Meet the most beautiful women in the world: all Miss Universe 2021 contestants

The 70th edition of Miss Universe 2021 takes place in Eilat, Israel, on December 12, 2021. In the evenings before that final gala, the Misses are already showing their national costumes, evening gowns, and bathing suits. Here's Miss Philippines, Beatrice Luigui Gómez, for example.

Let's meet all the candidates for Miss Universe 2021.

This 23-year-old beauty queen used to compete in ballroom dancing in Britain. "I aspire to one day be in Strictly Come Dancing," she says. In addition, Miss Britain created the #DrawTheLine campaign to empower other women through self-defense awareness.

Instagram: @emmarosecollingridge

At only 19 years, this Miss has already traveled to 17 countries on three different continents. That's quite an achievement considering she has a fear of flying! Miss Germany also has a dog that's been with her for more than half her life.

Instagram: @ Hannah.Seifer
Photographer: @emilnaguib

Miss Universe USA is 23 years old and a television reporter. She loves to travel and try new restaurants.

Instagram: elle_to_the_no_

Watch out for this Miss, because she has a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo! The 25-year-old beauty queen also participated in the fourth season of the television show MasterChef Chile. Furthermore, she learned German because she's planning to study renewable energy and Water and Wastewater Technology in Berlin.

Instagram: @Antonia_Cristal

Age 27, Miss Ireland used to play hockey and is learning sign language. She's also a big fan of the television series 'Friends.'

Instagram: @katharine_walker

She's 25 years old and plays the piano. She also loves extreme sports and has a sister living in California, where she spends every summer. "It is my happy place," she says.

Instagram: @agatawdowiak_

25 years old, this beauty queen speaks Spanish, English, French and Portuguese. She visited 15 countries in the last 7 years. Her plan for the future is to get a doctorate in psychology.

Instagram: @alejandragavidiasv

The 26-year-old started her own business a year and a half ago. She's also a flight attendant for the Emirates airline and has traveled to more than 40 countries.

Instagram: @allison_wasmers
Photography: @antonioramirezfoto

This 22-year-old sociology graduate is a curvy model in Bangkok, Thailand. She's the "first Miss Universe Thailand who speaks of beauty standards and does not fit into the traditional framework."

Instagram: @annscottkemmis
Photography: @sousla_pluie

Miss Mauritius is 26 years old and "the first woman in my family to graduate from a university." In addition, she is "the first woman from my home island Rodrigues to compete in Miss Universe." She speaks three languages.

Instagram: @annemurielleravina
Photographer: @fabiendubessay

At age 27, this Miss is passionate about marketing, with degrees in economics and marketing from Omsk Humanitarian University. She's also creative and participates in art exhibitions.

Instagram: @aziza_habibi

Miss Philippines is an athlete who played volleyball through high school and college. At age 26, she wants to draw people's attention to the problems of people with social anxiety. She dreams of becoming a life coach and motivational speaker.

Instagram: @beatriceluigigmz

Her goal was to visit 21 countries by the age of 21, and she made it. In addition, she recounts, "after 3 years of being rejected for membership in the UN, I traveled to a UN meeting in Senegal, Africa, to speak with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and ask for an opportunity." She does not give up easily!

Instagram: @brendasmithlezama

This 23-year-old teacher for children with special educational needs hopes to become the first Italian to win Miss Universe.

Instagram: @caterinadifuccia

A student of management engineering, this 23-year-old Miss is also a professional volleyball player in Turkey. She's traveled to fifteen countries on three continents.

Instagram: @cemrenazturhan_

"Although I live in a country that has been recognized worldwide for its beautiful beaches, I cannot swim and I am not a fan of sand," this 27-year-old Miss Bahamas confesses. She's a certified Youth leader in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and also works as a translator for the Haitian community on her island.

Instagram: @meetchantel

At age 24, she's an award-nominated standup and social media comedian. She was named Chelsi Pearl Smith after the 1995 Miss Universe from Namibia.

Instagram: @chelsi_shikongo

This French Miss knows how to dance the Cuban salsa called 'casino'. She had to take a driving test four times before she managed to get her driver's license. Better stick to dancing then!

Instagram: @clemencebotinooff

When she was 11, she moved to the other side of the world and returned 8 months later. At 22, she "made an anatomical discovery that, as far as we know, has not been well documented." She also likes to swim.

Instagram: @daesoa

She's 24 years old and a law student. She won a scholarship to study a Master's in Public Image and Strategic Planning for Media. Apart from that, she likes to model.

Instagram: @danniaguevara

This Australian Miss is fluent in Russian, as it is her first language. "When I immigrated to Australia as a child, I taught myself to speak English by reading novels before school," she recalls. Right now, she's working towards a master's degree in psychotherapy "in hopes of helping people who are struggling for their mental health."

Instagram: @dazvarlamova

28 years old, this Miss has a degree in International Relations. One day she hopes to be part of the UN as an ambassador. She loves to travel, plant trees, and play volleyball.

Instagram: @debbieaflalo

At age 25, she has no fewer than four university certifications: Positive Psychology, Human Capital, Logistics and Organization of Events. She's also the president of the Los Mochis Veteran Volunteer Firefighters Board.

Instagram: @ deborahallal1
Photography: @israelgastelum_fotografia

This 21-year-old Miss studied public relations and hopes to become a journalist. She loves art, helping people, and organizing charitable initiatives.

Instagram: @elena_m_danova

Miss Iceland is 27 years old and has already visited twenty countries.

Instagram: @elisagroa
Photo: @arnortrausti

Miss Finland (23) speaks four languages and traveled to more than twenty countries. She plays theater and once performed the role of an addicted and traumatized soldier.

Instagram: @essiunkuri

At the young age of 18, this beauty queen boasts that she's been dancing for 15 years and knows more than 10 dance styles. Another impressive factoid: she is the youngest Miss Universe from the Cayman Islands in the last 3 decades. "This was the first contest I participated in and I was lucky to win the title." Miss Cayman Islands is definitely confident!

Instagram: @georgina_kerford

"I have always strived for independence and have made money since I was 13 years old," says Miss Ukraine. She's now 27.

Instagram: @neplyah
Photography: @vladabond_photo

At age 21, she is an amateur singer. She also loves writing verses in her mother tongue, Punjabi.

Instagram: @ harnaazsandhu_03

At 27, this Miss has already worked on 5 different continents and speaks 6 languages. Her dress at Miss Universe will be 100% sustainable, she promises.

Instagram: @inadajcireal

The 26-year-old Miss would like to become a writer of books for children with dyslexia. She worked as a showgirl at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. Her brother is also a national celebrity: the goalkeeper of the Malta National Soccer Team.

Instagram: @jadecini

Age 23, Miss South Korea is studying music and acting and hopes to be a musical actress one day. She's played golf from a young age and speaks Korean, English and German.

Instagram: @Jisu_kim_korea

Miss Netherlands is 25 years old, loves food but is admittedly "not the best cook in town." She has a great sense of humor and loves getting out of her comfort zone.

Instagram: @juliasinning

22 years old, she is studying psychology and wants to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Miss Argentina says she's " passionate about the performing arts, I love interpreting characters and expressing myself in different ways." In addition, she has "a great capacity for adaptation and can cope very well in different scenarios."

Instagram: @julietagarciaok

This 26-year-old beauty queen is a permanent resident of the USA after her parents supported her to get a college degree in the States. Miss Japan recalls that, "together with a friend, we formed the 'Love Between Races' school club, with the aim of promoting diversity on campus."

Instagram: @juriwatanabe_

Miss Czech Republic says she's "a bit introverted and from time to time I like to spend some time alone." She's 25 and has traveled to more than 30 countries. She also says she loves to take care of others.

Instagram: @kokinecka

22 years old, Miss Morocco wants us to know that her favorite flower is titled 'the bleeding heart.' In addition, she comes from "a country where a woman founded the oldest university of all time." Her name 'Kawtar' means 'abundance.'

Instagram: @kawtarbenhalimabenjelloun

The 24-year-old Miss Belgium's name 'Kedist' means 'Light and Hope.' She was born in Ethiopia and adopted when she was 10 years old. In her home city in Ethiopia, she survived a bomb attack, as she recalls.

Instagram: @ kedist_deltour

26 years old, she cooks very well, has what she calls "a unique laugh that is unforgettable," and she loves dogs.

Instagram: @ kimduyen.nguyenhuynh

She's a proud Zulu woman of 24 years and she loves to dance the flamenco.

Instagram: @Lalela_Mswane

25 years old, she is a student of communication and acting, and she has a brother with Down syndrome who is her biggest fan.

Instagram: @Luisimateran
Photo: @guillefelizola

Age 25, she's finishing up her studies in fashion design, and she also took classes in interior design classes. Miss Bahrain is one of the first Sephora ambassadors in the Middle East. She's also "very passionate about helping people in need."

Instagram: @jessdeyani

Miss Cambodia (22) speaks three languages: Khmer, English and Thai. She's a practitioner of traditional Cambodian dances such as: Romvong, Saravann, Lam Leav, Chok Krapeus and Rom Kbach. As she pursues a degree in International Relations, she hopes to "encourage investors to invest and help the economic growth of my country."

Instagram: @marady_ngin

Age 28, this flight attendant for Emirates has traveled to more than 40 countries. She used to play soccer when she was in college.

Instagram: @ mariselle4
Photography: @chuckdaniels_

She is 19 years old and studies petrochemical engineering. She speaks Spanish and French and traveled to Spain, Cuba, Cameroon and Gabon.

Instagram: @Chelseamituy

Miss Cameroon started school at a very young age and was always the youngest in her class. Now 25, she likes to record songs and is a self-taught guitarist.

Instagram: @michele_ange_minkata

At age 21, she's completing a double major in pre-med and biology. She also created the CARE foundation, "an organization dedicated to improving women's access to health care, reducing violence in the community, and fostering economic growth through education and activism."

Instagram: @michellemariecolon
Photography: @ rickofficial.pr @ eriquito1973

Age 26, this Miss has started her own online business to raise funds for a hostel in Asia. She's also begun studying sign language.

Instagram: @sandbergmoa

This 22-year-old has worked as a model in seven countries: Mexico, Turkey, United States, Germany, Qatar, United Emirates and Paraguay. She loves sports and speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish and the native Paraguayan language, Guaraní.

Instagram: @NadiaTferreira
Photo: @abdalaoviedo @aristocrazzy_py

"My life took a turn when I was invited to participate in a well-known parade in the country," the 22-year-old Bolivian beauty queen recalls. "At 16 I traveled to the other side of the world to do a 7-month exchange in Germany, she adds.

Instagram: @nahemiuequin

21 years old, she's a freelance model who's worked with Vogue Singapore and Louis Vuitton. She speaks three languages and is learning two more. She also has a garden at home where she and her family grow their own vegetables.

Instagram: @nxndita
Photography: @jeffchangstudio

Miss Armenia (24) says she's "not afraid of anything. I know about fear just from the stories they told me." She also says she "can motivate even the most desperate person." Finally, the beauty queen refuses to wear clothing or jewelry made from parts of animals.

Instagram: @nane_avetissian

"During the last 18 months I have adopted a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercising, eating healthy and practicing yoga; thanks to this, I have lost 15 kg," Miss Israel reports. She loves extreme experiences like diving and skydiving and is 22 years old.

Instagram: @noacochva

"I have always been a creative spirit," 23-year-old Miss Norway says. "I love to paint, draw and make pearl jewelry." And: "I've always been curious about everything and I love trying new things, from traveling to trying new foods."

Instagram: @Noraemilien
Photo: @kvamfoto

Miss Romania (20) is studying history and she'd like to be a university professor one day. She's a sports enthusiast and has played volleyball for 5 years. In addition, she loves music and took singing lessons for 9 years.

Instagram: @carminacotfas

She's 20 years old and speaks three languages: Croatian and other Balkan languages, Russian and English. She's studying Tourism Management and hopes to be the owner of her own hotel one day.

Instagram: @ ora.ivanisevic

She graduated with honors in nursing but found her passion in fashion. Now 27 years old, she has her own "brand project that empowers people through fashion."

Instagram: @oriciadominguez
Photography: @ juanchu507

"When I was younger, I dreamed of being the Haitian version of Selena," 25-year-old Miss Haiti recalls. She's adventurous and loves photography. In fact, it was work in photography that helped her pay her college tuition.

Instagram: @pascalebelony

This 22-year-old beauty studies in two universities at the same time: on the one hand, advertising and public relations study, and on the other, law. She's participated in beauty contests since she was a young girl.

Instagram: @arabovaralina

Miss Honduras is a businesswoman, the ambassador of the Sawaina Museum, a volunteer at 'Organization Keys' and an athlete.

Instagram: @imrosemelendez

At 28 years, she's the first Kenyan woman to win the titles to compete in Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Supermodel International.

Instagram: @roshanaralove

Miss Denmark (26) works in the legal department of the Copenhagen Business School. She traveled alone to the United States when she was 14 years old, and since then she's always wanted to explore the world.

Instagram: @Saralangtved

This Spanish beauty queen grew up in a family with different customs and cultures: both Arabic and Spanish. Her father is Spanish and her mother Moroccan. She speaks not only Spanish and Arabic but also English and Basque, the language of the Basque region in Spain.

Instagram: @sarahloinazm

Miss Curaçao was the victim of a fire at the age of 3 and burned 80% of her body. "I went from being a happy child to being in the ICU 24/7, tied to medical equipment, and it took me years to recover," she says.

Instagram: @shariengela.cijntje

Miss China is 21 years old and entered the China Communication University with the highest score in the national professional school exam. She's "enthusiastic about public welfare" and became a volunteer at the age of 13.

Instagram: @ miley_yang1005

19 years old, speaking Turkish and studying English, she hopes to be on the covers of the most important magazines some day. "I am collaborating with organizations and working hard to open a great organization for all victims of trafficking, in support of women's rights," she adds.

Instagram: @tuti.sejdiu

At 27 years, she is the first woman from her hometown to be crowned Miss Universe Ghana. "I was always the tallest student in the class during my basic education," she says, and this may help her in the international beauty pageant.

Instagram: @naa_morkhor

Miss Greece (21) has a very particular plan for her future: she wants to become a sea captain! During the summers she works in her family business in the Greek region of Ithaca. She's not "noisy as a person," she says, "but I undertake noisy actions."

Instagram: @ sophie.evies

Miss Nepal is 28 years old and recently visited 13 US national parks and forests in a span of two weeks. She's the director of the Miss Nepal USA pageant and she was the youngest person to be a Peace Fellow through the Defense Project at the age of 19.

Instagram: @jitabasnet
Photography: @meiilanvisualarts

24 years old, this Miss is passionate about martial arts. She practices Muay Thai and boxing. In addition, she's a lover of the arts and music, playing piano, singing, and making watercolors. "As a lawyer and medical student, I have been working in Ecuador with my social project 'Window of Life,' which seeks to prevent blindness caused by glaucoma," the beauty queen explains.

Instagram: @ susy.sacoto

This 27-year-old owns a corporation called PHNX Cosmetics. It's a makeup brand that uses only clean ingredients, is cruelty free and made in Canada.

Instagram: @tamarajem

Miss Brazil (23) used to play a lot of volleyball and lived in Louisiana, USA for a year when she was a teenager. "One of my biggest dreams is to open a space for women in vulnerable situations," she says, "where they can take care of themselves and have access to psychological help."

Instagram: @teresabsantos

The government of Aruba appointed this beauty queen (27) as its Ambassador. She speaks and reads four languages and traveled to 26 countries. Miss Aruba has a degree in Communications and works as a Social Media Manager in a digital marketing agency.

Instagram: @thessalyzimmerman

She practice surfskate and hopes to compete internationally in that sport. At age 26, she's also active in supporting her local community by donating and participating in charitable activities. On top of that, Miss Laos is learning traditional music to communicate the knowledge of her country.

Instagram: @Jennietonkham

Miss Colombia is 27 years and aspires to become the Minister of Education of her country one day. As a 9-year-old she started singing, and the Colombian pop star Shakira was her idol.

Instagram: @Valeayos

She grew up in Canada and learned her English skills there. As a model, she traveled to 9 different countries by the age of 24. Now, Miss Costa Rica is 28.

Instagram: @vale_rees

Miss Slovakia is 26 years old and 190cm (6ft2) tall. Her eyes have different colors: one is brown and the other green.

Instagram: @Vea.sce

This beauty queen is only 18 years old and taught herself the skill of makeup during the Covid-19 quarantine. She's the daughter of a preacher and got a Christian upbringing. However, her father also supported her in her modeling career.

Instagram: @xaria.7

Miss Peru (25) was born at the foot of a volcano in the city of Arequipa. She comes from a family of beauty queens: her older sisters and her aunt have also participated in pageants.

Instagram: @yelyrivera_