Philippines’ bet Ariella Arida finished 3rd runner up at the recently concluded “Miss Universe 2013” pageant held in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia that aired live on Velvet and early this morning on ABS-CBN with Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler taking home the coveted diamond nexus crown.
The Miss Universe 2013 finals night was held on November 9, 2013 at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia. Check out the complete results!
A couple of hours from now, this year’s most beautiful woman will be crowned Miss Universe 2013, and we all want to witness yet another historical event as it unfolds from the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.
Miss Philippines Ariella Arida stole the show during the recent “Miss Universe” preliminary competition after she strutted on stage wearing her swimsuit and evening gown that not only gained one of the loudest cheers from the crowd but also gained positive feedback online, making her a trending topic on Twitter.
The presentation show, otherwise known as the preliminary competition, is where the battle for the title of Miss Universe begins. This year, 86 beautiful women from around the world walked the stage of Crocus City Hall in Moscow to show the judges that they deserve a slot in the Top 16.
So how's our girl Ariella Arida doing so far prior to the make or break preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2013? Check out these medley of photos that chronicles the Philippine candidate's journey to the crown before she transforms into battle mode on November 5's presentation show.
Speaking English is not a pre-requisite to winning Miss Universe. Just like what she answered at the Miss Universe pageant last year, Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon reiterated her view and defended Philippines bet Ariella Arida from criticisms of her poor command of the English language.
All 86 contestants of Miss Universe 2013 have a "Truth and Dare" video that will tell something about their personality by answering one question and doing one dare. So who among them outshine the rest? Check out our Top 16 picks!
PH bet Ariella Arida was declared "Ice Princess" in the ongoing Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia, as she bested 85 other candidates in the glam shoot.
Miss Universe preliminary judge Elena Semikina did not turn heads when she competed for Miss Universe in 2010 where she failed to make it to the Top 16. However, she might be getting attention in Moscow as she allegedly posted an Instagram photo of the preliminary rankings.
There are 86 candidates in Moscow now competing for the crown of Miss Universe 2013. But forget about the 66 girls. The Lifestyle Hub compiled reactions and reports from different media organizations and pageant blogs from all around the world and compiled the Top 20 girls who are stealing everyone's attention.
Miss Universe does a first this year! In black tops, the candidates are given the chance to show how proud they are of their homelands by doing a shoot with their countries' flags.
Miss Universe 2012 is host candidate Olivia Culpo, Miss USA. The coronation night of the 61st edition of Miss Universe was held on December 19, 2012, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.