The Jax Network's Top 10 - Miss Universe 2008

Here are the next 5 girls in my first Top 15 list for this year's Miss Universe 2008. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together, the girls from Bubbling Under The Top (Top 10).

BUBBLING UNDER THE TOP (TOP 10)

Miss Korea - Sun Lee

Will Sun be able to outdo Honey and bring back the crown to Korea for the first time? It's not impossible and besides, Sun is trained by the multi-talented superwoman and national director extraordinaire, Ines Ligron. So, let's see if Sun will be able to join Simran in the Top 5 and gives everyone a run for their money. (Official Photo - 9.4 : Evening Gown - 9.8 : Average - 9.6)

Miss South Africa - Tansey Coetzee

After lackluster performances by past Miss South Africas in recent years, even though last year's delegate was super gorgeous, Tansey seemed set to bring South Africa back to the Top 15. Can she do it? I'm sure she has all the goods and talents. (Official Photo - 9.5 : Evening Gown - 9.6 : Average - 9.55)

Miss Australia - Laura Dundovic

Now this is one lady who looks set to follow in the footsteps of Jennifer Hawkins. She happens to be the best Australian delegate since the thunder from down under swept the universe off its feet in 2004. Laura did well in both the official photo and evening gown shots and I believe she stands a chance. Watch out for her! (Official Photo - 9.4 : Evening Gown - 9.6 : Average - 9.5)

Miss Czech Republic - Eliska Buckova

Eliska is the strongest European delegate, in my humble opinion. She executes both photo shoots perfectly and I'm really hoping she gets a chance to grace the final night with her presence in the Top 15. (Official Photo - 9.4 : Evening Gown - 9.5 : Average - 9.45)

Miss Japan - Hiroko Mima

The reigning Miss Universe is Japanese and it has not been done before that the Miss Universe Organization will crown a back to back winner. Nevertheless, it's not impossible and besides, just like Sun Lee, Hiroko is trained by Ines Ligron, the greatest national director ever lived! She can beat all odds! Not really digging her make-up for the official photo though, what's with the cat's eye? (Official Photo - 9.1 : Evening Gown - 9.7 : Average - 9.4)