88 contestants from around the world are preparing to compete for the title of Miss Universe 2014. The beauty pageant final is scheduled to take place on January 25, 2015 in Miami, Florida.
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88 contestants from all over the world are preparing to compete for the title of Miss Universe 2014.
Above: Miss Universe contestants pose for photos before a Zumba class. Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Above: Miss Universe contestants pose for photos before a Zumba class. Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
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The beauty pageant final is scheduled to take place on January 25, 2015 in Doral-Miami, Florida.
Above: Miss Russia Yulia Alipova arrives at Solare Garden in preparation for the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant. January 10, 2015.
Above: Miss Russia Yulia Alipova arrives at Solare Garden in preparation for the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant. January 10, 2015.
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Miss Egypt, Lara Debbane, dances with other contestants after decorating a wall in Miami's Wynwood area. January 11, 2015.
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The event will be aired live from the FIU Arena.
Above: Miss USA, Nia Sanchez, takes a "selfie" after decorating a wall in Miami's Wynwood area. January 11, 2015.
Above: Miss USA, Nia Sanchez, takes a "selfie" after decorating a wall in Miami's Wynwood area. January 11, 2015.
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Miss Universe contestant Desire Cordero, of Spain, poses for a photo after a news conference for contestants from Latin America and Spain. January 12, 2015.
Miss Peru 2014 Jimena Vecco prepares a dish for a cook-off at the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Pageant in Miami, Florida. January 13, 2015.
According to the official press release, the pageant final will be hosted by NBC news anchor Natalie Morales and MSNBC host Thomas Roberts.
Above: Miss Guam 2014 Brittany Bell poses for photographs at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant in Miami, Florida. January 8, 2015.
Above: Miss Guam 2014 Brittany Bell poses for photographs at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant in Miami, Florida. January 8, 2015.
Miss New Zealand 2014 Rachel Millns (L) and Miss France 2014 Camille Cerf (R) pose in swimwear at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant in Miami, Florida. January 8, 2015.
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The contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.
Above: Miss Universe contestant Yulia Alipova of Russia takes a break after taking part in a Zumba class for the contestants. January 13, 2015.
Above: Miss Universe contestant Yulia Alipova of Russia takes a break after taking part in a Zumba class for the contestants. January 13, 2015.
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Miss Universe contestants Paulina Vega of Colombia (F) and Patricija Belousova of Lithuania (C) working out in a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
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The winner will be crowned by Gabriela Isler, Miss Universe 2013.
Above: Miss Universe contestant Diana Harkusha, of Ukraine, taking part in a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
Above: Miss Universe contestant Diana Harkusha, of Ukraine, taking part in a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
From left to right: Miss Bahamas 2014 Tomii Culmer, Miss Costa Rica 2014 Karina Ramos, and Miss Canada 2014 Chanel Beckenlehner painting the walls at Britto Central in Miami. January 11, 2015.
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Miss Universe, along with Miss Earth and Miss World, is one of the three largest and most prestigious beauty pageants in the world.
Above: Miss Universe contestants Paulina Vega of Colombia (L) and Camille Cerf of France (R) share a laugh as they wrap towels around their heads after a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
Above: Miss Universe contestants Paulina Vega of Colombia (L) and Camille Cerf of France (R) share a laugh as they wrap towels around their heads after a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
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The Miss Universe Organization which stages the annual pageant has been owned by Donald Trump since 1996.
Above: Miss Universe contestant Valentina Bonariva of Italy after a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
Above: Miss Universe contestant Valentina Bonariva of Italy after a Zumba class. January 13, 2015.
Miss Britain 2014 Grace Levy poses during dance lessons with the Miami Heat Dancers during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Pageant in Miami. January 13, 2015.
