MEXICO, India, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Peru entered the top 5 of the 69th edition of the Miss Universe pageant held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, United States on Sunday evening, May 16, 2021 (US time).

The candidates made it to the top 5 after they strutted in their evening gowns.

Andrea Meza (Mexico), Adline Castelino (India), Julia Gama (Brazil), Kimberly Jimenez (Dominican Republic) and Janick Maceta (Peru) will advance to the question and answer round.

THE Philippines' Rabiya Mateo ended her pageant journey in the top 21 competition, who also strutted the stage during the swimsuit competition.

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Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa will crown her successor at the end of the event. (JGS)