BEAUTY TALKS:

Miss Belgium, Zeynep Sever

The world is full of beautiful women who are easy on the eyes, but there are only some women who really get a man's adrenaline rushing and Zeynep falls into that category. With the kind of hypnotic powers she has on many people, we only expect bigger things from this Belgian beauty. Her picture appears next to the definition of sexy in all dictionaries. Meet her...

Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De la Cruz

Ada has quickly gained the reputation of being the delegate to watch out for in Miss Universe. After competing & gaining recognition from her stint in Miss World, she has branched out into another battle. This time she has made serious headway & her stock is on the rise. With a drive & chip on her shoulder, Ada seems like a rocket ship headed for the stratosphere! Meet her...

She is mature yet perky, a seemingly walking contradiction. Beneath the public image is a very smart girl taking up International Business. Part of her appeal as the girl next door is her natural engaging looks that make everyone’s hearts skip a beat or two. Meet her...

Miss Germany, Martina Lee

When we picture the famous Helen of Troy that caused two nations to go war because of her beauty, we picture her looking like Martina. She apparently came out of nowhere and ended up everywhere. She is an underrated contestant who has proven to be more than just a knock-out beauty. Meet her...

Miss Slovak Republic, Deniska Mendrejova

How long has it been since we saw a Slovak Goddess? Quite a bit, actually. Enter Denisa, a high-fashion model who aims to break her country’s dry spell in Miss Universe. Her good shape & beautiful baby blue eyes form the mixed temperature of youth, glamour and mystification, which make her a favorite of pageant experts. Meet her...

Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos

There are all sorts of perils in becoming a Miss Puerto Rico titleholder. Mayra, a naturally headstrong kind of woman, has simply endured each one of them. Consistent and competent in all aspects, she is ready & dreadfully capable of edging out all the women who are eyeing for the crown. Drink it in, people, it's the Puerto Rican heat right here. Meet her...

The personal charm & special spice of Carolyn continues to conquer more and more missosologists. Although she was crowned Miss Jamaica just a couple of weeks ago, she has easily stolen the limelight from several front-runners. Embodying all qualities of a true beauty queen, her popularity grows by leaps & bounds. Meet her...

Miss Nicaragua, Indiana Sanchez

Considered as the Catwalk Diva, Indiana’s name is resonant in everyone’s ears. She has a youthful exuberance and natural flair that makes her intriguing. In a field filled with languid personalities, this Nicaraguan beauty with brown hair and brown eyes is one of the most vivacious delegates out there. Meet her...

Miss Malaysia, Joannabelle Ng Li Vun

An admirable Malaysian charmer, Joanne has never allowed anything to get in the way of her reaching the top of her game in the extremely competitive world of pageantry. Tall, lean and leggy, this statuesque fighter ranks so high in terms of sexiness quotient. She’s not only hot, but seriously delightful to boot. Meet her...

We hate to refer to Avalon's appeal as exotic, bearing in mind her Eurasian roots, but there is something very distinct about her. All-around fabulous, she is one of nature's most subtly striking creations. All heads are turning to admire her cool yet intense looks. Meet her...

Having tons of energy and winsome qualities, she has a clear sense of what she wants- and that's the Miss Universe crown! Sarah would not have reached the position she is at now if she lacked the standard requirements of a beauty queen. She has all the physical attributes, as well as a fantastic body! Meet her...

Miss Australia, Rachael Finch

Well-spoken, responsible and grounded, Rachael has kept a level head despite being a 21 year-old surrounded by fame and upcoming fortune. She's not only attractive, but she has that wholesome sexiness to keep us enthralled. She's got that fresh, new allure that's really difficult to ignore. On and off the pageant scene, she’s like a walking fashion show. Meet her...

Brimming with exquisiteness & fierceness that is too painful to ignore, Iveta also towers over all the other girls with her lofty stature. Like a fine wine, she just gets better with age. Undefeated in pageants she competed in, she is seriously in peak condition to overwhelm the Miss Universe competition this time around. Meet her...

Here's a perfect definition of an independent woman! Thanks to her red-hot passion, Cypriot fire, and unique looks, it’s safe to say that Klelia is on her way to eminence. At the tender age of 20, she has managed to defy all the odds to pursue one of her ultimate goals. Learn several fascinating things about her. Meet her...

Miss Norway, Eli Landa

Unafraid to speak her mind, Eli's personality is as much a breath of fresh air as are her looks. With so much going for her, there's no telling where she could end up. But with her attention-grabbing beauty, unmistakable charm & most importantly, her blossoming pageantry skills, we're ready to bet the bank on her conquest. She has the heart of a true winner! Meet her...

Cool, calm and collected, don't let her serene beauty and demeanor speaks for itself since Otohwo enforces the fact that she's a very hyperactive woman. In her own little ways, she aims to bring about a positive change in everyway she can. Meet her...

A personification of class and beauty, this year's Icelandic queen possesses that "old school" charisma, likability and inviting presence that can't be taught in any beauty school. She is one of the few contestants that can radiate intelligence on camera. Ingibjorg is bound to knock you off your feet! Meet her...

Miss Serbia, Dragana Atlija

A smoldering Serb, she is like a tall, cool glass of water with an insatiable appeal enhanced by refreshing spunk and confidence. Dragana has been named "Miss Body Beautiful" in another international pageant. At the age of 23, she has a resume with endless potential. Meet her...

Miss Peru, Karen Schwarz Espinoza

Bold & beautiful, Karen is fueled with so much willpower to do the best in her Miss Universe endeavor. No task is daunting enough, because this amazing perfectionist beauty with a curvaceous body knows how to volley revolutions and shut off impossibilities. She’s truly inextinguishable. Meet her...

While most women prefers to go shopping and hangout with their girlfriends, a delicately striking 20-year-old lady named Anja is passionate about gymnastics, aerobics and is always ready for action! She's got an easygoing style and friendly manner that generally make for a cordial interview. Meet her...

Miss Tanzania, Illuminata James

With her chiseled features, it's safe to say that Illuminata is a one of a kind, stunning black beauty. It’s not just her name “Illuminata” that is so much likeable about her, this young lass is also naturally compelling and elegant. Since she’s under the tutelage of Maria Sarungi Tsehai who is being considered as one of the finest national directors today, expect her to deliver! Meet her...

Zsuzsa is eminently likeable, and has a body to kill for -- she's got undeniable appeal to spare. During her national pageant, she was sexy in the swimsuit competitions, adorable in the interviews and regal in the evening gown. Any of these alone is laudable; when one delegate can pull off all three - just wow! Meet her...

Miss India, Ekta Chowdhry

Ekta Chowdhry will be the first Indian beauty to face a tough challenge this year. This August, she will embark to an adventure where the main quest is to regain the glory of Incredible India. Chic yet different, charming yet straightforward, Ekta will surely shine at Miss Universe. The staff of Missosology-India did not hesitate to ask Ekta some pressing issues about her quest. Meet her...

As if her stunning beauty, sophisticated personality, and intelligence weren't enough, this year's Guatemalan delegate to Miss Universe knows how to choose clothes that make her even more sensational. An aspiring fashion designer, without exaggeration, she is one of the edgiest contenders that you should watch out for! Meet her...

Miss Aruba, Angene Dianne Croes

Honoring her mother's wishes and dreams for her, Dianne is all fired up and inspired to make her country proud. In addition to having attractive looks, she has a light personality and a deep-thinking brain that could easily impress the entire judging panel. Meet her...

Miss Egypt. Elham Wagdy

She will represent the land of Pharaohs and pyraminds in the Miss Universe 2009 contest. Despite being an overwhelmingly Muslim country, Egypt has been a faithful participant at Miss Universe. The country doesn't have much luck at the pageant but Elham is working hard to change all that. Meet her...

Miss Cayman Islands, Nicosia Lawson

With so many talents and achievements, Nicosia caught the attention of beauty experts. Will she be the hottest delegate from the Caribbean or her innate talents be eclipsed by that so-called sash factor? Get up-close and personal with Nicosia. Meet her...

Miss Japan, Emiri Miyasaka

She is poised to repeat Riyo Mori's victory. Plugged as a serious frontrunner, she received a lot of attention and was even invited to the Prime Minister's office days after she was hailed as the winner - an honor reserved to VIPs only. Read her exclusive interview by Missosology with exclusive photos. Meet her...

Miss Singapore, Rachel Kum

Singapore's small but it is big spirit. It's no wonder that while the sash named Singapore may not be big in the world of pageantry, the Singaporean beauty queens carry great hopes and pride. Will their 2 semifinalist record at Miss Universe be changed this year? Missosology interviewed Rachel to find out the answer. Meet her...

Miss Finland, Essi Pöysti

Finland won the first ever Miss Universe crown and this year, they are seriously thinking of having it once again. Tasked to do the job is the stunning blonde Essi Pöysti. For our beauty experts, Essi is a frontrunner in the Miss Universe 2009 race. Is she really? Meet her...

Miss Mauritius, Anaïs Veerapatren

Rethink your usual thoughts about Mauritian beauty for this year, the island will be represented by a queenly delegate. With right grooming & gown, Anaïs should fare well at Miss Universe. That's because the swimsuit and  interview rounds will be just a walk in the park for her. Will Mauritius finally have a beauty queen worth to be proud of? Meet her...

Miss Lebanon, Rosarita Tawil

Rosarita should not be a stranger to pageants of international caliber. She represented her Middle Eastern country at Miss World 2008 with moderate success. She will now head to Miss Universe 2009 and many say that she is the best Lebanese delegate since Georgina Rizk. Is she really? Meet her...

Miss Indonesia, Zivanna Letisha Siregar

She will surely score high at s interviews. This is because she talks with great respect to the diversity of cultures and traditions. She will eventually show to the world what a real Indonesian is like - tolerant, broad-minded and respectful. In any question we asked, Zivanna exudes great depth of understanding and sometimes she appears very philosophical. Are we seeing Indonesia's shining future at beauty pageants in Zivanna? Meet her...

Miss Poland, Angelika Jakubowska

Poland is yearning for the Miss Universe crown for years - no, decades - but to no avail. Already this country had been making waves in other major pageants but at Miss Universe they may have to work more for their image to improve. They need to strive to equate the sash "Poland" with beautiful women. That is why Angelika is given the task to represent this East European country. Read her interview with Missosology and see for yourself why she could be Poland's hope for the crown. Meet her...

Miss Mexico, Karla Carillo

She will try to sustain the good performance of Mexico or even snatch that crown that her country last took in 1991. She's equipped with tools necessary to complete her mission. She's under the hands of Lupita Jones, Miss Universe 1991, and yes, it does make a difference. Now here's Karla! You might actually be reading about the next Miss Universe. Meet her...

Miss Ukraine, Kristina Kots-Gotlib

She will try to win Ukraine's first ever Miss Universe crown. She will be at best, very well-prepared considering that Oleksandra Nikoyalenko (Miss Ukraine 2001) will train her. With great blonde hair, a sexy body and a head-turning face, Kristina will make splash at Miss Universe 2009. Meet her...

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