This Thursday we will find out who will succeed Denmark's Maria Victoria Kjær Theilvig as Miss Universe. The performance of several of the contestants in the days leading up to the pageant has been remarkable, immediately winning over not only the critics but also the public.

In the hours leading up to the pageant Ahead of the pageant to be held in Thailand, the organizing committee released a list of the contestants with the most public support. The strong support for several candidates is noteworthy, and they could very well become the big winners of the night if the public's predictions prove accurate.

Ma. Ahtisa Manalo (Miss Philippines)

According to the public vote, the beautiful representative of the Philippines is in first place in the 'Best National Costume' category, as well as second place in 'People's Choice', 'Most Photogenic', 'Best Skin', and 'Best Evening Gown'; and third place in 'Miss Congeniality' and 'Most Beautiful People', which undoubtedly places her among the top favorites in Thailand.

Yanina Gomez Ojeda (Miss Paraguay)

The representative from Paraguay, who is at the center of controversy due to her partner's role as a judge at Miss Universe, was placed first by the public in the 'People's Choice' category and third in 'Best National Costume' and 'Best Evening Gown'.

Mahyla Roth (Miss Costa Rica)

The representative from Costa Rica, for her part, dominated the 'Miss Photogenic' category. In the rest, she was not included by the audience within the Top 8.

Ceren Arslan (Miss Turkey)

The representative of Turkey is another of the beauties who is very consistent in the public's opinion. She was placed first in 'Miss Congeniality'; fourth in 'Best Skin' and in 'Best Evening Gown'; seventh in 'Most Beautiful People' and in 'People's Choice'; as well as eighth in 'Best National Costume'.

Sanly Liu (Miss Indonesia)

The representative from Indonesia captivated the public in the days leading up to Miss Universe, which led her to first place in the 'Best Skin' category.

Nadeen Ayoub (Miss Palestine)

The representative from Palestine won the hearts of the audience from the start, as demonstrated by her first-place finish in 'Most Beautiful People,' the only category in which she made it into the top 8.

Tangia Zaman Methila (Miss Bangladesh)

The representative from Bangladesh achieved very high rankings in various categories, including first place in 'Best Evening Gown.' She also placed second in 'Best National Costume' and 'Miss Congeniality,' and third in 'Best Skin,' 'Most Photogenic,' and 'People's Choice.' while in 'Most Beautiful People' she placed fourth.

Naisae Yona (Miss Tanzania)

The representative from Tanzania made a very good connection with the public, which earned her second place in 'Most Beautiful People', being the only non-winner with a place in the Top 3 in the categories voted by the public.

Who completes the Top 8 in the public's preferences?

People's Choice 1. Yanina Gomez (Paraguay) 2. Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines) 3. Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh) 4. Inna Moll (Chile) 5. Dorcas Dienda (Congo) 6. Fatima Bosch (Mexico) 7. Ceren Arslan (Turkey) 8. Nguyen Huong Giang (Vietnam)

Most Photogenic

1.- Mahyla Roth (Costa Rica)2.- Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines)3.- Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh)4.- Fatima Bosch (Mexico)5.- Prissy Gomes (Cape Verde)6.- Ceren Arslan (Turkey)7.- Lyshanda Brendon Moyas (Zimbabwe)8.- Inna Moll (Chile)

Miss Congeniality

1.- Ceren Arslan (Turkey)2.- Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh)3.- Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines)4.- Fatima Bosch (Mexico)5.- Karen Jansen (Belgium)6.- Chloe Lim (Malaysia)7.- Dana Almassova (Kazakhstan)8.- Carmen Ismelda (Guinea Equatorial)

Best Skin

1.- Sanly Liu (Indonesia)2.- Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines)3.- Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh)4.- Ceren Arslan (Turkey)5.- Stephany Abasali (Venezuela)6.- Fatima Bosch (Mexico)7.- Lihasha Lindsay White (Sri Lanka)8.- Melissa Queenie Sapini (Haiti)

Most Beautiful People

1.- Nadeen Ayoub (Palestine)2.- Naisae Yona (Tanzania)3.- Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines)4.- Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh)5.- Nguyen Huong Giang (Vietnam)6.- Dorcas Dienda (Congo)7.- Ceren Arslan (Turkiye)8.- Fatima Bosch (Mexico)

Best National Costume

1.- Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines)2.- Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh)3.- Yanina Gomez (Paraguay)4.- Neary Socheata Thai (Cambodia)5.- Ndeye Ngone Diagne (Senegal)6.- Olivia Yace (Ivory Coast)7.- Fatima Bosch (Mexico)8.- Ceren Arslan (Turkey)

Best Evening Gown

1.- Tangia Zaman Methila (Bangladesh)2.- Ma. Athisa Manalo (Philippines)3.- Yanina Gomez (Paraguay)4.- Ceren Arslan (Turkey)5.- Melissa Queenie Sapini (Haiti)6.- Fatima Bosch (Mexico)7.- Inna Moll (Chile)8.- Olivia Yace (Ivory Coast)