#65 – Rosemary Ling (Hong Kong/INTERNATIONAL). Had this content creator advanced, it would have been a commemorative feat, considering it's been 25 years since that Brexit. Alas, the powers-that-be couldn't afford a back-to-back placement for the SAR. At least Miss Supranational recognized them.
#64 – Maria Acst (Argentina/SUPRANATIONAL). Just like her Turkish competitor, this stunner made shone in Miss Supranational's Miss Elegance contest but didn't even figure in the final Top 30. It makes you wonder if they started judging with the B Group.
#63 – Rebeca Rodriguez (Honduras/UNIVERSE). She had the loudest cheering section during the preliminaries, which meant her countrymen were really pinning hopes on her. For a moment there, it really did feel the 67-year drought was about to end.
#62 - Lea Prstec (Slovenia/EARTH). There's something sensible about a clean and green country placing in an environmental pageant. It's like Brazil advancing in the World Cup or Meryl Streep being nominated: It feels right. Making it more just is that she's a competitive stunner, who pulled through despite the lack of hype.
#61 – Hiwot Kassa (Ethiopia/EARTH). The first Ethiopian to compete in a major global tilt was through this pageant. High time that was honored in a huge way, and we have her to thank for this breakthrough placement.
#60 – Jenny Ramp (Philippines/EARTH). As the first Tarlaqueña to compete in Miss Earth, this Fil-Am served looks. Even if she stalled in the Top 20 that evening, there's this gnawing feeling we'll see more of her soon.
#59 - Manita Hang (Cambodia/UNIVERSE). Again, it's like Megan Young moved to Indochina and passed herself off as Gen-Z. Yes, her "neighbor" ultimately seized the momentum, but rest assured, her fan-base has substantially increased.
#58 – Evlin Khalifa (Bahrain/UNIVERSE). She mesmerized in her Furne Amato hooded gown and proved one can rock the Swimsuit category covered up. Arab representation did win that night, regardless of the ultimate result. And with Filipinos now at the helm of her local organization, expect surprises from this country.
#57 – Madison Kvaltin (Canada/INTERNATIONAL). There are murmurs that this web designer's giving Miss Universe Canada another go. Best of luck to her if she does, but, for now, she can continue relishing her Miss International Top Eight finish.
#56 – Andra Tache (Romania/SUPRANATIONAL). Not only does Romania perform best in Miss Supranational, they also missed the cut only twice since 2014. Kudos for that track record, and this model was a worthy adjunct.
#55– Soraya Kohlmann (Germany/UNIVERSE). Two years after the country became a first-time Miss Universe no-show, this business owner exuded fairy tale princess glow. Alas, only the Iberians made it for Team Europe.
#54 – Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau (Vietnam/UNIVERSE). In a year defined by paradigm shifts, this country lost its Fan Vote edge to its neighbor, and, in the process, its placement streak as well. Much as she couldn't replicate her Miss Supranational 2019 feat, that butterfly gown was delightful to watch.
#53 – Irma Miranda (Mexico/UNIVERSE). Well, we do know Mexico tends to miss the cut after winning, but, judging from the audience's reactions, recovery seemed underway. The competition still overwhelmed, unfortunately, but that doesn't make her less of a standout.
#52 – Toshami Calvin (Jamaica/UNIVERSE). She vaguely resembles Wendy Fitzwilliam, but still didn't benefit from Wendy Fitzwilliam being in the panel. Arguably, she's now the best Jamaican not to place in Miss Universe.
#51 – Liliya Levaya (Belarus/EARTH). Miss Earth is knownfor shutting out perceived frontrunners from time to time, and last year, this commercial model endured that brutal fate. To her credit, she handled that graciously.
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