A book about the rise of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons from cellar dwellers of the collegiate league to finals contenders in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 81 was launched December 9, 2019 at the UP Executive House in Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Titled "Nowhere to Go But … Continue reading Naveen K. Ganglani’s UP Fighting Maroons-inspired book ‘Nowhere to Go But UP’ launched
Punta Cana’s Clauvid Dály represents Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Clauvid Luz Dály Cabrera, 18, from Punta Cana, was a quarterfinalist in Miss Universe 2019, ranking in the Top 20 among 90 contestants. The event occurred on December 8, hosted by Steve Harvey, with Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa as the winner. Dály had previously won Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2019.
Monaco’s Sylvie Silva represents Portugal at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Sylvie da Costa Silva, a 20-year-old from Monaco and Portugal, was a quarterfinalist in Miss Universe 2019, held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa winning. Notable judges included former titleholders and American personalities, while Olivia Culpo and Vanessa Lachey presented backstage.
Albania’s Cindy Marina finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 in Atlanta, Georgia
Cindy Marina, 21, of Albania was one of the quarterfinalists in Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 20 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. The Miss Universe 2019 coronation night took place at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on December 8, 2019. It was hosted by Steve … Continue reading Albania’s Cindy Marina finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 in Atlanta, Georgia
Jakarta, Indonesia’s Frederika Alexis Cull makes Miss Universe history
Frederika Alexis Cull, 20, of Indonesia was one of the semifinalists at Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 10 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. This makes Cull the first ever woman representing Indonesia to ever place in the Top 10 of Miss Universe. She was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2019 … Continue reading Jakarta, Indonesia’s Frederika Alexis Cull makes Miss Universe history
Charlotte, North Carolina’s Cheslie Kryst finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 10 in Atlanta, Georgia
Cheslie Kryst, 28, of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States was one of the semifinalists in Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 10 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. Born on April 28, 1991 in Charlotte, North Carolina to a Polish American father an African American mother, USA, Kryst attended Northwestern … Continue reading Charlotte, North Carolina’s Cheslie Kryst finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 10 in Atlanta, Georgia
Cali’s Gabriela Tafur represents Colombia at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Gabriela Tafur, a 24-year-old from Colombia, was a Top 10 finalist in Miss Universe 2019 held on December 8 at Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa winning. Tafur emphasized women's autonomy in healthcare during the Q&A segment, addressing reproductive health issues.
Bangkok’s Paweensuda Drouin represents Thailand at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Paweensuda Drouin, 26, from Bangkok, Thailand, was a Top 5 finalist in Miss Universe 2019, held on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa winning. Drouin emphasized the importance of balancing privacy and security during the question and answer segment.
Iceland’s Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 10 in Atlanta, Georgia
Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, 19, of Iceland was one of the semifinalists in Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 10 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. Hosted by Steve Harvey, 62, the Miss Universe 2019 coronation night took place at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on December … Continue reading Iceland’s Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 10 in Atlanta, Georgia
Mexico’s Sofia Aragon is Miss Universe 2019 second runner-up
Sofía Aragón, 25, was the first runner-up in Miss Universe 2019, held on December 8. The event saw 90 candidates competing, with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa winning. Aragón emphasized the importance of peaceful protests for change and teaching young girls to recognize their intrinsic value beyond appearances.
