The Miss Universe evening gown competition: Albania to Jamaica

The Miss Universe candidates brought the glittery glam during the pageant's preliminary competition on Thursday evening.

The prelims will determine the Top 12 among this year's crop, and also included the swimsuit competition.

Check out the beauties, from Miss Albania to Miss Jamaica, in their evening gowns here!

See part 2 of the gallery (Japan to Vietnam) here!

Watch the Miss Universe pageant live on GMA on January 30 at 8 a.m. — BM, GMA News