UPSIZE PH | Miss Universe Candidates Dazzle in Preliminary Competition

86 candidates for Miss Universe 2016 paraded before the judges in their long gowns, swimsuits, and national costumes in the Preliminary Event of the pageant 26 January, Thursday night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The outcome of the Preliminary will determine the 12 semi-finalists who will be named on Monday, 30 January during the Coronation Night.

The judges include former Miss Universe title holders Dayanara Torres and Riyo Mori.

Ready for the Preliminary Competition! Lista para La Preliminar 👑 Ready Na Ako 🌸🌸🌸 *** #MissUniverse #2017 #MissUniverse93 Thanks; @paulanthonylove 💄 @rajolaurel my Beautiful✨Gold Gown @johnlozano10 styling

A photo posted by Dayanara Torres (@dayanarapr) on Jan 26, 2017 at 1:14am PST

Thank you for your amazing work ! CHI👸🏼✨. . . . . #missuniverse #riyomori #missology #missuniverso #missuniversejapan #japan #pageant #model#chihaircare#missuniversepageant #missuniverse2016 #missuniversephilippines #philippines #pageant #riyomori_

A photo posted by Riyo Mori (@riyomori_) on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:48pm PST

The Preliminary was hosted by Derek Ramsay and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

Mabuhay, Queen P. #MissUniverse

A photo posted by Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@missuniverse) on Jan 26, 2017 at 5:55am PST

We were privileged to witness the totally werking parade of beautiful women and here are our picks based on audience impact during the preliminary in no particular order:

Miss Universe Germany, Johanna Acs

Prelims of Miss Universe ✅ 4 more days to finals ✨#missuniverse #prelims #missgermany| Photo: @studio51_starart

A photo posted by Johanna Acs (@johannaacs) on Jan 26, 2017 at 8:32am PST

Miss Universe Thailand, Chalita Suansane

Your support means a lot during this hard time. I can proudly say, I've showed the world the best of me with decication and pride. Love you Thailand 🇹🇭♥️ . . DRESS @surface @joe_surface ACCESSORIES @Privejewelry MAKEUP&HAIR @kaopoon_suriya @boy_kitphisuth . @missuniversethailand @on.chichaya . @noom_piyachart . #missuniverse #missuniversethailand #chaling2mu #missuniverse2016

A photo posted by Chalita Suansane (@namtanlitaa) on Jan 26, 2017 at 10:12am PST

Miss Universe Venezuela, Mariam Habach

Agradecida por la invitación @okadamanila 📸 Excelente noche👑❤

A photo posted by Mariam Habach Santucci (@mariamhabach) on Jan 21, 2017 at 2:58am PST

Miss Universe Sierra Leone, Hawa Kamara (Sierra Leone's first representative to the Miss Universe pageant)

A photo posted by Hawa Kamara 🇸🇱 (@miss_universe_sierra_leone2016) on Jan 26, 2017 at 6:15pm PST

Miss Universe Colombia, Andrea Tovar

💙 Alfredo @missuniverse #misscolombia

A photo posted by Andrea Tovar (@andreatov) on Jan 22, 2017 at 4:23am PST

Miss Universe Indonesia, Kezia Warouw

If we are afraid of failure, it means we have limited our ability. #keziawarouw #missuniverseindonesia2016 #puteriindonesia2016 #missuniverse #65thmissuniverse #kezia4MU #kerociwa #keziastonishing #Indonesia #Philippines

A photo posted by Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw (@keziawarouw) on Jan 26, 2017 at 7:32pm PST

Miss Universe Singapore, Cheryl Chou

Want to see more do what I got up to last night? Stay tuned on @missuniversesingapore 🇸🇬

A photo posted by Cheryl Chou (@misscherylchou) on Jan 26, 2017 at 5:01pm PST