Miss Universe 2018 | |
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Date | 17 December 2018 |
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Entertainment | Ne-Yo |
Venue | Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Ban Mai, Nonthaburi, Thailand |
Broadcaster | |
Entrants | 94 |
Placements | 20 |
Debuts |
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Withdrawals |
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Returns |
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Winner | Catriona Gray Philippines |
Congeniality | Ornella Gunesekere, Sri Lanka |
Best National Costume | On-anong Homsombath, Laos |
Miss Universe 2018 was the 67th Miss Universe pageant, held at the IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand on 17 December 2018.[a][1]
At the end of the event, Demi-Leigh Tebow of South Africa crowned Catriona Gray of the Philippines as Miss Universe 2018. It was the Philippines' fourth victory after their recent victory in 2015.[2][3]
Contestants from ninety-four countries and territories competed in this year's pageant, surpassing the previous record of ninety-two in 2017.[4] The pageant was hosted by Steve Harvey in his fourth consecutive year, with supermodel Ashley Graham.[4][5][6] Television personality Carson Kressley and runway coach Lu Sierra provided commentary and analysis throughout the event.[4][7] American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo performed in this year's pageant.[8]
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