The competition is now becoming tighter and harder for the 88 candidates of the Miss Universe candidates vying for the crown and pride of their country. Florida International University Arena in Doral, Florida in USA. Mary Jean Lastimosa or also known as MJ is one of the candidates competing for the crown. And the pressure is now on her shoulder especially that previous candidates from the Philippines ranked as runner ups consistently in the competition from Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup, Janine Tongonon and Ariella Arida.
Getting strength from her supporters, MJ walks in the stage of the FIU Arena with a beautiful smile and confidence. Here are the photos highlighting MJ in various categories during the Miss Universe Preliminary round.
MJ wows the crowd in FIU Arena with her radiance and confidence. Everyone is hoping for her to bring home the crown on January 25 (Jan. 26 Manila time).
Judges for this year’s Miss Universe include eight-division boxing champion and Filipino congressman Manny Pacquaio, TV host and shoe designer Kristin Cavallari, Spanish TV and Film Actor William Levy, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ actress Lisa Vanderpump, and fashion journalist and MTV host Louise Roe.