Miss Philippines 2013 Megan Young set the pace for the year by winning the Miss World 2013 crown. She is drop-dead gorgeous and her smile is something to die for. But, we have to move as we have one more important pageant event round the corner, Miss Universe 2013. The contestants in Miss Universe 2013 are screen scorchers in every way.

Here is a list of top 10 hottest contestants and they are the perfect eye candy.

1. Miss Philippines Universe 2013 - Ariella Arida:

The 24-year-old Filipino beauty was a runway model prior to her win at Binibining Pilipinas. A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños is one of the top contenders to win the Miss Universe 2013 contest.

2. Miss Australia Universe 2013 - Olivia Wells:

Olivia Wells is a student of medicine and surgery at Monash University. She dreams of working as a doctor in developing nations. She is also food blogger at "The Procrasti-Baker."

3. Miss India Universe 2013 - Manasi Moghe:

This engineer-turned model is a talented girl as she can dance, sing, play a variety of musical instruments and more. These capabilities certainly make Manasi one of the hottest Miss Universe 2013 contestants.

4. Miss Gabon Universe 2013 - Jennifer Ondo:

Jennifer represents Gabon in Miss Universe 2013 and she is a remarkable beauty. Check out the slideshow for her picture, without a doubt, she is going to give tough competition to other contestants. She is passionate about philanthropy and her interest lies in advocating for women and providing help to the homeless.

5. Miss Ukraine Universe 2013 - Olga Storozhenko:

21-year-old Olga is one of the most beautiful Ukrainian women we have seen in a long time. She made it to this list not only because she is elegant but her humanistic qualities like she is a director of charitable beauty contest and she adores puppies, reinforced that she is hot in every sense!

6. Miss USA Universe 2013 - Erin Brady:

Erin belongs to East Hampton, Connecticut; before winning the title of Miss USA, she was a financial accountant. She loves collecting anything that has 'flamingos' on it, like stapler or plungers.

7. Miss Romania Universe 2013 - Roxana Andrei:

Roxana is a media student at Tudor Vornicu Television School and a professional model. She believes that material gains are less important in life compare to the spiritual ones.

8. Miss Japan Universe 2013 - Yukimi Matsuo:

Yukimi from the Land of the Rising Sun is a bundle of talent. She is a pro cartoonist which is a massive turn on for us, plus she is model and dancer.

9. Miss France Universe 2013 - Hinarani de Longeaux

She has been a model ever since she was 17, now she worked for the SOS Village Enfant. She believes in pushing her limits.

10. Miss Russia Universe 2013 - Elmira Abdrazakova

18-year-old Elmira is a global economics student at the Railroad University of Siberia. She is representing the host country and it would be great if she can bring the Miss Universe 2013 crown home.

Check out the slideshow featuring the hot and sexy avatars of Miss Universe 2013 contestants.

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