With the Miss Universe 2013 pageant only a few weeks away, the world awaits in anticipation. 87 delegates from all around the world are putting their best foot forward to win the coveted crown. However, only three beauties will make it to the last leg of the contest.

Based on pre-pageant popularity, we have shortlisted three probable beauties for Miss Universe 2013.

Here, take a look:

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida: Since her photo submission fiasco (succumbing to pressures of fans, original photos of Ariella at the official Miss Universe site were replaced with better ones), the Filipina beauty has become the most talked about candidate amongst the pageant fans. Circumstances are working in her favor. Also, with Venus Raj making it to top 3 last year,Philipines is hottest bet for this year.

Ariella has one of the best bikini bodies in the pageant and her elegance speaks volumes about her persona. We hope that she makes her country proud.

Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw: Aynaw is the first African woman to be crowned as Miss Israel. Her selection for the Miss Universe 2013 pageant has become the media's focus, thus making her one of the most popular contestants. The 21-year old has an awe inspiring life journey (her rise from slums to become one of the hottest model in the world is phenomenal) which could very well impress the judges.

"To be first, you have all the attention focused on you and I have to represent my whole ethnic group because through me they see the models. Through me they see and discover our whole ethnic group." Aynaw told CNN.com.

Miss France Hinarani de Longeaux: Longeaux is a quintessential French beauty with Tahitian roots. Her beauty has already become a talk of the town and has earned her multitude of fans. During the Miss Tahiti contest her answer to, "What beauty means to you?" was,

"Tastes and color cannot be debating, beauty is present in the eyes of the one who watch, and it's a subjectivity issue. As the former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt said future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and tonight I want to believe in mine. The one who'll get the crown will beautifully finish the evening."

Miss Universe 2013 will be held on November 9, 2013 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia

Here's a complete schedule of events:

October 20-24, 2013: Contestant arrivals in Moscow

October 25, 2013: Welcome dinner

October 26-November 3, 2013: Various pre-pageant activities

November 3, 2013: National Costume show (UStream)

November 5, 2013: Preliminary Competition (UStream)

November 6-9, 2013: On The Scene with Teen recap show

November 9, 2013: Miss Universe 2013 Final Telecast (NBC, Telemundo and various TV networks of participant countries)

November 9, 2013: Russian Standard After-Party

November 10, 2013: Contestant departure

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