Watchful Eyes' 67th Miss Universe 2018 Top 35 Best In National Costumes

The lovely Monday evening of December 10, 2018 at the Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICE) in Pattaya, Thailand was not just highlighted by the amazingly beautiful traditional dances and celebration of rich Thai culture and history but also tinged by the dramatic fabulous national costumes of the ninety-three contestants of the 67th Miss Universe 2018. The contestants showcased an array of creativity and showmanship and a story to tell which best represents their respective nations. Watchful Eyes of a Silhouette watched the full National Costume Show and choose the 30 Best in National Costumes based on its eccentricity, intricacies, elegance and class, impact, cultural relevance and most importantly, the story behind these costumes which very represents their respective nations.

1. Brazil - Mayra Dias

2. China - Meisu Qin

3. Japan - Yuumi Kato

4. Laos - On-anong Homsombath

5. Vietnam - H'Hen Niê

6. Thailand - Sophida Kanchanarin

7. Peru - Romina Lozano

8. El Salvador - Marisela de Montecristo

9. Venezuela - Sthefany Gutiérrez

10. Paraguay - Belén Alderete

11. Ecuador - Virginia Limongi

12. Spain - Angela Ponce

13. India - Nehal Chudasama

14. Nepal - Manita Devkota

15. Guatemala - Mariana García

16. Canada - Marta Stepien

17. Mexico - Andrea Toscano

18. Colombia - Valeria Morales

19. Bolivia - Joyce Prado

20. Poland - Magdalena Swat

21. Cambodia - Nat Rern

22. Panama - Rosa Montezuma

23. Dominican Republic - Aldy Bernard

24. Philippines - Catriona Gray

25. Myanmar - Hnin Thway Yu Aung

26. Lebanon - Maya Reaidy

27. Nicaragua - Adriana Paniagua

28. Indonesia - Sonia Fergina Citra

29. Australia - Francesca Hung

30. Russia - Yulia Polyachikhina

31. Curacao - Akisha Albert

32. Belize - Jenelli Fraser

33. Mongolia - Dolgion Delgerjav

34. Chile - Andrea Díaz

35. Iceland - Katrín Lea Elenudóttir

Honorable Mentions:

Albania
Guam
Korea
Namibia
Turkey

Image Sources: USA Today.com, Philstar.com

Watchful Eyes' Miss Universe 2018 Pre-Arrival Favorite Picks

The 67th Miss Universe will take place on December 17, 2018 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. More than 90 contestants are expected to compete for the much coveted crown. Popular television personality Steve Harvey will reprise his role as the host of the coronation day with backstage commentary from Ashley Graham.

Two weeks from now the 67th Miss Universe 2018 will begin. Who do you think will the reigning Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa crown as her successor? 

Meanwhile, Watchful Eyes Of A Silhouette came up with some of the women who were not only getting some noise and attention from fans but also stand out from the rest from the time they were crowned or elected as representatives by their respective countries. Backed by the music of Bazzi ft. Camila Cabello, here are Watchful Eyes' Miss Universe 2018 pre-arrival hot picks:

1. Honduras - Vanessa Villars

2. Nicaragua - Adriana Paniagua

3. Greece - Ioanna Bella

4. Vietnam - H'Hen Nie

5. Aruba - Kimberly Julsing

6. Mexico - Andrea Toscano

7. Philippines - Catriona Gray

8. Canada - Marta Magdalena Stepien

9. South Africa - Tamaryn Green

10. Spain - Angela Ponce

11. Croatia - Mia Pojatina

12. USA - Sarah Rose Summers

13. Colombia - Valeria Morales

14. Puerto Rico - Kiara Ortega

15. Australia - Francesca Hung

16. Laos - On-Anong Homsombath

17. Czech Republic - Lea Šteflíčková

18. Brazil - Mayra Diaz

19. Denmark - Helena Heuser

20. Paraguay - Maria Belen Alderete

21. Albania - Trejsi Sejdini

22. Switzerland - Jastina Doreen Riederer

23. Sweden - Emma Strandberg

24. Ireland - Grainne Gallanagh

25. Netherlands - Rahima Dirkse

26. Chile - Andrea Diaz

27. Nigeria - Aramide Lopez

28. US Virgin Islands - Aniska Tonge

29. Uruguay - Sofia Marrero

30. Costa Rica - Natalia Carvajal

Almost There:

Finland
Nepal
Turkey
Ukraine
Zambia



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Dumbest Answers In Beauty Contests

Winning is everything in beauty pageants but to be a contestant is nerve wracking. Beauty competition is not just skin deep. Beyond what eyes can see are the pressures and the limitations the contestants can only take. One of these is the tension filled question and answer round during the preliminary and finals night.

These were just some of the not so smart or should we say impromptu answers that were came out of mouth without even thinking first. These are just some of the head-scratchers of beauty pageants.