Gabriela Markus, Miss Brazil 2012 participated.

Photo is by Matt Brown of Miss Universe Organization/Miss Universe Organization.

Zhana Yaneva, Miss Bulgaria 2012 participated. Photo is by Darren Decker of Miss Universe Organization/Miss Universe Organization.

Abigail Hyndman, Miss British Virgin Islands 2012 participated. Photo is taken by Matt Brown of Miss…

On Friday, Dec 14, at the 2012 Miss Universe National Costume Show, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Miss Brazil 2012 Gabriela Markus performs onstage. Among the total 89 Miss Universe contestants, eighty eight contestants participated while Miss Sweden only did not.

To determine who will become the 61st Miss Universe, which on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, will take place, the National Costume Show is not a part of the judging.

Before the Swimsuit Competition of the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant, Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus gets prepped backstage.