Well, we are here. Prelims are done and activities throughout the city have been mostly rehearsals with a few restaurant stops and a stop at Nathan Phillips Square. Photos of each delegate in Gown and Swimsuit can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/maloneyaguirre/Here are my final predictions:
Miss Universe Canada 2022 – Madison Kvaltin
First Runner Up – Sophie Church
Second Runner Up – Nabille Lopez
Third Runner Up – Gloren Guelos
Fourth Runner Up – Hanna Begovic
Top 10
Dominique Doucette
Mattea Henderson
Korrena Thompson
Shakira Ibrahim
Maria Becerra
Top 20
Amelia Tu
Lisa Loebenberg
Oceanne Gemme-Rose
Yuliya Shcherban
Michaela Varughese
Jillian Lynch
Tishina Thompson
Linda Zhao
Kaila Enriquez
Maneet Khera
Madison absolutely LIT IT UP during prelims. Her gown was fabulous, posture, carriage, and she just has a striking look that makes you stand up and take notice. She is my pick for the moment. Not far behind is Sophie Church. I wasn't fussy on her gown, but I'm hoping she changes it up a bit, because she could easily take it all too, she's also a resident doctor in training which MUO will like as well. Nabille Lopez was my initial pick, and she could still win too, that said, I feel like in what I've seen is a bit up and down, so that's part of what kept me from keeping her in front. Gloren Guelos, tons of experience, but I'm not totally sure that she has what it takes to get there at Miss Universe, but with her experience, she can't be counted out. Hanna Begovic is another one who while is striking, disappointed me with her gown and seemed a bit lacking for presence in prelims. My wildcard in my top 10 is still Korrena Thompson, Her gown was amazing and she rocked in swimsuit, so she could get into top 5 with a blazing performance. Shakira Ibrahim was a surprise to me as well, just a solid overall performance.
I feel like anyone of Madison, Nabille or Sophie will likely take it, it's just going to come down who wants it the most and puts out the most overall consistent performance. I will find out hopefully if there is a live stream, but we will see what happens when finals go down tomorrow night!