The 89 contestants vying for the 2012 Miss Universe title posed for photos in evening gown. Check out our Top 15 picks! HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP

TOP 15 EVENING GOWN PORTRAITS

1. South Africa, Melinda Bam

 

2. Brazil, Gabriela Markus

 

3. Paraguay, Egni Eckert

 

4. Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka

 

5. Puerto Rico, Bodine Koehler Peña

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