I would like to believe that Miss Earth 2012 has the strongest batch of contestants since the inception of the pageant 12 years ago. We've seen them grace talk shows and variety programs, hurdle a lot of challenges, and visit different parts of the country. Now check out how I trim the list of 80 beautiful contestants to just 15 who are most-likely to become the busiest and most purposeful beauty queen in the world.

The Miss Earth 2012 finals is happening tonight, November 24, at Versailles Alabang to be aired live across Asia via Star World at 8:00pm. It will have a delayed telecast tomorrow, November 25, on ABS-CBN at around 10:15am.

Starmometer’s TOP 15 for MISS EARTH 2012

1. TURKEY, İlknur Melis Durası

(Pre-pageant Ranking: no. 5)

2. SOUTH AFRICA, Tamerin Jardine

(pre-pageant ranking: no. 8)

3. THAILAND, Waratthaya Wongchayaporn

(Pre-pageant ranking: no. 3)

4. VENEZUELA, Osmariel Villalobos

(Pre-pageant ranking: no. 11)

5. USA, Siria Bojorquez

(Pre-pageant ranking: No. 5)

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