Here are the Top 40 finalists of Miss World 2019

Miss World 2019 has slashed its candidates down to the Top 40.

Among the lucky ladies is Philippine bet Michelle Dee, who has secured a spot even before the coronation night.

The 23-year-old beauty queen was guaranteed a spot in the Top 40 after winning in her group's Head to Head Challenge, during which she talked about her dedication to autism awareness.

Here are the finalists:

1. Antigua & Barbuda
2. Australia
3. Brazil
4. BVI
5. China PR
6. Cook Islands
7. Denmark
8. England
9. France
10. Guyana
11. Hong Kong China
12. India
13. Indonesia
14. Jamaica
15. Kenya
16. Malaysia
17. Mexico
18. Moldova
19. Mongolia
20. Nepal
21. Nigeria
22. New Zealand
23. Paraguay
24. Philippines
25. Poland
26. Portugal
27. Puerto Rico
28. Russia
29. Scotland
30. South Africa
31. Spain
32. Thailand
33. Trinidad & Tobago
34. Tunisia
35. Uganda
36. Ukraine
37. USA
38. Venezuela
39. Vietnam
40. Wales

The Miss World 2019 coronation night is currently airing on GMA-7.

—JCB, GMA News