Faith Gillezeau (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 2023)

Photo on the Miss Universe Facebook Page:

Frank Speech wrote:TRINIDAD & TOBAGO and INDIA

I have to say, India is not disappointing at all. Many of her own countrymen were disappointed with her win, but the girl is a total stand-out. I'm not crazy about Faith's hair.

@Cello: I totally agree - India is a standout. 

There are just so many lovely ladies this year. 


India, Thailand, Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil, DR, Lebanon and Russia, are all on my current faves list and Jamaica is also on my radar (if she nails the prelim interviews, I expect her to place). 

Right now, even though I think Faith will interview better than Jamaica, I don't see her placing at all. However, I know she is going to do her best and that is all we can expect. She was just the most ready out of a very weak local slate.

Faith looks better with a tan...almost did not recognize her in this pic:

Frank Speech wrote:Faith looks better with a tan...almost did not recognize her in this pic:

Listen! I BEEN saying this same thing 'elsewhere', and someone told me to let her be pale in peace, and leave red-skin people alone. 
This tanned look is everything. Also, this sage green is a great colour on her. Won't mind something like this colour, but bedazzled for EG.

Frank Speech wrote:@Cello: I totally agree - India is a standout. 

There are just so many lovely ladies this year. 


India, Thailand, Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil, DR, Lebanon and Russia, are all on my current faves list and Jamaica is also on my radar (if she nails the prelim interviews, I expect her to place). 

Right now, even though I think Faith will interview better than Jamaica, I don't see her placing at all. However, I know she is going to do her best and that is all we can expect. She was just the most ready out of a very weak local slate.

Yeah, I honestly can't see anyone who competed locally in Faith's place right now, she was the right choice from the bunch. I hope that much more effort is put into the local leg for 2024. 

I see there is now a Miss Tobago pageant, and the winner will compete at MUTT. I expect some high quality contestants from Tobago - I always say the hidden gems are there. I don't know the rules or strictures, but I won't be mad to see a Miss Tobago compete internationally as an independent entity. It would be nice to support two girls simultaneously.

Updating my faves list: 

Brazil
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
India
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Poland
Russia (I expect politics will keep her out the finals)
Thailand
Venezuela

Anyone knows if it is a top 16 or a top 20 this year?

Frank Speech wrote:Updating my faves list: 

Brazil
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
India
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Poland
Russia (I expect politics will keep her out the finals)
Thailand
Venezuela

Anyone knows if it is a top 16 or a top 20 this year?

Cambodia confirmed it would be a Top 20 this year!

Thomas876 wrote:

Frank Speech wrote:Updating my faves list: 

Brazil
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
India
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Poland
Russia (I expect politics will keep her out the finals)
Thailand
Venezuela

Anyone knows if it is a top 16 or a top 20 this year?

Cambodia confirmed it would be a Top 20 this year!

Thank you, Thomas876!

Frank Speech wrote:

Look at Faith holding her own next to 2 potential top-5 placers! I know Thailand has been on her A-game since day one, but India is truly gorgeous. Cast her in a Bollywood movie already!

Frank Speech wrote:

Won't mind this bun for her judge's interview, and for prelims (even for swimsuit), I think its a brave choice despite what looks like some relaxer damage, and it creates the illusion of more height. Also, those earrings are gorgeous!

MUO is spoiling us with this amazing coverage. I could just cry.

The bun is definitely bunning!
If anyone from C&S is reading, please keep it for prelims.