These beauties are among the women who'll be wishing the universe conspires to get them the coveted crown. Meet six winners of their respective country pageants who'll be seen on the Ms Universe 2009 pageant on Aug 23.

Miss India Universe: Ekta Choudhary (L)

In this pic: Miss India World Pooja Chopra (C), Miss India Earth Shriya Kishore (R), and Miss India Universe Ekta Chaudhary pose during the Miss India Pageant 2009 in Mumbai April 5, 2009.

Miss Japan Universe: Emiri Miyasaka

In this pic: Miyasaka poses in front of Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo May 15, 2009.


Miss Malaysia Universe: 2009 JoannaBelle Ng Li Vun

In this pic: JoannaBelle Ng Li Vun waves after the pageant final in Kuala Lumpur May 30, 2009.



Miss Philippines Universe: Pamela Bianca Manalo


Miss Hungary Universe: Miss Universe Hungary Zsuzsa Budai


Miss Romania Universe: Elena Bianca Constantin