Ms Universe: Top 15 rankings

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is buzzing with excitement as the countdown to the best among the beauty queens has begun. Let's catch a glimpse of the 15 best contestants. Here's the online 'prediction' list from the official site of the Miss Universe 2009. Rank 1 : Miss Brazil 2009, Larissa Costa has both, the confidence and the 'wow' factor. Larissa is rated 2.80 and ranked first in this year's Universe pageant.  (AGENCIES)

Rank 2-Thailand : Amongst plenty of prettier ones, Chutima's average rating goes 2.7. Just one grade below the top, not bad! Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 3 : Indonesian beauty Zivanna Letisha Siregar surprised everybody by being catapulted to the third spot with 2.71 star ratings. Despite getting into the debate on the merits of wearing a one piece bikini, she holds her position firmly. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 4-Guatemala : The classic beauty from Guatemala, Lourdes Figueroa is making every effort to become the titleholder but then some amount of luck is also required! Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 5-Ecuador : If Ecuador 's Sandra Vinces ranks number five in ratings, but then is her etheral looks going to help her fetch the crown? Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 6-Peru : Karen Schwarz, the beauty from Peru, knows well that her smile can make her more appealing and she uses it to the maximum. No wonder she is rated 2.69. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 7-Philippines : With ratings 2.69, it's obvious to have butterflies in stomach for Bianca Manalo. Don't worry gal, people back home are praying for your success. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 8-Vietnam : Vietnam's Hoang Yen Vo is sensational in the online opinion and is rated 2.69. Can you sense some jealousy Miss Vietnam? Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 9-Venezuela : In 2008 Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez was given three other titles at the event: Miss Elegance, Best Body, and Best Face. With these titles she deserves 2.68 ratings. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 10-Bolivia : Achieving the honourable mention in the top 15 and getting rated 2.68 is not a cakewalk. But still Bolivia's Dominique Peltier manages it. Good going girl! Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 11-Mexico : Mexican beauty Karla Carrillo grabs one of the ranks among the beauty trivia with 2.67 ratings. This way she increases her chance to win the glam title. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 12-Iceland : Iceland queen Ingibjorg Egilsdottir has recieved good scores. Her ratings are 2.67 but there is a long way to go. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 13-Colombia : Michelle Rouillard from Colombia has been rated 2.67 among the fifteen best. Let's hope she makes it to the crown! Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 14-Serbia : After being rated 2.66 Serbia's Dragana Atlija will barely get time to breathe. Pull up your socks babe. It's time to get set go! Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)

Rank 15 - Miss Dominican Republic : Her hot quotient may work for her like magic. Whether she will make it this year is awaited but as of now Dominican Republic' Ada Aimee De la Cruz has 2.66 ratings. Check out Miss Universe 2009 Special  (AGENCIES)