flowy and spectacular! Although before she arrived to Brazil, the gown wasn't my favorite but it looked so much better in motion! However, I think she needed more energy and enthusiasm during the swimsuit round. But overall she was absolutely a surprise in the show! Indonesia has sent one of their best participant since 2009.
14. BRAZIL
Since Brazil is the host country of the pageant, I think she will get placed. But I believe this lady Priscila deserves to be in the Top 16. From the beginning she was never a favorite of mine, but she proved me wrong. I enjoyed watched her evening gown performance!
13. FRANCE
Laury was a dark horse to me before she arrived to Brazil. Every day she just keeps improving and she looked beautiful in her white evening gown! It's been a while since France sent a stunning contestant.
12. NICARAGUA
I never caught my eyes on Nicaragua until the last few days before the preliminary show. She is just simply elegant and she presented her evening gown very well! But I am also impressed with her web interview.
11. USA
Okay firstly with Alyssa I am just disappointed with her overall performance at the preliminary show. I thought she would've done so much better than that and I had high hopes for her! Even before she won Miss USA, Alyssa has always been a big favorite of mine and I just instantly knew that she was going to win Miss USA for sure. I also thought that she would win the 8th crown for USA and she has dropped down my list in the Top 16. But she will definitely be in the Top 16 because of the sash factor. I liked her evening gown, but I expected more. What also worries me is her body! She looked so unhealthy to me :/
10. CHINA
I love her height which makes her stand out from the rest and she is also the tallest contestant for this year. I'm pretty sure she will be in the Top 16 because of the sash factor. I liked her top bit of her evening gown, but the bottom part wasn't a favorite of mine. Although she did carry that gown very well and I wouldn't be surprised if she also won the first crown for China!
9. PANAMA
Sheldry's strongest asset are her lips! She was so energetic during her swimsuit round and she also looked lovely in her white gown. She just seems to be a bubbly girl! Sometimes she reminds me of Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003 for some reason.
8. COSTA RICA
This girl is naturally stunning! She has one of the best bodies in the competition and I am expecting to see her in the Top 16. Her red evening gown during the presentation show was a let down for me, but she did a fantastic job overall!
7. MEXICO
Once again Karin also has one of the best bodies in the competition. She is just naturally beautiful and very elegant. I wouldn't be surprise if she won the crown again for Mexico. Who said it was impossible to have another back to back victory!
6. AUSTRALIA
Sherri is such a natural beauty and I love her smile! She also looked very lovely in that gown and maybe it's time for Australia to win the crown again since Jennifer Hawkins?
5. GREECE
She is such a Greek Goddess! I love her height and her red lipstick which is her signature look. She really does have the chance to win the crown! Also I actually liked her national costume.
4. PUERTO RICO
Viviana for some reason was never a favorite of mine since the beginning, but my whole perspective during the presentation show changed. She looked stunning in her evening gown! Overall, she did a great job!
3. MALAYSIA
Deborah has been the strongest representative of Malaysia for years! I would love to see her win the first crown for Malaysia! She is just simply elegant and very intelligent.
2. VENEZUELA
When Vanessa first won her national competition, I thought she looked old. But she is such a stunning lady! Her performance was just amazing! She also has one of the best bodies in the competition and her preparation towards the Miss Universe Pageant was totally worth it!
1. PERU
I believe Natalie can become the next Miss Universe 2011. She is just simply gorgeous, young and modern! She did such a fantastic job during the preliminary show and she also looked wonderful in that gown! I also love her hair-do and she was just fierce during the swimsuit round! She also has such a good body as well!
Overall I believe any of these ladies can become the next Miss Universe, you just never know!
Dark horse: Ghana, Finland, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine and Portugal.
