GROUP 5 - Australia, Botswana, Czech Republic, Sierra Leone, Spain
AUSTRALIA – Janaya Reimers. The Land Down Under placed six consecutive years since its 2013 debut but went on hiatus after missing the cut in 2019. It's nice to see them finally back in action with this underrated contender.
BOTSWANA – Leah Barobetse. Hoping to sustain last year's strong debut is this aesthetic laser therapist. Some may find her more polished than her predecessor, who placed last year. Her Supra-Model placement might just be her needed ace.
CZECH REPUBLIC – Justyna Zedníková. This Economics student was originally slated for Miss World, so imagine the long wait she'd have to endure, given that her predecessor (and near-dead ringer), Krystyna Pyszková, just started her reign. Perhaps sending her here instead was a clever decision. Not only is she spared the burden of pursuing a back-to-back victory in said pageant, she just might also gain a shot at another lofty milestone: her country's first Supranational crown. Her Supra Chat placement sure bodes well.
SIERRA LEONE – Mabinty Mansaray. Participation in this pageant has always been far in between for this country, so we've yet to see its prospects turn bright. To this model's credit, though, she is quite chic.
SPAIN – Elizabeth Laker. Her non-placement in Miss International 2017 still baffles. So, logically, fans are clamoring for a better finish. There's a fair chance vindication is underway and with her countryman, Mister Supranational 2023 Ivan Alvarez, among the panel of experts, she will likely earn the added mileage.
GROUP 6 - Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua
ARGENTINA – Agustina Bruenner. The last Argentine to compete here was an early frontrunner who ended up missing the cut altogether. So, much as this model has placement-worthy qualities, vindication is still tough to call.
COLOMBIA – Sherren Londoño Perea. It's strange not to see this powerhouse among the Latin frontrunners, though she did figure in the Supra-Fan Vote tally and rocked the preliminaries. She delivered when it mattered.
CUBA – María José Cetina. Her Mister Supranational counterpart was a no-show, so there's comfort seeing her still in the running and performing creditably. Not much is said about her, though.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Jennifer Valdez. This dental hygienist was an also-ran in Miss International 2017, but appears to have better prospects this time, given her Supra Chat placement and sensational preliminary performance.
EL SALVADOR – Naomy Montiel. Her features look vaguely Asian, and she looks like she could have competed in the 1990s, with her shoulder-length hair and overall style. Much as it suits her, standing out might be a struggle.
MEXICO – Andrea Sáenz. In certain angles, this lawyer looks like the Americas' answer to Iris Mittanaere. While other Latinas enjoyed the early hype, her prospects brightened after placing in the Supra-Model competition. Chances are, she can keep her country in the running.
NICARAGUA – Elena Etienne. Two major international pageants have taken place since Sheynnis Palacios made history, and it appears that this country's back to square one. To this future lawyer's credit, she has an infectious personality.
GROUP 7 - Aruba, Côte d'Ivoite, Ghana, Gibraltar, Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago
ARUBA – Rashida Schmidt. No, she's not the first Aruban to compete here, as she implied in her initial presentation, though it is nice to see the One Happy Island back after nearly a decade. Even nicer is that she might just secure a breakthrough after winning Supra-Model of the Caribbean.
CÔTE D'IVOIRE – Marie-Louise Maitre. Africa's emerging powerhouse may have missed that breakthrough last year, but this business student might just follow through. Her chances likely increased after winning Supra-Model of Africa.
GHANA – Abigail Fanna Kabirou. This country has pulled surprises before, with 2022 being the most recent. So, nothing's far-fetched for this vibrant philanthropist, even if she's not the African favorite.
GIBRALTAR – Phoebe Noble. This tiny UK territory "rocked" last year by placing in the Top 12 and bagging the Continental Award for Europe. This blonde appears to be benefitting from that momentum, as she's currently up for Miss Influencer Opportunity. She's another worthy possibility.
NEPAL – Sajina Khanal. Six participations in and the home of Mt. Everest has yet to reach its peak here. This model may just be up for a chance as she placed in Miss Influencer Opportunity and was a revelation in preliminaries.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – Brittany Deane. The twin islands do have a reputable track record in this pageant, with five placements out of seven appearances. While this medical doctor isn't receiving that much buzz, she has the charisma to not be ignored.
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