Miss Russia Valentina Alekseeva participates in the National Costume Show during the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, Mexico. Credit: Reuters Miss Ecuador Mara Topic participates in the ...

That cohort included Russia, Chile, Thailand, Denmark, Canada, Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Nigeria, Puerto Rico and Argentina. This year also saw the introduction of Miss Universe UAE as ...

The 12 delegates whose shot to the crown still stands are the following: Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Russia ... at the Miss Universe Philippines national competition.