Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2023: Meet the contestants


Five equally beautiful, intelligent, and empowered women have been officially announced to compete for Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2023.

They were officially introduced during the "First Look: Meet & Greet Soirée" event held last July 8 at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.

The winner of this year's pageant will represent the Cayman Islands at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant in El Salvador later this year.

Who will succeed Chloe Powery-Doxey for the national title?

Meet the contestants:

Contestant #1 Mili Almaguer

Contestant #2 Ileann Powery

Contestant #3 Sydonie Barrett

Contestant #4 Tracey Campbell

Contestant #5 Ayana Woolery

Photos: Miss Universe, Miss Universe Cayman Islands / Instagram

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