See all the Latinas during the swimsuit competition at the 2023 Miss Universe

Each candidate designed, in collaboration with a local artist, a cape representing the cause they proudly serve

Senior Writer

JANUARY 13, 2023 4:40 PM ESTJAN 13, 2023, 4:40 PM EST

They have been training for this moment for months, and now the beauty pageants were able to showcase their toned bodies during the preliminary swimsuit competition of the 2023 Miss Universe on Wednesday, January 11, in New Orleans.

Eighty-four contestants walked the stage rocking Jacqueline Aguilera swimsuits paired with personalized capes and Jojo Bragais shoes.

Upon their arrival to New Orleans, each candidate received a blank Liva Fluid Fashion cape, which they had to design in collaboration with a local artist. Each piece had to include a drawing or quote representing the cause they proudly serve.

Each beauty queen showed their creativity, charisma, and compassion while securely parading to convince the judges that they have what it takes to become the next Miss Universe.

The 71st Miss Universe Competition - Preliminary Competition

Miss Honduras

Miss Honduras, Rebeca Rodriguez walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Haiti

Miss Haiti, Mideline Phelizor walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Guatemala

Miss Guatemala, Ivana Batchelor walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss El Salvador

Miss El Salvador, Alexjandra Guajardo Sada walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Ecuador

Miss Ecuador, Nayelhi Gonzalez walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Dominican Republic

Miss Dominican Republic, Andrenia Martinez walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Costa Rica

Miss Costa Rica, Maria Fernanda Rodriguez Avila walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Colombia

Miss Colombia, Maria Fernanda Aristizabal walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Chile

Miss Chile, Sofia Depassier walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Brazil

Miss Brazil, Mia Mamede walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Bolivia

Miss Bolivia, Maria Camila Sanabria Pereyra walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Belize

Miss Belize, Ashley Lightburn walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Aruba

Miss Aruba, Kiara Arends walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Argentina

Miss Argentina, Barbara Cabrera walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Puerto Rico

Miss Puerto Rico, Ashley Carino walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico, Irma Cristina Miranda Valenzuela walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Peru

Miss Peru, Alessia Rovegno walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Paraguay

Miss Paraguay, Lia Aymara Duarte Ashmore walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Panama

Miss Panama, Solaris Barba walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Nicaragua

Miss Nicaragua, Norma Huembes walks onstage during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.