Displaying traits of strength and resilience, 15 women emerged as the finalists to contend for the Miss Universe Singapore 2018 title that will be held at the end of August.

With this year's theme being “The Beauty of Empowerment”, 40 shortlisted candidates went through a Q&A audition on stage with a panel of five judges. Looking for empowered women with substance, the finalists impressed the judges with their personal stories of ​how they rose above adversity and unafraid to stand up and advocate​ the cause.

For more details on this year's Miss Universe Singapore, visit missuniversesingapore.sg.