This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants. Take a look!
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Miss India Shraddha Shashidhar is ramp-ready. Doesn't she look gorgeous?
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Miss Malta Tiffany Pisani and Miss Venezuela Keysi Sayago show off their shinning dresses.
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Models line up for a preliminary contest.
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Miss Angola Lauriela Martins gets clicked with plus-size model Ashley Graham.
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Contestants prep for the swimsuit round.
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Miss Albania Blerta Leka and Miss Poland Katarzyna Wlodarek before the swimsuit round.
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Miss USA Kara McCullough is all set to shine.
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Don't they make a pretty sight?
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The pageant is also a great time to get pampered.
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Miss Myanmar Zun Than Sin gets her hair done by a stylist.
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Miss India concentrates on getting her make up right.
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Who said you can't have fun during the rehearsals?
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Who wants to pose?
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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017, adjusts her crown as she is congratulated by fellow contestants.
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