Miss Universe 2011 contestants Picture

You can’t go wrong with a Jersey girl: Alyssa Campanella snagged the Miss USA 2011 title and could be the this year’s Miss Universe. American and ginger pride!

19-year-old Natalie Vertiz comes from Peru.

Viviana Ortiz represents Puerto Rico. The 24-year-old is a fashion model and graduated magna cum laude from the Sacred Heart University of Puerto Rico.

For the 60th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant, dozens of head-turning beauty pageant winners will convene in São Paulo, Brazil for this year’s competition.

The lovely women have worked long and hard to maintain good figures, healthy looking hair, and toned muscles, so take a few moments to honor the sacrifices they’ve made by scrolling through our slideshow of some of the 2011 contestants.

We’ve only included our favorites and top picks, but you can see the full list of Miss Universe 2011 hopefuls here. Before tuning in to the big show on September 12, check out our faves and decide on your own preferences for the crown.

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