The grand finale of Miss Universe 2018 is to be held on 17th December 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, where more than 90 delegates from all over the world will be competing for the coveted international crown. The winner will be crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa.

Which the world awaits to meet the new queen, Angelopedia has selected its top 10 favourite delegates who are most likely to win the title and take the crown home for their country. The Top 10 candidates are as follows -

Marta Magdalena Stepien Miss Universe Canada 2018

Marta is representing Canada in Miss Universe 2018 this year. She is 24 years of age and is a fluent speaker of English and Polish with basic knowledge of French and German. From Windsor, this 178 cm tall beauty is studying for a degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology. Martha has been a model for the past 10 years. Since she comes from a low incomee background with immigrant parents, her ambition is to help people like her if she wins the crown. Marta is a strong delegate and adding her passion towards the less privileged makes her one of Angelopedia’s favourite contestants for the Miss Universe 2018 crown.

Valeria Morales Delgado Miss Universe Colombia 2018

Valeria was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2018 on 30th September 2018 which earned her the right to represent Colombia in Miss Universe 2018. The 22-year-old model aims at promoting tolerance and respect around the world. Valeria is currently studying Mass Media in Miami, Florida and is already one of the strongest contestants for the crown this year which makes her one of Angelopedia’s favourite contestants this year for the Miss Universe 2018 title.

Sonia Fergina Citra Miss Universe Indonesia 2018

Sonia is the official representative of Indonesia in Miss Universe 2018. The 25=year-old Indonesian beauty won the crown during the grand finale of Puteri Indonesia 2018 on 9th March 2018. Sonia stands tall at a height of 178 cm and has a degree in English Literature. Since her graduation, she has been working in the digital industry. Since she has grown up in a family with multiple cultural backgrounds, she is well versed with the concept of tolerance and acceptance. Sonia’s broad-minded and strong persona makes her one of Angelopedia’s Top 10 favourite contestants for the crown of Miss Universe 2018.

Andrea Toscano Ramirez Miss Universe Mexico 2018

Andrea is the year’s representative of Mexico in Miss Universe 2018. She is 20 years of age and one of the most beautiful delegates competing for the crown this year. Her beauty is not limited to her external appearance as when she became a national winner, she started an organization named ‘Nourish a child, feed Mexico’ which focuses on promoting nutritional education through playful methods. Standing tall at 175 cm, Andrea is currently studying Nutrition at Colimaas University with academic excellence and is involved in a Neuro-linguistic programming course. Her conviction to help underprivileged children makes her one of Angelopedia’s favourite contestants for the crown this year.

Manita Devkota Miss Universe Nepal 2018

On 11th April 2018, Manita was crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2018 and is, therefore, representing Nepal in Miss Universe 2018. She is the second ever representative of Nepal to compete for the crown. Manita is 23 years of age and has a degree in Public Health. The 173 cm tall Nepalese beauty is also an Ambassador of Women's Health at Days for Girls International. Manita has a very diverse range of hobbies like cooking, reading novels as well as hiking. Her ultimate goal is to become an attorney to help women in need. Manita is also multilingual with the ability to speak fluently in  English, Hindi and Nepali languages. Her versatile personality makes her one of Angelopedia’s favourite contestants for the crown of Miss Universe this year.

Romina Lozano Miss Universe Peru 2018

Romania is the 21-year-old delegate from Peru who is competing for the Miss Universe 2018 title this year. She was crowned Miss Universe Peru 2018 on 29th October 2017. Romania can speak Portuguese and Spanish languages fluently. The 178 cm tall beauty has also travelled all over her nation to voice her opinion against violence. Her aim is to inspire women to take action against it. Romania is one of the most beautiful and strongest contestants this year and her advocacy makes her all the more deserving for the crown and therefore one of Angelopedia’s favourites.

Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray Miss Universe Philippines 2018

Catriona was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018 during the grand finale of Binibining Pilipinas 2018. The 24-year-old beauty has a Master Certificate in Music Theory. She loves going out for adventure sports, especially zip-lining. Standing tall at a height of 183 cm, Catriona is also an HIV/AIDS advocate for Love Yourself PH. She is very passionate about volunteering and is often seen doing just that as a Teacher's Assistant to the students of Young Focus NGO. Her passionate and ambitious personality makes her one of Angelopedia’s favourite for the crown of Miss Universe this year.

Kiara Liz Ortega Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2018

Kiara is the official representative of Puerto Rico in Miss Universe 2018. The 25-year-old Puerto Rican beauty is fluent in English and Spanish languages. Kiara stands tall at a height of 170 cm and her aim is to spread the message of uniting the world through her crown. She has a very cheerful and helpful nature and along with that, she is already a very strong candidate for the Miss Universe 2018 crown which makes her one of Angelopedia’s favourite this year.

Tamaryn Green Miss Universe South Africa 2018

Tamaryn was crowned Miss Universe South Africa 2018 on 28th May 2018, during the grand finale of Miss South Africa 2018, which earned her the right to represent South Africa in Miss Universe 2018. She succeeds none there than Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters which puts her under a lot of pressure. But Tamaryn is already doing really well and is one of the strongest contestants this year for the Miss Universe 2018 title. She was a medical student at the University of Cape Town and wishes to specialize in paediatrics in the future. Tamaryn is also very dedicated to her community as she started a campaign named #breakthestigma, which aims to create awareness about tuberculosis. Her conviction and warm-hearted nature make her one of Angelopedia’s favourite contestants this year.

Sthefany Gutierrez Miss Universe Venezuela 2018

Sthefany is one of the youngest contestants for the Miss Universe crown this year. At just 19 years of age, she won the crown of Miss Universe Venezuela 2018 during the event finale Miss Venezuela 2017 and earned the right to represent her nation in Miss Universe 2018. The 180 cm tall beauty is in her last year of law school and has ambitions to work as a television host in the future. She is also very passionate about theatre. Sthefany has developed into a strong and independent woman as she was born into a family of working women. Her mesmerising beauty and cheerful personality make her one of Angelopedia’s Top 10 favourite contestants for the Miss Universe crown this year.