The next Jennifer Hawkins? Seven Victorian finalists have been revealed to compete for the 2014 Miss Universe Australia title

Is one of these girls the next Jennifer Hawkins? Seven local finalists revealed to compete for 2014 Miss Universe Australia. WARNING: SWIMSUITS AHEAD

Is one of these girls the next Jennifer Hawkins?

Seven Victorian finalists were chosen to compete in the 2014 Miss Universe Australia in the hopes of securing the coveted crown that also catapulted the careers of Jessinta Campbell, Laura Dundovic and Scherri-Lee Biggs.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. The six finalists will be announced. Picture: Alex Coppel.

An exhaustive regime of fake tanning, hair curling, cheek bronzing and teeth whitening preceded yesterday’s on stage action at the Sofitel on Collins where contestants competed in evening wear, swimwear and public speaking categories before a judging panel.

The finalists Alysha Mazzon 21, Alex Hecker 23, Nicola Williams 21, Letitia Sindt 18, Kiani Trisna 21, Anna McEvoy 22, and Jessica Parish 23. Picture: Alex Coppel.

The finalists: Alysha Mazzon, Alex Hecker, Nicola Williams, Letitia Sindt, Kiani Trisna, Anna McEvoy and Jessica Parish will all compete in the national final next month.

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The winner will then go on to represent Australia at Donald Trump’s international Miss Universe final, the second most watched event in the world with over 1 billion viewers, second to the World Cup.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. The six finalists will be announced. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. The six finalists will be announced. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. Picture: Alex Coppel.

The finalists Alysha Mazzon 21, Alex Hecker 23, Nicola Williams 21, Letitia Sindt 18, Kiani Trisna 21, Anna McEvoy 22, and Jessica Parish 23. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Miss Universe runway show and judging taking place at the Sofitel On Collins. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Originally published as The next Jennifer Hawkins? Seven Victorian finalists have been revealed to compete for the 2014 Miss Universe Australia title