Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant will be held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009. Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela, will crown her successor at the end of this event. 83 countries and territories will compete for the title and the pageant will broadcast live on NBC and Telemundo.
The presentation show, rehearsals, dress rehearsal and the grand final will take place at Imperial Ballroom, in the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort.
This marks the first time the Miss Universe preliminary competition was streamed online to a worldwide audience.
At the Preliminary Competition, all contestants competed in the Swimsuit and Evening Gown categories as part of the selection of the top 15 finalists who will be revealed during the beginning of the two-hour live telecast of the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant live on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, August 23rd at 9 pm EDT.
The Preliminary Competition was hosted by Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza and Local Bahamas radio personality Ed Fields. London based singer Anthoney Wright performed his hit song "Wud if I Cud" during the competition.
Judges
Preliminary Judges
* Mark Wylie - Best Buddies Talent Executive.
* Adriana Ching - Licensed attorney and a former real estate developer avid philanthropist.
* Todd Winston - Veteran of the hospitality industry and Vice President of Sales at Creative Promotional.
* Rosalina Lydster - Fashion designer for celebrities.
* Tiza Tjokroadisumarto - Director of Retail Operations for Michael Kors.
* Corinne Nicolas - President of Trump Model Management.
* David Friedman - Last Call with Carson Daly Executive Producer.
* Steven Schillaci - Talent Producer for many hit shows including.
* Mario Mosley - Hollywood Choreographer of Oxygen’s Dance Your Ass Off.
* Sarah Markantonis - Ambassador of Kerzner International Bahamas.
Telecast Judges
* Keisha Whitaker - Fashion Maven and Founder of the Kissable Couture Lip Gloss line.
* Tamara Tunie - Actress, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit".
* George Maloof Jr. - Professional Sports Mogul and Hotelier.
* Farouk - Founder and Chairman of CHI Hair Care.
* Richard LeFrak - Chairman, President and CEO LeFrak Organization.
* Heather Kerzner - Philanthropist and Ambassador for Kerzner International and Resorts.
* Matthew Rolston - Leading Photographer and Director.
* Dean Cain - Actor and Producer.
* Colin Cowie - Author, Television Personality and Designer to the Stars.
* Valeria Mazza - International Supermodel.
* Andre Leon Talley - Award-winning Writer and Editor.
* Gerry DeVeaux - Award-winning Producer, Songwriter and Style Guru.
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