1. Albania - In recent years, you never know when it comes to Albania. They have placed in 2002, 2009 and 2010 among the semifinalists but this year's delegate in not on my list.

2. Angola - The reigning Miss Universe is from Angola and Venezuela is the only country to win two years in a row (2008 and 2009) but the pressure is normally on the delegate representing the country of the reigning queen. This year's delegate doesn't quite have the right look to me so she is also not on my list.

3. Argentina - Argentina did have a surprise placement in 2006 but they're last time in the semifinals prior to that was way back in 1979. Norma Nolan won the crown for Argentina in 1962 but this year's delegate is not among my picks.

4. Aruba - Apparently, she was the only delegate who signed up for the title of Miss Aruba so she won by default. Aruba has placed only twice with strong showings each time because their stunning delegate in 1974 placed as 4th runner up and the gorgeous Taryn Mansell was 1st runner up in 1996. Aruba has sent some strong delegates in the past and their delegates for 2000, 2004, 2005, and 2011 were in my predictions lists for those years but Aruba was denied each of those times. I don't expect this year's delegate to place.

5. Australia - Renae Ayris is currently in my top 10 so I'm fully expecting her to place. This summery blonde sparkles and has a great body and speaks well. Australia currently has a 4 year streak in the semifinals and I expect Renae to make it and make it a 5 year streak. After Jennifer Hawkins won the Miss Universe crown for Australia in 2004, there has been a great resurgence in the interest in pageantry in Australia resulting in them consistently sending great delegates with the overall package. Another win may be in the cards for Australia in the near future so will Renae do it for the land down under?

6. Bahamas - This is one of my question marks. There's no denying that this girl has a really fit body but the Bahamas have never placed in the history of Miss Universe and I'm starting to wonder why. I think she has decent interview skills but maybe there isn't enough substance? Her face can look a bit masculine at times also so I will be watching her closely during preliminaries. She might just fall short of entering my list.

7. Belgium - This girl has a very unique look which means she has the potential to be a surprise semifinalist so keep an eye on her. I think her legs probably aren't long enough though. Belgium has surprised us before placing in 2009 and 2010. This nation also placed in the top 6 in 1981 and 1992.

8. Bolivia - I don't expect Bolivia to place this year. They only place when the pageant is in Los Angeles!! Of course, I'm kidding and the venue usually means nothing but it is true that the only times Bolivia has placed was in 1990 and 2006 (both years that Miss Universe was held in Los Angeles).

9. Botswana - I found her to be a bit soft-spoken at first but this year's delegate is not expected to place. I thought her dating story was interesting as she mentioned the guy who asked her out to dinner insisted she pay for her own meal. Botswana won with its first delegate ever when Mpule Kwelagobe captured the Miss Universe crown for Botswana back in 1999. Botswana hasn't placed since then though.

10. Brazil - Initially, I thought she was out but after seeing her in action and seeing some recent pictures of her, she has become a possibility. Last year's pageant was held in Brazil and this nation has experienced many successes in pageants past. Brazil captured the crown in 1963 and 1968 and their delegate last year finished 3rd so what's in store for Brazil this year?

11. British Virgin Islands - Nature's Little Secret has never placed and that is not expected to change this year.

12. Bulgaria - This nation also needs to prepare their delegates better as they have never placed and isn't expected to place this year either.

13. Canada - My country has had the most publicized national pageant this year as it is the first to have allowed a transgendered contestant, Jenna Talackova who finished in the top 12 at the Canadian pageant but did not advance to the top 5. Then, the winner of Canada's crown, Sahar Biniaz suffered a foot injury and withdrew from the pageant leaving the door open for 1st runner up, Adwoa Yamoah to compete for Canada at Miss Universe this year with only about four days notice. Sahar was received international training throughout the year but Adwoa didn't have much time to prepare so I don't expect her to place but kudos to her for stepping in maintaining Canada's annual participation in Miss Universe as Canada, France and Germany are the only countries to compete in every Miss Universe pageant since its inception in 1952.

14. Cayman Islands - This nation has never placed and while this year's delegate seems decent, it doesn't seem to be enough to get a semifinalist spot. When watching her close-up video, she seemed a bit nervous and had some delays in her responses which made me think she was trying to remember something she had rehearsed rather than speaking naturally.

15. Chile - Another question mark for me that has been in and out of my list multiple times so I'm unsure of this one. I think she does have a great look but it might be more of a model look than a Miss Universe look. Her teeth and nose seem a bit off but she does have really good energy in her close-up video and in pictures so this is another one I'll be watching closely in preliminaries to determine where to place her in my list.

16. China - Well, last year's Chinese delegate was my winner and she did finish as 4th runner up but this year's delegate is not on my list but perhaps there is something about her I'm not seeing. I thought there were many promising delegates in China's national pageant this year but the winner wasn't among my picks. Did she really say that she might want to get eaten by a tiger if the world was ending tomorrow??

17. Colombia - She likes to paHty. So right now, Colombia is in my list because I know Colombian delegates are normally well prepared and this year's delegate looks promising but Colombia has been taken out of the running before so I am a bit uncertain so I will keep an eye on her in preliminaries. Colombia won the Miss Universe crown in 1958 and was 1st runner up in 1992, 1993, 1994 and 2008.

18. Costa Rica - This year's delegate is a far cry from last year's outstanding delegate so I don't expect the land of peace and brotherhood to place this year.

19. Croatia - Well, the Croatian delegate has been photographed a lot so that may be an indication that she is one to watch but after watching her close-up video, she was too soft-spoken and just not exciting so I don't think she is prepared for this potential job of Miss Universe and is maybe just more of a model type so her close-up caused her to fall into alternates territory but I will be keeping an eye on her during preliminaries. Croatia has only placed once which was in 2009 as a surprise semifinalist.

20. Curacao - Overall, she is actually a decent candidate but isn't making enough of an impact for me to put her in my list. I get a bit of an artificial vibe from her but there is potential here. Curacao hasn't placed since 1997.

21. Cyprus - I hope she enjoys her stay in Vegas.

22. Czech Republic - Could the Czech Republic make a comeback? They placed for 4 years straight from 2007 to 2010 until missing the semifinals last year so this year's delegate has potential to return to the semifinals but I'm not absolutely certain about her so right now she's one of my question marks. I found her to be quite likeable in her close-up video so I'll be watching her closely during the preliminaries.

23. Denmark - This year's delegate does not have the body for this competition.

24. Dominican Republic - Dulcita Lieggi replaced the original winner of the Dominican Republic's crown, Carlina Duran, who was stripped of her title when it was discovered that she was once married. I don't think Dulcita's look is quite right so she will likely not be on my list and I don't think preliminaries will change that.

25. Ecuador - For those of you who read my first round prethoughts, you will know that Ecuador is my winner and she still remains my winner. I am so pleased with Carolina Aguirre and I would be ecstatic if she captured the first Miss Universe crown for the land where the hemispheres meet, Ecuador! Ecuador hosted the Miss Universe pageant in 2004 and have experienced great successes since then capturing the Miss Earth and Miss International crowns in 2011 so they are definitely doing something right in Ecuador. I find Carolina to have the most universal appeal of this year's delegates and she has a gorgeous face, reminiscent of Mexico's 2005 delegate, Laura Elizondo. Her body is amazing and she carries herself beautifully.

26. El Salvador - There are possibilities here but I'm not totally certain. She does seem to have good interview skills based on her close-up video so I'll be watching her closely during preliminaries. El Salvador was 1st runner up back in 1955 and they haven't placed since 1996.

27. Estonia - They have placed twice in 1997 and 2000 so to get noticed, Estonian delegates really need to have a spark which this year's delegate does not possess.

28. Ethiopia - This year's delegate is not expected to place. They did pull off one surprise placement in 2006.

29. Finland - Although this country has 2 Miss Universe winners (in 1952 and 1975), Finland hasn't placed since 1996. While, this year's Finnish delegate is not bad, she also doesn't seem to be particularly outstanding either so we'll see what happens.

30. France - She was actually 2nd runner up at her national pageant but Delphine Wespiser, the original Miss France winner returned to France to crown her successor so Marie Payet is competing at Miss Universe as a result. Marie does have a very nice style, gorgeous gown and nice carriage. At times, I question the body though so she may or may not be in my list but I'm leaning towards semifinalist but she is another one I will be watching closely during preliminaries.

31. Gabon - Like France, the original winner of the Gabon title, Marie-Noëlle Ada was replaced by Channa Divouvi, the 1st runner-up of Miss Gabon 2011 due to Marie being unable to attend both the pageant and Miss Gabon 2012. This is also the first time that Gabon is competing for Miss Universe but this year's delegate is not expected to place.

32. Georgia - She seems to be more of a model type but I think she could use some interview coaching as I wasn't too sure about her after watching her close-up video. I appreciate that Georgia is trying though but I'm thinking they could just fall short this year.

33. Germany - Alicia Endemann was appointed to represent Germany and she certainly does have a great look to her and her close-up video showed some promise but this is really one that I need to see in preliminaries because I think she might appear a bit short and may not have enough stage presence.

34. Ghana - She has an interesting look to her, particularly those cheekbones, but I'm not expecting her to place.

35. Great Britain - This year's delegate is not expected to place and I often wonder if Great Britain or the United Kingdom will ever return to the Miss Universe semifinals. England, Scotland and Wales have all placed as 1st runner up in the past but there has never been a win for the land of the Union Jack. England last placed in 1983, Scotland last placed in 1980 and Wales last placed in 1979.

36. Greece - I think I need to see more of her but as of now, she is not in my list.

37. Guam - This year's delegate seems pretty nonchalant and Guam normally is not one to watch so I don't expect her to place. The best Guam has ever done was 1st runner up placement in 1982.

38. Guatemala - When I was watching her online close-up video, she was giving me a bit of a Paula Abdul vibe with the hair and she does have a decent body but I'm not too sure that she will be able to pull it off but Guatemala has surprised us before. They last placed in the top 10 in 2010.

39. Guyana - She looks a bit like singer/actress Brandy Norwood and she is quite spirited but she is not expected to place.

40. Haiti - I don't see this year's delegate placing but it's good to see Haiti back at Miss Universe as they have been absent several times. Haiti made it all the way to 1st runner up back in 1975 which is their best placement to date.

41. Honduras - Height is usually an issue for delegates from this country but she does have a decent body. When watching her close-up video, I noticed her mouth looked a bit off-center but overall, I'm not getting the impression that she would place. Honduras last placed in 1955.

42. Hungary - This one is also a question mark to me. She has been in and out of my list because Hungary has surprised us before but this one is a possible placement and that is currently where I'm leaning. She actually looks quite good and her online close-up video was decent so she could do it but this is another one, I'll be watching closely during preliminaries.

43. India - So it looks like this former pageant powerhouse will go a 5th year in a row absent from the semifinals. Unfortunately, India's original winner, Urvashi Rautela was dethroned because she was a few weeks short of meeting the age requirement and had another conflicting pageant title so she surrendered her title to the runner up, Shilpa Singh who is now competing for Miss Universe. Urvashi was considered a favorite but Shilpa is not expected to place. I was actually surprised when watching her online close-up video as her responses were rather unfiltered and perhaps a little too real. Miss Universe is a diplomatic post and sometimes it's not always best to say what you're actually thinking.

44. Indonesia - She's not a contender but there are quite a few Indonesian pageant fans so there is a possibility that she could get the online vote. Indonesia placed once which was in 2005.

45. Ireland - I didn't think she was the best choice for Ireland but she is quite fit and has a distinct look but I'm not expecting her to place.

46. Israel - She's a maybe. As of right now, she's not in my list but this year's delegate looks like she might be able to pull it off. Israel last placed in 2005 and they have won the crown once in 1976.

47. Italy - This year's delegate is not strong enough for this year's competition. Italy has yet to capture the Miss Universe crown although they were 1st runner up twice in 1960 and 1987.

48. Jamaica - The island of Reggae did well last time in Vegas with their 2010 delegate, Yendi Philipps who was 1st runner up that year which is the closest that Jamaica has come to the crown but this year's delegate is not expected to place.

49. Japan - Japan has been in and out of my list several times because this is another one that I'm not totally sure about and I'll be watching her closely during preliminaries. During her online close-up video, she was laughing and her teeth looked a little off but I like her hair and she seems to have a decent body so she is one to keep an eye on. Japan last placed in 2008 and they have won the crown in 1959 and 2007.

50. Korea - She appears very thin so I'll be passing on Korea this year. Korea has never won the crown but the closest they came was with a 1st runner up placement in 1988 and they achieved a 3rd runner up placement in 2007.

51. Kosovo - This girl is among my picks right now but I would like to see more energy coming from her. Kosovo has been a country to watch since debuting in 2008 placing every year except 2010 since then and this year's delegate looks promising with a great body and pleasant overall look.

52. Lebanon - There's a hint of Lana Del Rey in that look. What's interesting about Lebanon is that she has a twin sister and her sister was 1st runner up at the national pageant. As of right now, Lebanon is not on my list because I don't think she's quite strong enough but you never know. Lebanon hasn't placed since 1973 and they did win the crown in 1971.

53. Lithuania - This country is making it's debut this year but I don't see them placing although, there have been cases for debut countries being shown some love in the past but I'm not so sure about that this year.

54. Malaysia - Well, Malaysia is trying and I appreciate that. There were some articles about this year's delegate where she was being criticized for looking too European to represent Malaysia. Her father is white but I think it's ridiculous as the world is becoming increasingly diversified and there are other delegates who also don't resemble the majority of the populations they are representing. This year's delegate has improved since her crowning and she does have a good energy about her but I don't see it happening for Malaysia this year.

55. Mauritius - This country has never placed and this year's delegate is not expected to change that.

56. Mexico - She is in my top 10 as of right now and there is no question she will have some very loud crowd support in the audience. I would like to see a bit more energy from her but I think she will turn it on during the preliminaries and finals. Las Vegas has proven a lucky destination for Mexico as both of their Miss Universe crowns in 1991 and 2010 were won in Las Vegas and in 1996, their delegate finished 5th so where will Mexico place this year??

57. Montenegro - Her face is a bit chubbier than I was expecting after viewing the online close-up video. She is not expected to place.

58. Namibia - The smile of Africa is also not expected to place again this year. Namibia has won the crown in 1992 and last placed in 2004.

59. Netherlands - She does have a great look but I'm concerned about her height and I'm not so sure about her stage presence either. This one will need to give it some more to get noticed so right now I'm thinking she may be an honorable mention.

60. New Zealand - For whatever reason, the Kiwis haven't placed since 1992 but this year's delegate looks promising but I'm still not totally sure about her so she will really have to have a strong performance in preliminaries if she wants to place. Talia Bennett also was originally a runner-up at her national pageant but since Avianca Böhm lost the crown after failing to gain New Zealand citizenship, Talia has been given the chance to compete. New Zealand won the crown once in 1983.

61. Nicaragua - Nicaraguan delegates in recent years also receive a lot of training but this year's delegate is not on my list.

62. Nigeria - Um... Oh my... I just... can't... Oooh.

63. Norway - She's not on my list as I find her too petite and just not as well-rounded as many of the other delegates but some other people seem to like her. Norway last won the crown in 1990 and that winner, Mona Grudt, is also the last European winner to reign for a full year, believe it or not. Russia won in 2002 but she gave up the crown a few months later.

64. Panama - Of course, I mentioned last year that since Panama bailed out on hosting Miss Universe 2013 that they would not place this year. Even if I didn't think that way, this year's delegate is not a contender so she is not on my list.

65. Paraguay - Other people seem to like her but her look reads a little too sexy for Miss Universe so right now I'm thinking she may be an honorable mention. Paraguay last placed in 2006 and 2004 placing as 3rd runner up both times.

66. Peru - Peru last placed in 2005 and they did win the crown in 1957. This year's delegate is not on my list however.

67. Philippines - Janine Tugonon has received training from the two previous titleholders from the Philippines, Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj who both placed in the top 5 during their respective years so what is in store for the Philippines this year? Right now, I have Janine in my top 10 as she does have good stage presence but there are some delegates that I deem stronger this year so placing in the top 5 might be a little harder this time around for the Philippines so let's see if Janine can do it.

68. Poland - Wow! Where did you come from, Poland? Oh yeah, that's right. You came from Poland!! After seeing her arrival pics and viewing her online close-up video, Marcelina Zawadzka has shot up to my 2nd runner up position at the moment. Poland normally does send good delegates that just seem to fall short each year but I'm seeing great potential with Marcelina. I'm very pleased, Poland!

69. Puerto Rico - This girl has a body and a walk to die for! You just can't miss this girl on stage as her presence is powerful so she is also in my top 5 at the moment. Her face is a little child-like but I fully expect this year's delegate to have a strong showing. Puerto Rico has won the Miss Universe crown 5 times (1970, 1985, 1993, 2001 and 2006) so could it be time again?

70. Romania - Romania has never placed and that is not expected to change this year.

71. Russia - I've seen better delegates from Russia and this year's delegate does not impress me at all so she is not on my list.

72. Serbia - This year's delegate is not among the stronger candidates so I don't expect her to place.

73. Singapore - Again, this year's delegate just isn't strong enough for this competition. Singapore last placed in 1987 which was also the year they hosted the Miss Universe pageant.

74. Slovak Republic - She has a long face but a hot body but this is another one, like Paraguay, whose look may be interpreted as too sexy. She might be an honorable mention though but I still need to see how she does in preliminaries.

75. South Africa - Some say she bears a slight resemblance to Britney Spears. Melinda's face distracts me somewhat because she has nose issues but a lot of other people really seem to like her. If South Africa could be eliminated entirely in 2007 and cut in the first round in 2005, then I don't know that it's such a sure thing for South Africa this year. I do have her in my top 10 at the moment as she does have a good body and speaks well but I'm not as sure about her as others seem to be.

76. Spain - This is a very charming, spirited delegate. I loved last year's delegate from Spain but she didn't place which disappointed me. I'm thinking that might turn around this year and Spain is presently on my list but I will be watching her closely during preliminaries to determine for sure.

77. Sri Lanka - Some people have been taking notice of her but she isn't on my list at the moment as I'm not too sure about her body. It reminds me a bit of Neha Dhupia, Miss India 2002 who had smaller bust and wide hips. Sri Lanka last placed in 1955 as 2nd runner up back when Sri Lanka was called Ceylon.

78. St. Lucia - She has a nice face but she is not on my list as it would take a lot for St. Lucia to get noticed and I just don't find her to be strong enough.

79. Sweden - There's possibilities here as she seems decent but I am not really seeing enough of her so preliminaries will determine whether or not she makes my list. Sweden has won the crown 3 times (1955, 1966 and 1984) and they last placed in 2009.

80. Switzerland - This is also one to keep an eye on as Switzerland has surprised us before so perhaps it is time again. This year's delegate is decent but she is flying under the radar and has potential to be a surprise semifinalist. Switzerland last placed in 2009 and has never won the crown.

81. Tanzania - She has a distinct look, reminiscent of Shari Belafonte but I don't see this delegate placing. Tanzania last placed in 2007.

82. Thailand - This is another one that could potentially win the Internet vote but I have noticed that she is posing well and seems to have received good training but I'm not so sure about the body as the bust is smaller but this is one to keep an eye on. Thailand has 2 Miss Universe crowns won in 1965 and 1988 and they last placed in 2007 so will Thailand make a comeback this year?

83. Trinidad & Tobago - She is in my top 10 as of right now as I find this year's delegate to be quite appealing and well spoken. Trinidad & Tobago has won the Miss Universe crown twice (1977 and 1998) and they last placed in 2006 so I think it is time for Trinidad to make a comeback.

84. Turkey - Turkey hasn't placed since 1990 and this year's delegate is not expected to change that.

85. Ukraine - Well, in recent years, Ukraine cannot go unnoticed unlike years prior to 2004 so therefore we must keep an eye on Ukraine's representative. This is another one that has been going in and out of my list so many times that I'll wait for preliminaries to determine where to put her.

86. Uruguay - This country usually has a difficult time getting noticed and I don't expect to see them place this year.

87. USA - The host delegate has a lot of pressure this time around! It has been 15 years since the USA won the Miss Universe crown so if Olivia doesn't win, we will officially enter the longest period in history that the USA has gone without a Miss Universe winner. As lovely as Olivia is, her height might be even more of an issue this time around. I don't see her advancing to the top 10 because of this so the competition is going to be an uphill battle for her but she is very poised so let's see how she does.

88. Venezuela - Irene Esser definitely has it all. The presence, the body, the looks, the wardrobe, the moves, etc. but will it be deemed too much perhaps? Right now, I have Irene as my 1st runner up and she is fully expected to bring Venezuela back to the top 5 after a 2 year absence from the top 5 which hasn't happened to Venezuela since 1990. This pageant powerhouse nation remains triumphant and is the only nation to win the crown two years in a row (2008 and 2009) and Venezuela's next win would give them 7 Miss Universe crowns in total which is what the USA has giving them the most Miss Universes.

89. Vietnam - She has nice dimples but her body isn't quite up to par so I'll be passing on Vietnam this year.