A few more weeks until the coronation night and many are excited to find out which countries will prevail on this year's Miss Universe. Two more delegates join the strong contenders' pool: Miss Israel and Miss France.
Yityish Titi Anyaw, who represents Israel, is the first Ethopian Jew to nab the title of Miss Israel. Anyaw is also the first African Miss Israel, and her exotic beauty is getting the judge's attention. Yityish is not only an extraordinary beauty, but she also holds a truly remarkable from slums-to-runway story.
Anyaw grew up in the slums, but it did not stop her to become a world-class model, who now represents Israel in this year's Miss Universe pageant. After her graduation, Anyaw became an army officer, an occupation most beauty pageant hopefuls won't even think of. Her unpredictability and bubbly personality makes Anyaw a top pick for the crown.
Anyaw had the chance to meet President Barack Obama, and thought the President was dashing. Yityish dined with Obama in an official state dinner last September.
"'He's an exciting man, a world-class hunk, charming and an extraordinary gentleman," gushed Anyaw in a report by The Daily Mail.
23-year-old Hinarani de Longeaux represents the romantic country of France, and her Tahitian features makes her seem she's cut straight out of a tropical paradise billboard. Longeaux started her modeling career at 17 years old, and the exotic beauty currently works for an organization that ensures homes for orphans. Not only does she have the looks many would die for, but she has the heart of an angel.
To see if Miss Israel and Miss France will place at the top spots, here is the official breakdown of activities for the Miss Universe 2013 preparations:
October 20-24: Contestant arrivals in Moscow
October 25: Welcome dinner
October 26-November 3: Various pre-pageant activities
November 3: National Costume show (UStream)
November 5: Preliminary Competition (UStream)
November 6-9: On The Scene with Teen recap show
November 9: Miss Universe 2013 Final Telecast (NBC, Telemundo and various TV networks of participant countries)
November 9: Russian Standard After-Party
November 10: Contestant departure
