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Exotic beauties from around the world come together. Go behind the scenes to meet Miss Universe contestants, busy at event appearances and photoshoots in the runup to the Miss Universe Competition 2011 on September 12. Follow us at @htShowbiz for more pageant updates
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Miss Vietnam Hoang My Vu, Miss Kazakhstan Valeriya Aleinikova, Miss China ZiLin Luo, and Miss Curacao Eva Van Putten, prepare for registration and fitting at Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi in Sao Paulo, Brazil. PHOTO:AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Chi stylist Douglas Murphy helps Miss Singapore Valerie Lim Shu Xian prepare for registration and fittings. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Chi stylist, Sergio Salinas, helps Miss China ZiLin Luo, prepare for her photoshoot. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Malaysia Deborah Henry, poses at Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Israel Kim Edry prepares for her photoshoot and fittings. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization/Richard D. Salyer
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Miss Switzerland Kerstin Cook looks fit and ready to compete. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization/Richard D. Salyer
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Miss Thailand Chanyasorn Sakorchan is all smiles for the camera. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization/Richard D. Salyer
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Miss Puerto Rico Viviana Ortiz will spend the next 3 weeks appearing at events and preparing to compete in the 2011 Miss Universe Competition on September 12. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Czech Republic Jitka Novackova looks picture perfect. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Haiti Anedie Azael prepares for her time to shine. PHOTO:AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Trinidad & Tobago Gabrielle Walcott, behind the scenes of the promotional photoshoot. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization/Richard D. Salyer
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Miss Bahamas Anastagia Pierre is brimming with oomph and confidence. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization/Richard D. Salyer
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Kryolan makeup artist, Paola Romay, helps Miss Bolivia Olivia Menacho look her best. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Japan Maria Kamiyama gets hair & makep done before the promotional photoshoot for the 2011 Miss Universe Competition. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization/Richard D. Salyer
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Miss Hungary Betta Lipcsei, Miss Angola Leila Lopes, and Miss Cayman Islands Cristin Alexander, pose in Sao Paulo, Brazil at Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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Miss Portugal Laura Gonzalves looks set to give it her best shot. PHOTO: AFP/Miss Universe Organization
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