Carolyn Yapp flashes her beautiful smile as she poses for the camera in The Bahamas, where she will be vying for the coveted Miss Universe title next week.

On Wednesday, contestants in this year's Miss Universe 2009 competition participated in a fashion show in Nassau, Bahamas. Contestants from 84 countries will compete for the coveted crown on August 23. Here are some pictorial highlights.

Left: Miss Dominican Republic Ada de la Cruz walks the runway. Right: Miss Panama Diana Broce. - Contributed photos

Miss Bahamas Kiara Sherman strikes a pose like there's nothing to it.

Left: Miss Mexico Karla Carrillo shares a kiss with the crowd. Right: Miss Namibia Happie Ntelamo.