Just as the delegates are preparing to represent their respective countries at Miss Universe 2022 in almost two weeks, there are a few delegates who have shown immense potential even if they have not made it the seasoned hot picks lists for the crown. While not so ‘popular’, these delegates have an immense amount of confidence, perseverance, and dedication to perform well on the finale night and win placements at Miss Universe 2022.
Dark Horse candidates are those candidates about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds. In a series of features, lets know more about the Top 10 ‘Dark horse’ delegates of Miss Universe 2022.
Manita Hang, representing Cambodia, has made it to the list as well. Manita Hang is of French-Cambodian heritage. The stunning beauty is fluent in Cambodian, French and English and made quite a mark at the national competition. Ever since her national win, Manita has been busy preparing herself to give her country a strong representation with perfecting her catwalk, improving her communication skills and learning to add content to speeches which is required as a Miss Universe.
This beauty with brains could be Cambodia’s first ever ticket to atleast place in the Top 10 as she has proven her mettle in the recent months during her preparation. Manita is a natural beauty and has potential to debut her country’s win.
Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, Manita is not new to the pageant world. She holds the title of Miss Tourism Cambodia 2015. In November 2016, Manita represented Cambodia at Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2016 at the Nagaworld Hotel in Phnom Penh. She was second runner-up to Amanda who represented Thailand and finished in the Top 10 at Miss Universe 2020. Manita’s drive to do better for the society, her stunning beauty and a strong personality makes her a strong contender for Miss Universe 2022 crown.
Miss Universe 2022, the 71st Miss Universe pageant, is all set to be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on 14th January 2023. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India will crown her successor at the end of the event.