The jury has short-listed 50 out of 100 candidates, which came as a surprise to many.

Miss Universe, Stefania Fernandes, who was placed 52^nd and Miss Tourism Queen International Ekaterina Grushanina, 66^th, are not present in the final selection.

Among the chosen beauties, there are 20 Americans, 16 Europeans, 9 Asians, 3 Africans and 2 Oceanians.