Miss Universe 2023: Live Updates, Finalists, and Winners

The countdown to the night that will forever change a beauty pageant’s life is over! People around the globe gathered to enjoy the 2023 Miss Universe live from New Orleans. The delegates introduced themselves after a triumphal entrance in which they simulated a Mardi Gras parade while a local band performed buzzing and vibrant jazz.

Over eighty candidates representing their country competed for the Miss Universe crown during the 71st annual pageant that kicked off from the Big Easy with new hosts and a new network.

Find below which beauty pageant made it to the top and who became our new Miss Universe 2022-2023.

Top 16 Miss Universe FinalistsPuerto Rico: Ashley CariñoHaiti: Mideline PhelizorAustralia: Monique RileyDominican Republic: Andreína MartínezLaos: Payengxa LorSouth Africa: Ndavi NokeriPortugal: Telma MadeiraCanada: Amelia TuPeru: Alessia RovegnoTrinidad and Tobago: Tya Jané RameyCuracao: Gabriëla Dos Santos India: Divira RaiVenezuela: Amanda DudamelSpain: Alicia FaubelUnited States: R’Bonney GabrielColombia: María Fernanda Aristizábal The Leadership Award goes to…

Thailand: Anna Sueangam-Iam

Top 5 Miss Universe FinalistsVenezuela: Amanda DudamelUnited States: R’Bonney GabrielPuerto Rico: Ashley CariñoCuracao: Gabriëla Dos SantosDominican Republic: Andreína Martínez