Contestants of the Miss Universe pageant, which is some hours away, are all set to give their best to register their name in history. But in whose hands the fate of these beauties lies?

competed in their choice evening gown during the 2011 Miss Universe Presentation Show at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo on Thursday.

The list of judges includes celebrities from sports, media and fashion.

Mexico's Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010, will crown her successor.

Check out the slideshow to know who the judges are:

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Vivica Fox Telecast Judge
American actress and television producer. Most known for her roles in: Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Kill Bill, and Why Do Fools Fall in Love. taramtamtam.com
Amelia Vega Telecast Judge
The first and only Dominican woman to be named Miss Universe, in 2003. She currently owns a fashion line called “Essence.” browsebiography.com
Adrienne Maloof Telecast Judge
American businesswoman, philanthropist, television personality and co-owner of the various business holdings of Maloof Companies. She's also seen on Bravo TV's “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”. celebritywonder.ugo.com
Lea Salonga Telecast Judge
Lea Salonga is a singer and actress who is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. She is recognized for having won, in addition to the Tony, the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, in the field of musical theatre. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. pinoyambisyoso.com
Helio Castroneves Telecast Judge
Brazilian auto racing driver currently competing in the North American Indy Car Series. He has 14 wins and 28 poles, and has never placed lower than sixth in the standings in a complete season of racing. terezowens.com
Connie Chung Telecast Judge
Chinese-American journalist who has been an anchor and reporter for NBC, CBS, CNN and MSNBC. She has taught a journalism class at Harvard University. Web Image
Italo Zanzi Telecast Judge
Deputy Secretary General of CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Carribean Association of Football) americandreamshow.com
Farouk Shami Telecast Judge
Owner of Houston-based company Farouk Systems, which exports its line of hair and skin care products under the brands CHI, BioGlitz, and SunGlitz. Also ran for governor of Texas in 2010. wordpress.com