Miss World 2016 hot picks: Miss Philippines Catriona Gray is the top favourite contestant

The Miss World 2016 beauty pageant has begun and so is the prediction as to which contestant will win the coveted crown. This year, 119 beauties from across the world are participating in the Miss World 2016 competition, but only one will be crowned the winner on December 18.

So, who has the highest chance of winning the Miss World 2016 crown? Missosology, a leading beauty pageant website, has named five contestants based on the Miss World Talent event round. Here are the top five contestants, who are currently the favourites.

Miss Philippines Catriona Gray: The contestant from the Philippines remains hot favourite every year and this year is no different. Gray has topped the hot picks second time in a row now. According to Missosology, she is good-hearted, sincere and down to earth when it comes to meeting her fans.

Miss Mexico Ana Girault: Miss Mexico has taken the second spot in the hot picks list. The website points out that, she is a strong contender this year and is exactly like what a modern-day beauty should be like. Her outspoken nature and confidence make her a fan favourite.

Miss Ukraine Oleksandra Kucherenko: Third in the list is Miss Ukraine. Missosology reports that Kucherenko has a potential to take the Miss World 2016 crown home. The teenager is a strong contender and a fan favourite.

Miss Slovakia Kristína Činčurová: Miss Slovakia has made it in Missosology's top five hot picks for the first time this year. Unlike the previous year's contestants, Činčurová cannot be ignored this year. The beauty has all the chances of making it in the top 10 final list and also winning the sub-contests, including the Top Model competition.

The fifth contestant in the hot pick list is Miss Dominican Republic Yaritza Reyes. Calling her a living doll, Missosology reported that Reyes could win the second crown for her country.

So, if you have missed your favourite contestant in the list, then don't get disappointed. The website claims that the ranking will change depending on sports, beauty with a purpose and the top model competitions.