Photos: Miss Universe 2011: Decision Day for the "World Cup" of Beauty
Sep 12, 2011 04:06 PM EDT
It's decision day for the Miss Universe Pageant, whose judges will tonight reveal the world's most beautiful woman.
89 candidates from six continents have lined up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to exhibit their beauty in swimsuits and evening gowns in the 60th anniversary of the competition, all competing to take the crown from last year's winner, Mexico's Ximena Navarrette.
Competitors have been filmed in Brazil this week learning the Samba and playing football, fitting in with the culture of the host country, Brazil.
"I don't think there is any doubt in the rest of the world's mind that Brazil is the place, between hosting the Olympics and hosting the World Cup," said Paula Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization. "I love the fact we're going to kick it off. I always say we're the 'World Cup' of beauty."
The show will be distributed in about 170 countries and is expecting a billion viewers worldwide. It will be aired live on Monday night on NBC, hosted by NBC's "Today" anchor Natalie Morales and the Bravo network's Andy Cohen.
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Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella, competes in Catalina Brasil Swimwear and fashion footwear by Chinese Laundry during the 2011 Miss Universe Presentation Show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil in this publicity September 8, 2011 photograph released to Reuters September 9. The women will compete in the 2011 Miss Universe competition on September 12 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Thailand 2011 Chanyasorn Sakornchan competes in swimsuit during a presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo in this September 8, 2011 picture. The Miss Universe pageant will be held on September 12.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Israel 2011, Kim Edri, competes in Catalina Brasil Swimwear and fashion footwear by Chinese Laundry during the 2011 Miss Univerese Presentation Show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil in this September 8, 2011 publicity photograph released to Reuters September 9. The women will compete in the 2011 Miss Universe competition on September 12 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Egypt 2011, Sara El Khouly, competes in Catalina Brasil Swimwear and fashion footwear by Chinese Laundry during the 2011 Miss Univerese Presentation Show Sat the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil in this September 8, 2011 publicity photograph released to Reuters September 9. The women will compete in the 2011 Miss Universe competition on September 12 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Australia 2011 Scherri-Lee Biggs introduces herself during a presentation show in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12. Photo taken on September 8, 2011.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe India 2011 Vasuki Sunkavalli introduces herself during a presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12. Photo taken on September 8, 2011.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 Deborah Henry introduces herself during a presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12. Photo taken on September 8, 2011.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Singapore 2011 Valerie Lim Shu Xian introduces herself during a presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe Vietnam 2011 Vu Hoang My introduces herself during a presentation show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo September 8, 2011.
Source: Reuters Date:09/12/2011
Miss Universe 2011 contestants perform during a rehearsal in Sao Paulo September 9, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.
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