The show began with the delegates being introduced one-by-one in their national costumes. The most applauded ones were Misses Panama, Netherlands, and of course, Miss Poland. After that, the swimsuit presentation happened in an unusual way: divided in groups, the delegates danced and walked the runway in beautifully choreographed musical members.

Local pop stars performed and then the top 20 were announced: Albania, Belgium, Brazil, Slovenia, Peru, Colombia, Gambia, Korea, Thailand, Venezuela, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Russia, Greece, Panama, Czech Republic, Portugal, Honduras, Romania.

Miss Belgium earned her spot for  being the best voted delegate in the internet. Among the favorites who did not make the cut, were Misses Netherlands (one of the most applauded beauties of the night), Iraq, Ecuador, Guinea, Haiti and Serbia. Overall, the judges made fair choices, mostly within the “expected”.

The top 20 returned on stage twice in fashion parades before the jury made its final decision. After more musical performances, special awards announcements, and candidates singing “We Are the World”, the most awaited moment of the night arrived.

Beautiful Miss Thailand was 5th, Peru, who looked ravishing in the final night, was 4th,  Miss Slovenia, who should’ve  competed in Miss Universe (and would’ve certainly done well there), was 3rd  ,  stunning Miss Czech Republic was announced as runner-up, and finally, Miss Supranational 2010 was Miss Panama!

It was a fair and square victory for Panama, who was crowned by outgoing queen Oksana Moria, of the Ukraine.

Miss Supranational proved to be in its way to excellency,  with potential to integrate the select Grand Slam group in the very near future. It has the production,  fantastic girls, and is only missing more international media exposure, which will certainly come with time.

Some curiosities about this year’s pageant:

-The representatives of Brazil and Poland participated in Miss World 2009, both were semi-finalists there as well; Miss Venezuela participated in Miss International 2009, and was also a semi-finalist; Misses France and Estonia participated in Miss Tourism Queen 2009.

-Miss Ecuador, a half Ecuadorian, half Swiss Law student, was born and raised in the Galapagos Islands. Her family was one of the first to settle in the  famous  archipielago;

-Miss Portugal was discovered in an internet  Facebook contest!  For someone who had never modeled, she did an excellent job, finishing among the semi-finalists. She will compete in Miss World Portugal 2010, on September 18;

-Miss Iraq was actually born in Denmark, but both her parents are from Iraq. She will  be the first woman to represent Iraq in Miss International, in November;

-Many delegates contested the “Most Beautiful  Body” award given to Miss Finland. Not that the Finish stunner were not worth the title for her unquestionable beauty, but it was known that she barely ate and lost nearly 9 kilos in less than one month, something not considered healthy by any point of view.

-Miss Netherlands is getting ready to compete in Miss Tourism Queen International 2010, in China, in November.

Exclusive: Miss Supranational 2010 official ranking, from number #1 to #20:

1-Panama
2-Czech Republic
3-Slovenia
4-Peru
5-Thailand

6-Venezuela
7-Poland
8-Brazil
9-Romania
10-Korea

11-Gambia
12-Portugal
13-Finland
14-Lithuania
15-Albania
16-Russia
17-Greece
18-Honduras
19-Colombia
20-Belgium