Miss Universe 2018 Final Predictions

[samuel]

This is quite a competitive year and I can see any of the top 5 winning the crown. I had trouble coming up with the top 3 as I think South Africa can make it but feel like somebody will overcome her. Time will tell.

Since Kyrgyzstan is geographically located in Central Asia, I am giving her one of the Asian slots. If she is grouped in Europe, then Denmark will be replaced with the next highest ranked Asian - China.

I have the following countries as wild cards. I find that they are not the strongest in the preliminaries but will be chosen by MUO:
Australia
Colombia
Thailand
USA
Vietnam

I usually don’t give into fan hype but I think she has such strong interview skills as well as platform that IMG will pick her. However, will IMG allow Philippines to win after only three years? If not, then Canada seems to be the next option as she is stunning but I’m not sure if IMG likes her as she looks too model. USA can surprise and sneak into top 3 if she survives the top 10. I think she won’t get left out if she makes top 5.

May the best girl win!!

MISS UNIVERSE 2018: Philippines
1st RU: Canada
2nd RU: USA
Top 5: South Africa and Puerto Rico

Top 10 Semifinalists:
Nigeria
Vietnam
Venezuela
India
Ireland

Top 20 Quarterfinalists:
Colombia
Mexico
Australia
Great Britain
Thailand
Kyrgyzstan
Ecuador
Spain
Albania
Denmark

Top 40 Closeshots:
Brazil
France
Curacao
Barbados
Kenya
Perú
Belgium
China
Bulgaria
El Salvador
Cambodia
Korea
Netherlands
Iceland
Russia
Chile
Zambia
Jamaica
Lebanon
Norway

[samuel]

For Miss Congeniality, I have Miss Albania taking the honors. If there is Miss Photogenic, I will give it to Canada. Puerto Rico is a close second. For Best National costume, it is so tough.. so many costumes I liked. I think Thailand might win it again alt. China, Vietnam, Perú, Brazil all have great costumes. It can be anyone.