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What we didn't know about the 62nd Miss Universe.

Miss Universe 2013 came with its fair share of controversies

Scroll down to have a look at the stunning contestants in YAMAMAY swimwear.

Ariella Arida, Miss Universe Philippines 2013, opted for a yellow, off-shoulder gown for the preliminary evening gown round.

It has been quite a smooth ride for Arida in the competition.

The Miss Universe 2013 contestants presented themselves in curvaceous gowns during the Preliminary Competition.

Manchester City host CSKA at Etihad Stadium as they look to cement their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Ariella Arida is one of the hot favourites to win the crown.

The 2013 Miss Universe contestants took part in preliminary completion featuring swimwear and evening gown rounds on 5 November.

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida's popularity is declining.

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida is slowly emerging as the front runner for the crown.

Scroll down for steps on how to vote for your favourite contestant, winning them a direct entry into the semis.

While the finale is a good few days away, the predictions have already begun as to which country might bag the crown.

The countdown finally begins as all the contestants of Miss Universe 2013 have arrived in Moscow city.

The most controversial Miss Universe candidate, Miss Universe Ghana Hanniel Jamin, has finally landed in Russia.

City face CSKA Moscow in Group D fixture of Champions League on Wednesday. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK

Ariella Arida of Philippines spoke out on criticism as she left her native to represent her country at Miss Universe 2013.

Moscow to order service providers to install monitoring devices capable of collecting personal data.

The 2013 Miss Universe pageant will take place in Moscow, Russia on 9 November. A total 88 contestants will vie for the crown this year.

Russian space-explorers to be given bamboo clothing as it is lighter and more durable.

North Caucasus Islamic extremists 'planned' to bomb facility storing VX, sarin and Soman.

Lon Snowden says he hopes to see his son but has no idea about his whereabouts.

Moscow security body advises paintball could be used in simulated combat exercises.

US and Russia agree on draft resolution on Syria's chemical weapons, ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock.

Schooner with cargo of live crabs sailing to South Korean port targeted in Sea of Japan.

Golden Girls's 2014 calendar contains skimpily dressed models minus nudity.

Afghan drug cartel active in Russia with a £3.8bn heroin market.

Russia to anchor 10 warships near Syrian coast as tensions remain high over chemical weapons.

Russian military creating cyber security command and operational wing.

Russia's latest Voronezh-class early warning system will be deployed near Orsk in Orenburg region.