GROUP 1 – Canada, Denmark, Haiti, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, US Virgin Islands
CANADA – Rachel Murgel. Since Siera Bearchell’s 2015 First Runner-Up finish, Canadians have generally settled with ranking within the 25th to 35th range. This children’s literacy ambassador is once again of worthy caliber, but that recent track record makes her prospects hazy.
DENMARK – Victoria Larsen. This communications major is of noteworthy background, as she’s the daughter of Indian entrepreneur Nicole Rodrigues. That partially explains both her Miss Influencer Opportunity and Supra-Fan Vote placements. Plus, she’s competing strongly overall.
HAITI- Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien. This New Jersey-based fashion editor proved to be quite the chatterbox and is now one step away from Supra Chat supremacy. It wouldn’t be surprising to see her earn a placement on those grounds.
INDIA – Sonal Kukreja. This year, it will be a decade since Asha Bhat secured her country’s first of two Supranational crowns. This businesswoman does have the edge to sustain that laudable streak, or, perhaps, even elbow her way to the Final Five.
NEW ZEALAND – Meghan Kenney. The Land of the Long White Cloud finally returns after its 2019 placement. This well-traveled blonde makes for a decent return candidate, but a drought ender is far from assured.
PAKISTAN – Misbah Arshad. Technically, this German-based Psychology major was her country’s Miss International debut contestant, if you don’t count the one who withdrew in 2002. While unsuccessful in her last stint, she performed well enough in Supra Chat to, perhaps, put her in better contention this time.
US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Bria James. After missing three editions, the American territory returns but with not much fanfare. This educator performed well in Supra Chat, but this pageant still tends to judge traditionally.
GROUP 2 – Germany, Iceland, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, United Kingdom
GERMANY – Luisa Victoria Malz. Neither an eventual Miss International winner nor a showstopper could earn this country a break over the past two years. So, while this Miss Grand International alumna has placement-worthy qualities, the climb remains steep.
ICELAND – Helena O’Connor. Yes, her surname makes one assume they misspelled “Ireland” in registrations, but she is, in fact, Icelandic. It’s uncertain if she can “break the ice” for her country after five years, though she does have merits.
MALTA – Shania Degiorgio. It bears repeating: Maltese delegates have really upped the ante over the past decade, and it would be nice to see them catch a big break somewhere, somehow. This university student’s an underrated contender.
POLAND – Angelika Jurkowianiec. We’ve seen Taylor Swift clones in global tilts before, like Marta Stepien (Miss Universe Canada 2018) and Sheridan Mortlock (Miss Earth Australia 2022). Now meet their Polish “sister”. As with her recent predecessors, she’s bound to vindicate her Miss Universe shutout on home turf. Her Supra-Model placement adds to that certainty.
ROMANIA – Andreea Ioana Stan. This country’s placement streak sadly ended last year, and, with not much buzz, this legal adviser might struggle to restore momentum.
SLOVAKIA – Petra Sivakova. This erstwhile host nation may have fallen from the radar recently, but they might just be due a resurgence. This professional model earned the Supra-Model of Europe citation and could very well end the drought.
UNITED KINGDOM – Joanna Johnson. This skin cancer warrior was a close shot in the now-defunct Supra Star Search, a special contest for aspirants with no organizational backing. It’s a thrill to see her finally earn her due, with her Supra Chat placement giving her an early boost. She also won the Miss Supranational Woman of Substance Award, which is the very accolade belatedly handed to Pauline Amelinckx late last year.
GROUP 3 – Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Portugal, Venezuela
BOLIVIA – Estefania Ibarra. As far as recent track records go, this country’s best showings tend to be here. This businesswoman is now potentially one step away from adding to that tally, as she was declared Supra-Model of the Americas.
BRAZIL – Isadora Murta. Last year, this country broke barriers by sending the legendary Sancler Frantz, who finished 2nd Runner-Up at age 33. This CEO still falls within the erstwhile age limit but also stands a hefty chance. Apart from prevailing in her Supra Chat group, she was also one of the preliminary gown showstoppers.
COSTA RICA – Maria Jose Segura. This criminal investigator has a pretty face but isn’t considered one to watch. Then again, that was also the general pre-pageant sentiment towards 2017’s eventual Top 10 placer, Nicole Menayo.
ECUADOR – Doménica Alessi. This businesswoman doesn’t necessarily lead the pack, but she can conceivably still benefit from her reigning predecessor’s fortunes. She shouldn’t be counted out just yet.
HONDURAS – Stephie Morel. This Latin country rarely shines in pageantry, though they did fare well in the early years of this pageant, with a 4th Runner-Up finish to boot. This legal sciences student isn’t foreseen to revive that heyday, though she does show promise.
PORTUGAL – Cristina Carvalho. Just like Costa Rica, this country’s best showing in this pageant was a 2017 shocker. The only difference is this one seems more overshadowed.
VENEZUELA – Rossana Fiorini. Well, this powerhouse nation can at least relish winning Mister Supranational before, because the struggle is still poised to continue here. On the bright side, this former TV presenter may still be in contention, as she placed in the Miss Influencer Opportunity special challenge and channeled Alicia Machado in preliminary evening gown.
GROUP 4 – Albania, Belgium, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines
ALBANIA – Ema Hila. We can take comfort knowing this model is still in Poland, unlike her predecessor, who bowed out days after arrival. One thing still holds true, though. Other Europeans are enjoying the limelight.
BELGIUM – Elizabeth Victoria Raska. This economist has interesting credentials as she’s also a figure skater and a sought-after model. While her catwalk skills do come in handy, advancing overall might be a stretch.
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Jaci Patrick. This mental health advocate benefitted from her experience in Miss World 2019 for sure, though she’s likely to replicate her previous showing.
CURAÇAO – Chanelle de Lau. Among the veterans of the lot, this budding actress boasts the best resume, with a memorable turn in Miss Universe 2016 and a 1st Runner-Up finish in Miss International 2017. It’s uncertain if she can exceed the latter, though there’s no doubt she can sustain last year’s breakthrough placement, as she’s now in the running for the Supra Chat finals.
MYANMAR – Myo Sandar Win. Since this country reopened is doors to pageantry, it’s this pageant which gave the warmest reception, with five placements from 2013-2019. Restoring those fortunes should be cinch for the influencer known mononymously as Dee. Her wildcard addition to the Supra-Model shortlist means she’s hard to ignore.
NETHERLANDS – Bo Grooten. If last year’s dark horse could manage a Top 12 placement, then this redhead should easily earn props. Thing is, there are far too many compelling entrants this year. So, it’s too close to call.
PHILIPPINES – Alethea Ambrosio. This Bulaceña made a refreshingly bold statement in her national pageantby answering all her interviews in pure Tagalog. It’s a relief to see finally her gaining traction, after a rather slow start. Despite falling short in Supra-Chat and in the Supra-Fan Vote’s initial tally, she placed in the Supra-Model competition and is currently up for Miss Influencer Opportunity. Hope’s not lost, even if she won’t likely be the last Southeast Asian standing.
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