30-Days Miss Universe Coverage by Endy

Miss Honduras has the looks and that sparkle. I noticed a boost of self confidence in her that will benefit her participation in the pageant. She speaks fluent English which is an added weapon for her.

Miss Indonesia can conquer all with her smile and simplicity. In a world full of glam and show, her attitude is a breath of fresh air. I do like her simpler styling more than that traditional Indonesian pageant look. I do hope that she will have a more model look throughout the pageant.

Miss Puerto Rico is also ranked high amongst many pageant fans. She has that pageant experience that will help her throughout this journey. I will pay close attention to her when she speaks, hopefully then she will climb higher up my list. I want to see what everybody else has already seen.

Miss Italy is another favorite of many, and she has the potential to go far in the competition based on her model look. What I miss is the pageant girl in her. I hope to see that once she is in New Orleans.

Miss Aruba is very dedicated to her Miss Universe preparation. We have seen her travel to Colombia and New York several times as part of her preparations. She is not relying on her looks, because she has been preparing herself mentally, physically, and emotionally for a few years already. She even attended the Miss Universe pageant a few years back and has a picture on the Miss Universe stage, preparing for when it will be her turn to fight for the crown.

Miss South Africa is equipped to answer even the toughest questions, and she will do this with grace and poise. Again, this is an exceptionally tough pageant edition, meaning that the overall performance will weigh heavily, and not only the speaking abilities. I cannot wait to see her development in New Orleans.

Miss Venezuela carries herself as if she is already Miss Universe, and not in an overconfident way at all. She just has that captivating glow and attitude wherever she goes. This has to do with the fact that she is involved in her preparation and cannot wait to show everything that she and her team have prepared. Guess what, I cannot wait to see what she will present either.

Another exceptionally strong candidate from Asia, Miss Philippines is representing millions of Pageant Fans who have been waiting to see her on that Miss Universe stage since her Miss Earth participation. After Miss Earth she has grown and developed into an emphatical woman who can win the hearts of everyone. She had a beautiful glow during her national pageant, I hope to see that glow even stronger on stage at Miss Universe.

Miss Cambodia is a 24-year-old accounting and finance professional who speaks 3 languages and is the first bi-racial representative of her country at Miss Universe. She loves to explore new places, experience diverse cultures, and learn from other’s success stories. Miss Cambodia is a very beautiful young woman who can give her country a nice surprise during this year's pageant. Seeing her preparation team, I feel that she will not just participate, but that she will fight and battle until she reaches her goal.

Miss Honduras is a 20-year-old model and college student. She is currently pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in international business and digital marketing. She is part of several nonprofit organizations but feels that she needs to advocate for mental health issues. Miss Honduras hopes to give her country her second classification in 67 years. Miss Honduras is very photogenic and has an American vibe to her. I did lack a bit more self confidence in her during her national pageant, but I know that she has been working hard and wants to bring that crown home.

Miss Malaysia is a 26-year-old who dreams of becoming a scientist one day and speaks 5 languages. She is an advocate for mental health as she herself suffered from anxiety from an early age and faced cyberbullying following her Miss Universe Malaysia win this year. She believes that mental health is just as important as physical health. Miss Malaysia is giving it her all with the wish to bring that first crown home for her country. With a little more confidence, she can surprise us all!

Miss Ecuador is a 28-year-old licensed nurse who loves to sing, paint, practice sports and spend time with animals. She aims to lift the morale and self-love of afro descendent women and to be a model of the history, culture, tradition, and identity of a woman from a working town. Miss Ecuador wasn't initially on my list, but after watching videos from her national pageant and also reading her bio, she can certainly be a deserving addition to the Miss Universe finalists.

Miss Italy is a 24-year-old full time influencer and international model who studied languages, digital marketing, communication, diction and acting. She uses her social media platforms to collaborate with brands that support women in causes such as breast cancer to financial independence. Miss Italy certainly is a stunner, she reminds me of Andrea Tovar (2nd R-up Miss Universe 2016) and also Taryn Mansell (1st R-up Miss Universe 1996). If she can communicate fluently and inspire the judges, she will be one to watch out for.

Miss Vietnam is a 28-year-old ambassador with the Children of Vietnam Charitable Fund which supports children with congenital malformation and diseases in Vietnam. She has challenged herself in many competitions and wishes to use her platform to bring greater, more positive influences on her community and to support underprivileged children and women in Vietnam. I see a lot of similarities with candidates from Thailand and/or the Philippines, which is a compliment. It's time to see Miss Vietnam score big at Miss Universe.

Miss Indonesia is a 26-year-old Fashion Business graduate who is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged communities across Indonesia with literacy programs. She taught English to children in poor neighborhoods in Bali and is affiliated with the Bali Children Foundation, a nonprofit that helps thousands of children complete school. Watch out for Miss Indonesia, as she is equipped to cultivate transformational change.

Miss Jamaica is a 26-year-old undergraduate in Health Sciences. She is currently a registered behavioral technician and therapy provider for children on the autism spectrum. Miss Jamaica uses her platform to expand awareness in the behavior therapy field, so children and their parents and caregivers have access to free or affordable resources and services. Miss Jamaica has a great stage presence and ability to communicate, I do hope that she can keep her styling up to par.

Miss Curacao is a 20-year-old certified life coach who speaks four languages. In 2019 she founded the Light4Change organization to help young people find their purpose in adversity and embrace who they are with full authenticity. Her goal is to be an example of a multifaceted woman who fights for equality, embraces challenges and is fearless in the pursuit of her goals and dreams. Curacao has been doing great the last 7 years, and this year Gabriela has the complete package to conquer the universe.

Miss Aruba is a 24-year-old Master of Laws degree student who has a Bachelor of Laws degree with minors in Business and Tax Law. During the pandemic she founded her organization “BUMP” to help equip young mothers with sustainable resources. Miss Aruba loves to meet new people and discover new versions of herself in diverse cultures. Aruba made it to the top 10 last year after 25 years, and it wouldn't surprise me if Kiara can climb even further up the ladder this year and/or even take home the first Miss Universe crown for the One Happy Island.