Most likely (Part 1)

 Fearless Forecast (1st of two parts)

Miss Universe Delegates we feel will make it to the semifinal round

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte 

Three days after the Miss Universe 2024 delegates arrived in Mexico City for the 73rd pageant edition, we saw some girls who we think would place in the semifinal round.

We simply based our choices from their head shots and videos shared on social media, as well as observations on how they interacted with fellow delegates, the organizers, and fans they've come in contact with.

This is a two-part series so we begin with the first ten.

- Philippines - Chelsea Manalo is the first Filipino winner with Afro-American lineage. That by itself is a highlight in Philippine pageant history. And coupled with a kind heart and sunny disposition, the beauteous Bulakeña has her sights on the country's fifth.

- Peru - Chelsea's roommate, Tatiana Calmell, is out to finish some unfinished business. Her compatriots are of the belief that Janick Maseta was robbed of the crown in 2020.

- Thailand - Opal Chuangsri, like her predecessor, is rumored to be a favorite of the pageant organizers.

- Puerto Rico - Gloria Diaz crowned their first winner in 1970, Marasol Malaret. After a near-win in 2019, with Madison Anderson, this state in the Bermuda Triangle has been gunning for its sixth.

- Venezuela - After the USA, this country has the most number of wins at seven. Like all powerhouse countries, they too are aiming for their eighth.

- Denmark - Victoria Theilvig visited Mexico City weeks before the official arrival dates, prompting netizens to assume that she's the chosen one.

- South Africa - Speaking of inclusivity, Mia le Roux is the first deaf winner in her country's pageant history. She's up against many other "firsts" in this Mexico edition.

- Mexico - They're not only the host, they also want to win the crown like what Denise Quiñones did in 2001 - with Puerto Rico winning the home court.

- Egypt - Logina Salah may suffer from vitiligo (psoriasis) but her skin condition will not hinder her chances of placing in the competition.

- France - presenting the most glamorous national finals annually, 2024 winner Indira Ampiot has favorable qualities that other delegates could only wish they had.

Catch the second part of this forecast. Coming soon!

Watch the 73rd Miss Universe final show on Nov 16 (Nov 17, Manila time) on the A2Z Kapamilya channel.