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The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies (Part 1)

Check out the beautiful contenders of Miss Universe 2022 in their evening gowns, and read about the causes that they support and champion

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>The coronation is underway, and these aspiring queens are all set for the next level as they grace the <strong>Miss Universe 2022</strong> stage at the preliminary rounds of the <strong>71st Miss Universe</strong>. </p><div><br></div><p>With over 80 candidates from across the globe, the prestigious pageant's coronation night will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on<strong> January 14, 2023</strong> via live telecast. </p><div><br></div><p>The Philippines is represented by <strong>Celeste Cortesi</strong>, who was crowned <strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2022</strong> in April last year. <strong>ABS-CBN </strong>will air and stream the awaited pageant live on A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC on <strong>January 15</strong> (Sunday) at 9 AM (Philippine time).</p><div><br></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href='/people/celebrities/celeste-cortesi-miss-universe-ph-2022-journey/34640' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>A Recap of Celeste Cortesi’s Miss Universe PH Competition Highlights </a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Browse through the gallery below for the Miss Universe 2022 contenders' evening gown looks and the advocacies that they support:</strong></div><div><br></div><div class='article-content' itemprop='articleBody'><div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a52aaed2-ce30-4849-b39e-fe821b90e0e6_untitled (1440 × 720 px) (720 × 460 px) (500 × 600 px) (768 × 1024 px) (540 × 540 px) (720 × 460 px).png' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/077fe7f3-544f-4353-9bf1-2416ae1deb54_albania_11zon.png' alt='The 71st Miss Universe Candidates and Their Advocacies' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' 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src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b84bc194-6690-4e32-8340-5cca87e4779b_great britain_11zon.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/0aab63fb-d429-46d7-b94b-0bf7e8046654_greece_11zon.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/5ea4bdc9-58c9-4f43-96c2-47f746adb0a7_guatemala_11zon.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/ea605bfb-e5bb-479e-8afe-5d8d0481ade7_haiti_11zon.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/24a8bde9-fecd-4268-bc78-28436401d217_honduras_11zon.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/52d71052-8063-4943-b1a1-4bce8c18500a_iceland_11zon.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/26a15ada-dd75-4800-be49-78004211ff1c_india_11zon.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/a3a29515-012b-4eb3-a7df-267cbc23105f_indonesia_11zon.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/a5ac3014-8288-4707-9b48-416187b7e510_italy_11zon.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>Deta Kokomani, Albania - Mental and Emotional Health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Swelia Da Silva Antonio, Angola - Education, Women, Environment<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Barbara Cabrera, Argentina - Women's and Children's Rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Kristina Ayanian, Armenia - Gender Equity and Equality<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Kiara Arends, Aruba - Social Justice<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Monique Riley, Australia - Health and Self-Defense<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Evlin Khalifa, Bahrain - Awareness about children with cleft palates; Women's Rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Chayenne Van Aarle, Belgium - Passionate about motivating young people; Campaigning against body shaming<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Ashley Lightburn, Belize - Mathematics literacy among women and children<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Tashi Choden, Bhutan - LGBTQI Rights, Gender Equality, and Women’s Empowerment<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Maria Camila Sanabria Pereyra, Bolivia - Education, Autism Awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Maria (Mia) Mamede, Brazil - Diversity, Social Justice<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Lia Claxton, British Virgin Islands - Social Justice<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Kristina Plamenova, Bulgaria - Action on climate change; Campaign against air pollution<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Manita Hang, Cambodia - Self-Love<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Mouketey Lynette Monalisa, Cameroon - Children, Education, Youth Empowerment<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Amelia Tu, Canada - Awareness on global warming; Sustainability; Children<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Chloe Powery-Doxey, Cayman Islands - Emotional Health; Awareness on familial dysfunction<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Sofía Depassier, Chile - Anti-discrimination, anti-bullying, and anti-racism<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Sichen Jiang, China - Education; fight against COVID-19<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>María Fernanda Aristizabál, Colombia - Children's Mental Health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Maria Fernanda Rodriguez Ávila, Costa Rica - Empowering Women<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Arijana Podgajski, Croatia - Mental Health, Animal Welfare<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Gabriëla Dos Santos, Curacao - Fight against discrimination and bullying<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Sára Mikulenková, Czech Republic - Empowering Women<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Andreína Martínez, Dominican Republic - Women's Rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Nayelhi González, Ecuador - Aims to lift the morale and self-love of Afro descendent women<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Alejandra Guajardo Sada, El Salvador - Food safety, security, and sustainability<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Alba Isabel Obama Moliko, Equatorial Guinea - Passionate about law<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Petra Hämäläinen, Finland - Children's Rights<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Floriane Bascou, France - Cancer Awareness<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Soraya Kohlmann, Germany - Environment, Animal Welfare<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Engracia Mofuman, Ghana - Beauty in Diversity, Literacy, Education<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Noky Simbani, Great Britain - Diversity, Inclusion, Empowering Women<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Korina Emmanouilidou, Greece - Self-Love<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Ivana Batchelor, Guatemala - Mental Health, Suicide Prevention<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Mideline Phelizor, Haiti - Education<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Rebeca Rodriguez, Honduras - Mental Health<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, Iceland - Specializing in reconstructive surgeries for burn victims and/or children with cleft/lip palates<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Divita Rai, India - Children Empowerment, Freedom of Choice<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Laksmi De Neefe Suardana, Indonesia - Children's Literacy<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Virginia Stablum, Italy - Breast Cancer Awareness, Financial Independence<cite>Miss Universe Organization</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><p>Lead photos courtesy of the <strong>Miss Universe Organization</strong> and <strong>@missosology_org</strong></p><div><br></div>