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The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies (Part 2)

Meet the delegates of the 71st Miss Universe, see them in their evening gowns at the preliminary competition, and read about the causes they're advocates of

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>Our Philippine representative <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/celeste-cortesi-miss-universe-ph-2022-journey/34640" target="_blank">Celeste Cortesi</a> was turning heads at the <strong>71st Miss Universe</strong> as she graced the New Orleans stage for the pageant&#x27;s preliminary competition. </p><div><br/></div><p>Alongside 80-plus other nations who are running for <strong>Miss Universe 2022</strong> title and crown, the Filipino-Italian queen from Pasay City is introduced in the event with the important cause that she is championing. </p><div><br/></div><p>Who will be Miss Universe 2022? <strong>ABS-CBN</strong> will air and stream the awaited pageant live on A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC on January 15 (Sunday) at 9 AM (Philippine time).</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Meet the delegates of the Miss Universe 2022 competition, see them in their evening gowns at the prelims, and find out the causes that they are advocating 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src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3754612b-c02b-4941-9ae8-473fe5851212_trinidad and tobago.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b5a5f2cd-e126-46fb-b9d8-914a8e1c50ad_turkiye.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/69bb6ad7-d1fb-49f9-b11a-74b0d452f2bf_ukraine.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/151a3a20-fec6-492f-ac3a-8816e3ac9857_uruguay.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fba934d7-d5f6-43b6-9e14-d8e7d2270a6c_usa.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/db070a85-6159-4ce4-b600-4cf274f4f509_venezuela.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b472c1a9-4a4b-4dfd-a007-a9d3793099e2_vietnam.png" alt="The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Toshami Calvin, Jamaica - Greater autism awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Marybelen Sakamoto, Japan - Food waste awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Hanna Kim, Korea - Mental health; cancer awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Roksana Ibrahimi, Kosovo - Preservation and protection of the environment; cancer awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Altynai Botoyarova, Kyrgyzstan - Activist and orphanage volunteer<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Payengxa Lor, Laos - Education; a volunteer for underprivileged people<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Yasmina Zaytoun, Lebanon - Cancer awareness; self-love<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cheam Wei Yeng, Malaysia - Mental health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Maxine Formosa Gruppetta, Malta - Autism awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Alexandrine Belle-Etoile, Mauritius - Arts education<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zar Li Moe, Myanmar - HIV/AIDS prevention; wants to raise awareness to stop child abuse, child marriage, drug prohibition, and human trafficking<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cassia Sharpley, Namibia - Poverty alleviation<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Irma Cristina Miranda Valenzuela, Mexico - Human rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Sophiya Bhujel, Nepal - Education; menstrual equity and freedom<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Norma Huembes, Nicaragua - Helps many schools stand up against bullying and the mistreatment of children<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ona Moody, Netherlands - Mental health; diversity<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Hannah Iribhogbe, Nigeria - Charity; community service; youth involvement; women&#x27;s empowerment<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ida Hauan, Norway - Healthy lifestyle; clean environment; mental health; substance abuse awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Solaris Barba, Panama - Menstrual health and hygiene; AIDS awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lia Ashmore, Paraguay - Self-acceptance<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Alessia Rovegno, Peru - Early childhood education<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Celeste Cortesi, Philippines - Hunger and malnutrition crisis awareness; mental health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aleksandra Klepaczka, Poland - First aid education and awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Telma Madeira, Portugal - Mental health; women&#x27;s reproductive rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ashley Cariño, Puerto Rico - Mental health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Anna Linnikova, Russia - Environment health; animal welfare<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Sheris Paul, Saint Lucia - Women&#x27;s empowerment<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Gabriella Gonthier, Seychelles - Mental health; suicide prevention<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Carissa Yap, Singapore - Women&#x27;s empowerment<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Karolina Michalcikova, Slovak Republic - Animal welfare<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ndavi Nokeri, South Africa - Equal educational opportunities<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Alicia Faubel, Spain - An advocate of raising awareness about eating disorders in Spain and worldwide<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Alia Guindi, Switzerland - Self-development<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Anna Sueangam-iam, Thailand - Access to educational systems<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Angel J. Cartwright, The Bahamas - A climate change enthusiast<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Tya Jané Ramey, Trinidad and Tobago - Children&#x27;s welfare<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aleyna Şirin, Turkiye - Access to shelter<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Viktoriia Apanasenko, Ukraine - Mental health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Carla Romero; Uruguay - Mental health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>R’Bonney Gabriel, USA - Diversity and representation<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Amanda Dudamel, Venezuela - Fashion sustainability; women&#x27;s rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Châu, Vietnam - Children&#x27;s health and welfare<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos courtesy of <strong>Miss Universe Organization</strong> and <strong>@missosology_org</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/inspiration/celeste-cortesi-miss-univers-preliminaries/34659" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See All Of Celeste Cortesi’s Preliminary Competition Looks </a></div>