MISS UNIVERSE 2008 AFRICA - 8

Opportunities have been shared equally among seven groups of contestants from North and Central America, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. Each group has three preeminent contestants, and 4 for Asia-Pacific and two for South America.



North and Central America has three bright faces: Miss Mexico, Miss Panama and Miss US. After winning the Vinpearl Queen title (Best in Swimwear) on July 2, Miss Mexico has surpassed Miss Venezuela to become the most promising candidate for the Miss Universe 2008 crown.



Miss Venezuela is the second promising face for the Miss Universe 2008 crown. She and Miss Colombia are seen as the two bridge candidates of South America. Coming from a country that is famous for training Misses, Miss Venezuela is one of the most perfect competitors. She impressed audiences in her first days in Vietnam and she has continued to shine with her friendly and her warm smile. She also has been impressive on the stage since she is one of the leading models of Elite. The girl has also given good answers in interviews with the media.



Miss Venezuela



For competitors from the Caribbean, Miss Puerto Rico seems to be brighter than Miss Trinidad & Tobago, who is also considered as an outstanding contestant from the Caribbean, in both experience and appearance. She always stirs up the atmosphere with her dances and songs.



In the Western and Eastern European groups, outstanding contestants are at the same level, including Miss Norway, Miss Belgium, Miss Ireland, Miss Czech Republic and Miss Russia.



Of the three bright faces from Africa and the Middle East, namely Miss South Africa, Miss Israel and Miss Angola, Miss South Africa and Miss Israel are superior.



Of the four top faces from Asia-Pacific – Miss Australia, Miss India, Miss Thailand and Miss Vietnam – Miss Vietnam seems to be exhausted in the final stage after being squeezed dry in warm-up activities. She has been absent from some charity and side-line activities for health reasons.