86 delegates proudly showcasing their unique culture through their respective national and fantasy costumes at the 65th Annual Miss Universe pageant, also known as the Miss Universe 2016.  Missosology has chosen 12 of the most memorable costume presentation, during the event held after the preliminaries last Thursday night.  In reverse order, here they are:

12th – PORTUGAL

Flavia Brito, Miss Portugal 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Flavia Brito, Miss Portugal 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

11th – SPAIN

Nohelia Freirie, Miss Spain 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Nohelia Freirie, Miss Spain 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

10th – GEORGIA

Nuka Karalashvili, Miss Georgia 2016  debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Nuka Karalashvili, Miss Georgia 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

9th – CANADA

Siera Bearchell, Miss Canada 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Siera Bearchell, Miss Canada 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

8th – U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Carolyn Carter, Miss US Virgin Islands 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Carolyn Carter, Miss US Virgin Islands 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

7th – INDIA

Roshmitha Harimurthy, Miss India 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Roshmitha Harimurthy, Miss India 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

6th – PANAMA

Keity Drennan, Miss Panama 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Keity Drennan, Miss Panama 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

5th – FRANCE

Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016  debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

4th – VIETNAM

Le Hang, Miss Vietnam 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Le Hang, Miss Vietnam 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

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THIRD PLACE IS…

NICARAGUA

Marina Jacoby, Miss Nicaragua 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Marina Jacoby, Miss Nicaragua 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

SECOND PLACE IS…

VENEZUELA

Mariam Habach, Miss Venezuela 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Mariam Habach, Miss Venezuela 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

 

AND THE MOST SPECTACULAR NATIONAL COSTUME and OVERALL PRESENTATION

at the 65th Annual Miss Universe Pageant goes to…

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MYANMAR

Htet Htet Htun, Miss Myanmar 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Htet Htet Htun, Miss Myanmar 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Htet Htet Htun, Miss Myanmar 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017.  The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines.  Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization
Htet Htet Htun, Miss Myanmar 2016 debuts her National Costume on stage at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, January 25, 2017. The contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in the Philippines. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 7:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on Sunday, January 29, live from the Philippines to see who will become Miss Universe. HO/The Miss Universe Organization

She did not just bring and wear her national costume… It seems that Htet Htet Htun brought the whole of Myanmar in her memorable presentation that will surely go to the books of pageant history!  Great job to her organization!

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