Miss Universe Contestants in Bathing Suits Stun in Israel

It’s time for the 2021 Miss Universe pageant! That means incredible evening gowns, pageant answers, and impressive swimsuits, this year in Eilat, Israel. The swimsuit competition is one of the most important part of every pageant, including Miss Universe. These ladies looked incredible in their swimsuits during a dress rehearsal, and must have received high marks at the competition. Read on to see 10 different looks—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Miss Australia, Daria Varlamova

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Miss Australia, Daria Varlamova, went bold with her bathing suit. She chose a bright pink swimsuit, with a leopard print cover-up, which looked incredible with her blonde hair and pale skin. Varlamova is currently a MBA student, and is studying psychotherapy.

2. Miss USA, Elle Smith

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Miss USA, Elle Smith, originally from Kentucky, went with a black bathing suit with large buttons and accents. Smith received her degree in political science from the Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy, and is currently a journalist.

3. Miss Sweden, Moa Sandburg

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Miss Sweden, Moa Sandburg, went for a unique swimsuit for the competition. Sandburg wore a one-piece, black, sleeveless swimsuit, to complement her dark hair and pale skin. She is currently learning sign language, and is working towards owning her own hostel in Asia.

4. Miss Spain, Sarah Loinaz

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Miss Spain, Sarah Loinaz, went with a dark pink bathing suit with a large buckle on the bottom. The color looked incredible with her skin tone and black hair. Loinaz is passionate about marine life, and educates people about ocean pollution in Spain.

5. Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane

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Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, wore a white bathing suit with gold buttons, and had her hair up in a high ponytail. Mswane is an accomplished dancer, having trained in ballet and flamenco. She is also working towards helping South Africa’s unemployment rates.

6. Miss Canada, Tamara Jemuovic

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Miss Canada, Tamara Jemuovic, went with a black one-piece swimsuit with a buckle on the chest, kept her blonde hair wavy, and even did a twirl on stage. In addition to her pageant career, Jemuovic is a licensed real estate broker, and even founded her own cruelty-free cosmetics line.

7. Miss Russia, Ralina Arabova

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Miss Russia, Ralina Arabova, also went with a one-piece swimsuit. Arabova’s swimsuit was dark pink with a large buckle, and she kept her dark hair straight. Arabova currently attended two different universities, studies advertising, law, and public relations, and is on her school’s standup comedy team.

8. Miss Cameroon, Akoma Minkata

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Miss Cameroon, Akoma Minkata, went with a white bathing suit with gold buttons. She wore her hair in a low ponytail, and added hoop earrings to her look. Minkata is passionate about several causes, and works with both Smile Train, and the Roger Milla Foundation.

9. Miss Turkey, Cemrenaz Turhan

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Miss Turkey, Cemrenaz Turhan, wore a dark pink bathing suit with silver accents, and had her bellybutton ring showing.

10. Miss Bolivia, Nahemi Uequin

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Miss Bolivia, Nehemi Uequin, wore a white bathing suit with a large buckle, and showed off her impressive abs. In addition, Antelo works to raise awareness about the femicide in Bolivia, and experienced a lot of cyber bullying while competing in her national pageant.

Indian model Manushi Chhillar is having the time of her life on vacation in the beautiful Maldives. Chhillar, 26, shared pictures of herself wearing a lime-green swimsuit while paddleboarding on the ocean (or at least, enjoying the ocean while someone else did the work). “Passenger Princess,” she jokingly captioned the Instagram post. Chhillar’s work and career have gone from strength to strength since winning Miss World in 2017—here’s how she does it.

1. Miss World 2017

Chhillar won Miss World in 2017, and the event that changed her life. “It opened my eyes to the fact that we are all our own kind of beautiful,” she says. “We are embracing a notion of inclusivity and moving forward with how beauty doesn't have to fit into a box or conform to society's standards… My definition of beauty is taking care of yourself and being confident in who you are. My perception of beauty has always been that people who are unapologetically themselves are beautiful.”

2. Fitness and Beauty

Chhillar knows how important fitness is for both looks and health. “Fitness and beauty obviously go hand in hand,” she says. “Fitness is self-care and people who take of themselves and invest in their health whether it’s a lifestyle, physical fitness, nutrition or mental health are truly on the path to holistic beauty. I think any form of exercise; especially yoga is great for your skin and hair. It helps increase blood flow, regulates circulation and releases good hormones. Being healthy on the inside will ensure you’re beautiful on the outside too!”

3. Beauty Pageant Experience

Chhillar has no regrets about her beauty pageant experience. “There has always been a debate about whether beauty pageants should exist,” she says. “At the end of the day, we should not take them as seriously. I was just a student and today, I am getting to chase opportunities I didn’t even think were a possibility. For me, it has been an opportunity, a platform. The whole experience of working, competing, the kind of women you meet and the kind of exposure that you get, it changes you. You grow, you learn so much.”

4. Supportive Family

Chhillar comes from a daily of doctors who were very supportive of her dreams. “I think they have encouraged me the most,” she says. “I remember telling my mom I have to audition to apply for the pageant and she was like, ‘Oh my god, we need to find you a dress, find you a nice pair of heels to do this’. They’ve been my biggest cheerleaders. And the fact that I’ve been able to do all this is actually because they’ve been there. Even when I decided to let go of college and pursue a career in acting, they were supportive and gave me reassurance.”

5. Skincare Secret

Chhillar believes in a holistic approach to health and beauty. “I don’t think this is a secret, but my number one mantra is having a good lifestyle and that includes a balanced routine of healthy food and exercise coupled with de-stressing activities to ensure I’m taking care of my mental and emotional health – all this culminates into giving me good skin,” she says. “Good skincare is important because that becomes the base on which you apply makeup. If your skin is inherently good – makeup always looks better.”

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel is singing the praises of Honduras after enjoying a cruise vacation in the beautiful country. Gabriel, 29, shared pictures of her trip on Instagram, highlighting the beauty of Roatán’s stunning sea and skies. The model posted snaps of herself looking gorgeous in a blue one-piece cut-out swimsuit, lounging on a deck and enjoying delicious food and drinks with friends. “Almost missed our call time to get back on the ship because I did not want to leave this beautiful place 🇭🇳,” she captioned the post. Gabriel made history as the first Filipino-American to win the title—here’s how she did it.

1. Same Meals Every Day

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Gabriel works out with a trainer and lifts heavy weights, and eats the same thing every day. "Every day I have oatmeal and two eggs in the morning," she says. "And then lunchtime is shrimp and green beans. And then there’s a snack in between. There are rice cakes – I always have rice cakes in my purse or my car… And then dinner is salmon and veggies. I stay consistent with that almost every day… Even when I was traveling somewhere, I would meal plan and bring [my food] on the plane in a big cooler."

2. Role Model

Gabriel takes great pride in being a role model for younger Filipino-Americans. “I’m actually the first Filipina American Miss USA and since I won, there are little girls that message me, they say they see themselves in me,” she says. “I need girls to believe in themselves, and diversity just makes every[body] feel seen ‘cause we all wanna feel seen and heard at the end of the day.”

3. Lots of Self-Tanner

Gabriel had to get used to using industrial amounts of self-tanner when taking part in the pageant. "I use self-tanner, which is something that was kind of new to me before pageants," she says. "When you put a fake spray tan on, if you wash your body or if you shower, it comes off. So during the competition, it’s two weeks long. I get my spray tan right before I check in. I want to preserve it all the way until finals two weeks later. I only showered a few times, which is kind of gross If you think about it because we’re beauty queens. We’re supposed to be so clean and glamorous. But by the time finals come around, I feel so dirty because I’ve only showered a few times. I’m really trying to preserve my spray tan."

4. Pizza and Ice Cream For Self-Care

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Gabriel is allowing herself some rest and relaxation after winning the competition. “My current version of self-care is treating myself to pizza and ice cream,” she says. “When my life gets more stable, self-care will involve going for walks in the morning, doing yoga, and journaling. I keep a journal with me wherever I go and like to write down five things I'm grateful for, no matter how hectic my schedule is. That keeps me centered.”

5. Fashion Dreams

Gabriel’s passion for fashion started at a young age. “I loved looking at Vogue magazine and seeing the creative editorials,” she says. “I also grew up going to the thrift store with my mom. I would find vintage pieces, and my mom would take them home and make new pieces for me. One time we purchased a puffy purple dress. It was an adult size, but she transformed it into my Halloween costume. Seeing her transform that piece inspired me, and I started making my own pieces. I fell in love with working with my hands and making something my own.”