Miss Universe 2017 National Costume Photos: See All Crazy, Controversial Outfits From Latinas Honoring Home Country

The competition to find the next Miss Universe 2017 is on. There are more than 85 ladies vying for the crown and take over Pia Alonzo's reign, with 19 Latinas in the mix. During a preliminary competition the girls modeled in swimwear and their national costume. The latter is one of our favorite parts of the show as the outfits tend to be zany, outrageous and imaginative. Scroll-through the photo gallery above to check out all of our beloved Latinas and tell us who is your favorite to win!

The main event will air live from the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila Philippines on Sunday, January 29 at 7pm ET/PT, 6pm CT on FOX.

Judging the beauty pageant are three former Miss Universe winners: Dayanara Torres who won in 1993 for Puerto Rico, Sushmita Sen who won in 1994 for India and Leila Lopes who won in 2011 for Angola, will be on the panel. Joining the panel are Mickey Boardman, Francine LeFrak and Cynthia Bailey in the roles that will ultimately score and determine who will be Pia Alonzo's successor.

Steve Harvey is confirmed to host the main event, with Ashley Graham taking backstage duties. Performing during the live show are Flo Rida and Boyz II Men. The winner of Miss Universe will immediately move to a luxury apartment in New York City, which will be her home base while she spends her reign traveling the globe, developing and representing her platforms, and raising awareness and funds for charitable initiatives.

The Miss Universe title also includes: a year-long salary; all paid living expenses; personal appearance wardrobe and styling by the official Miss Universe Organization fashion stylist; extensive international and domestic travel; and access to various New York City events including casting opportunities, movie premieres, fashion week, sporting events and career opportunities presented by one the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment agencies, WME|IMG, parent company of The Miss Universe Organization.