Miss Universe 2014 - Initial Top 15 Pics

Well the race to Miss Universe 2014 is on, with most of the countries sending up their contestants shortly, lets take a look at some of the pre-contest stand outs! There's not much that can be said and this list is based only on their submitted photos and will be revised as the contest peaks.

AUSTRALIA - TEGAN MARTIN

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AGE: 22 HOMETOWN: Newcastle

HEIGHT: 5’ 10” LANGUAGE: English

This girl is model material, highly editorial the camera loves her face and so do I. She literally pops out of all of the group photography at a first glance.

AUSTRIA - JULIA FURDEA

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AGE: 20 HOMETOWN: Linz

HEIGHT: 5’ 7” LANGUAGE: Deutsch, Rumänisch, English, French

Not a usual country we see taking the top spots, however this girl has some potential. She looks like some sort of Disney Princess.

COLOMBIA - PAULINA VEGA

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AGE: 21 HOMETOWN: Barranquilla

HEIGHT: 5’ 9” LANGUAGE: Spanish, English

She's the girl next door of the group, but her photos range from cute to edgy and we hear she's a top walker.

COSTA RICA - KARINA RAMOS

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AGE: 21 HOMETOWN: San Jose

HEIGHT: 5’ 8” LANGUAGE: Spanish, English

She's an edgy girl that knows how to use her face in photography. Smiling or Smizing she can steal a top spot very easily with her versatility.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - KIMBERLY CASTILLO

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AGE: 26

HEIGHT: 5’ 10” LANGUAGE: Spanish, Italian

Where do we start with this girl, she's got a beautiful body on her and you get lost in those beautiful brown eyes! Look out for this one she's a top liner for sure!

GEORGIA - ANA ZUBASHVILI

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AGE: 21 HOMETOWN: Tbilisi

HEIGHT: 5’ 9” LANGUAGE: Georgian, English, Russian

This ginger is casting her spell on the pageant for sure, she has an eldritch beauty that is captivating and alluring.

GERMANY - JOSEFIN DONAT

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AGE: 20 HOMETOWN: Leipzig

HEIGHT: 5’ 6” LANGUAGE: German, English

She looks like she's straight off the set from a Tolkien Epic, where she can easily be Galadriel's sister. A bit short but she makes up for it with her effortless beauty.

INDIA - NOYONITA LODH

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AGE: 21 HOMETOWN: Bengaluru

HEIGHT: 5’ 6” LANGUAGE: Hindi, English

Could this be India's return to the crown? Very well could be, I've not been in love with a Miss India for quite some time, but this girl right here is either going to rule the contest or take over Bollywood.

IRELAND - LISA MADDEN

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AGE: 22 HOMETOWN: Cork

HEIGHT: 5’ 9” LANGUAGE: Irish, English, French

It's like Audrey Hepburn reborn with some stunning baby blues! Ireland is a woman to watch in this competition.

JAMAICA - KACI FENNELL

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AGE: 22 HOMETOWN: Kingston

HEIGHT: 5’ 9” LANGUAGE: English

This vixen is on fire! And if she keeps up the momentum she's built online - she may take the crown easily! Look out for this Jamaican Bombshell cause she's ready to stomp on everyone.

MEXICO - JOSSELYN GARCIGLIA

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AGE: 24 HOMETOWN: La Paz, Baja California Sur

HEIGHT: 5’ 8” LANGUAGE: Spanish, English

A cutie, she has an innocence about her that is quite captivating. I want to see something edgy from her to see if she has the whole package but she's a strong contestant.

PUERTO RICO - GABRIELA BERRIOS

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AGE: 24 HOMETOWN: Toa Alta

HEIGHT: 5’ 9” LANGUAGE: Spanish, English

Lets talk about her face - it is everything, beautiful eyes and a great jaw line and serving up Catwoman Realness, this girl also has body for days!

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - JEVON KING

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AGE: 25 HOMETOWN: Diego Martin

HEIGHT: 5’ 10” LANGUAGE: English

It's like Iman and Niaomi Campbell had a a love child. Her skin is flawless, face is striking and she has body and legs for days! A little reserved but a stand out beauty in this contest - look out, she may snatch this crown right under everyones noses.

USA - NIA SANCHEZ

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AGE: 24 HOMETOWN: Las Vegas

HEIGHT: 5’ 8” LANGUAGE: English

Such a versatile lady, she balances a soft famine lady with an edge that only a Martial Artist can have! She also has the hometown advantage being the host girl! Let's see if she can deliver during the contest.

VENEZUELA - MIGBELIS LYNETTE CASTELLANOS

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AGE: 19 HOMETOWN: Cabimas

HEIGHT: 5’ 7” LANGUAGE: Spanish, English

Can Venezuela pull another Back to Back win? They sure can with this youngster. Giving us that Telenovella essence that sends Latin America in a tizzy, we think she will make it to the top!