Miss Russia Valentina Alekseeva competes in the national costume competition at the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Mexico City. - AP
THE 73rd Miss Universe Competition is currently underway in Mexico City, Mexico. A record-breaking 130 contestants from around the world are participating, competing for the crown currently held by Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.
The National Costume and Swimwear rounds kicked off the pageant at the Arena Ciudad de México, on Thursday. The champion will be crowned in a glittering ceremony on Saturday (6am Malaysian time).
