The winner of Miss Universe 2005 is set to take home an array of cash and prizes, including a coveted New York apartment for the duration of her reign.

Miss Canada Natalie Glebova

Held in Thailand for the second time in its 52 year history, the competition ranks as one of the most watched television programs on earth. Competition is fierce this year with aspiring young women from Trinidad to Indonesia to Canada vying for the crown.

Canada is being represented by 23-year-old Natalie Glebova, who was born in Russia and has lived in Toronto since the age of 12. The 5'11" tall beauty has also been working as a model and received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson University where she studied Information Technology Management and Marketing.

She is a classical pianist who composes her own music and has won regional gymnastic championships.

MISS MALAYSIA

Name: Angela Gan

Age: 23

Height: 5'7"

Occupation: n/a

Interests: I enjoy travelling, reading, listening to music and shopping. Travelling offers me a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, and see new places.

I also love spending time with my family and good friend.

MISS INDIA

Name: Amrita Thapar

Age: 23

Height: 5'8"

Occupation: n/a

Interests: I have varied interests ranging from travelling to new destinations to sketching, trekking, and kick boxing.

But my greatest passion is designing and styling garments.

MISS INDONESIA

Name: Artika Sari Devi

Age: 25

Height: 5'6"

Occupation: student at University of Gajah Mada Yogyakarta, International Law, currently studying for master in notary public

Interests: As I love adventure very much, I enjoy travelling: learning about new cultures, interacting with people and trying all kinds of unique food and beverages.

MISS SINGAPORE

Name: Cheryl Tay

Age: 24

Height: 5'8"

Occupation: Veterinarian.

Interests: Watching movies, reading, listening to music, running, swimming, horse-riding, rock-climbing, dancing, relaxing at the beach, and playing with my dog.

I love playing with my dog because his silly antics never fail to amuse me.

MISS PHILIPPINES

Name: Gionna Cabrera

Age: 22

Height: 5'9"

Occupation: student at University of Asia & the Pacific, studying Marketing Communications

Occupation: Part-time model

Interests: Reading non-fiction books and fashion magazines, writing in a journal, dining out with family, organizing things in my room, shopping and traveling.

MISS VIETNAM

Name: Hang Thu Pham

Age: 20

Height: 5'9"

Occupation: student at Hanoi Business University, studying Business and Management

Interests: I like fashion, music, singing and travelling.

Miss Korea

Miss Japan