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Miss Universe 2013 Coverage
by Rick Soto

(MOSCOW-110913) Eighty-six country titleholders arrived in Moscow, Russia for Miss Universe 2013 pageant.

The following are highlights:

Sunday, October 20, 2013
Miss Universe 2013 contestants dress in evening wear for a photo session at Crocus City Hall.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Miss Universe 2013 contestants pose with their country flag during a photo session at Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre.

Miss Universe 2013 contestants pose in Yamamay for Miss Universe collection swimwear at Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre.

Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Nicaragua received $5,000 for Best Country Costume at Preliminary Competition in Moscow, Russia. Peacock headdress with colorful feathers, and large jewels, along with jewelry textured top, jewelry textured apron skirt, golden jeweled ankle bracelets, as well as, silver heels.

Nastassja Bolivar, Miss Nicaragua 2013

Saturday, November 09, 2013
Top 16 quarterfinalists were announced:

Brazil: Jakelyne Oliveira
China: Jin Ye
Costa Rica: Fabiana Granados
Dominican Republic: Yaritza Reyes
Ecuador: Constanza Baez
Great Britain: Amy Willerton
India: Manasi Moghe
Indonesia: Whulandary
Nicaragua: Nastassja Bolivar
Philippines: Ariella Arida
Puerto Rico: Monic Perez
Spain: Patricia Yurena Rodriguez
Switzerland: Dominique Rinderknecht
Ukraine: Olga Storozhenko
United States: Erin Brady
Venezuela: Gabriela Isler

Yamamaya is the first ever Miss Universe swimsuit collection, which has ruffled textured bikini tops (in the top itself). Personally, I like the look as it has an air of elegance, and resort / spa appeal.

The top 10 were announced:

Brazil: Jakelyne Oliveira
Dominican Republic: Yaritza Reyes
Ecuador: Constanza Baez
Great Britain: Amy Willerton
India: Manasi Moghe
Philippines: Ariella Arida
Spain: Patricia Yurena Rodriguez
Ukraine: Olga Storozhenko
United States: Erin Brady
Venezuela: Gabriela Isler

Miss Photogenic: Paulina Krupinska, Miss Poland 2013
Miss Congenialty: Jin Ye, Miss China 2013

The evening gowns were beautiful and the top 10 looked spectacular.

The top 5 announced:

Brazil: Jakelyne Oliveira
Ecuador: Constanza Baez
Philippines: Ariella Arida
Spain: Patricia Yurena Rodriguez
Venezuela: Gabriela Isler

The interview portion asked the following questions:

Q: What would happen to the world if we could not use the internet?
A: No longer close to our families.

Q: What is your opinion on women traveling abroad, or on cars?
A: Women achieve our independence. We still have problems with independence in our time. We need to keep an open mind--female president--capable of everything.

Q: What is the most significant means to help elect more women around the world?
A: Must possess good qualities to do the job--discipline, performance--fulfill her job.

Q: What can be done for lack of jobs?
A: Invest in education.

Q: What is your biggest fear and overcoming it?
A: I believe on has a lot of fears, but nothing--we should overcome fears to become a stronger person--we can face any obstacle.

The winner of 2013 Miss Universe as announced:

4th runner-up: Jakelyne Oliveira, Miss Brazil 2013
3rd runner-up: Ariella Arida, Miss Philippines 2013
2nd runner-up: Constanza Baez, Miss Ecuador 2013
1st runner-up: Patricia Yurena Rodriguez, Miss Spain 2013

2013 Miss Universe: Miss Venezuela, Gabriela Isler

Photos: Red Carpet at 2011 Miss USA