13 things about Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova

Natalya Vladimirovna “Natalie” Glebova competed in Miss Universe Canada twice. She represented Canada in the 54th edition of Miss Universe.

BIOGRAPHY

Glebova is a Russian-Canadian author, television host, dancer, model and beauty queen based in Thailand. Born in Tuapse, Russia, she is the only child of Vladimir Slezin and Anna Glebova.

Slezin was as a radio communications specialist in the merchant marine industry while Anna was a high school teacher in Russia. They both became software specialists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

As a child, Natalie studied classical piano and competed in rhythmic gymnastics. Before becoming a beauty queen, she worked as a motivational speaker for elementary and high school students.

On November 11, 2025, Natalie turned 44. Here are 13 more things about her:

1. In 1994, she and her parents moved from Russia to Toronto.
2. From 2000 to 2004, she attended Ryerson University in Toronto where she earned her bachelor’s degree in commerce.
3. She was Miss Universe Canada 2004 third runner-up.
4. She won Miss Universe Canada 2005.
5. She won Miss Universe 2005.
6. From 2006 to 2018, she was the president of Fah Glebova International in Bangkok.
7. From 2007 to 2011, she was married to Thai professional tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan (ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์), who was born in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
8. In 2008, she and Pailin Rungratanasunthorn represented Thailand in “The Amazing Race Asia 3” and finished eighth.
9. In 2016, she married Mister Panama 2001 Dean Kelly and gave birth to their daughter Maya Kelly Glebova.
10. She and Dean were Señorita Panamá 2019 judges.
11. She was a Miss Charm 2023 judge.
12. She was a Miss Universe Thailand 2025 host.
13. She was a Miss Universe 2025 judge.

TIMELINE

Natalie is the first and still the only Miss Universe from Canada. She is 5’11” tall and she speaks Russian and English.

2000s

• On January 25, 2004, she competed against 49 other Miss Universe Canada 2004 candidates at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario. She was third runner-up to Venessa Fisher.
• On March 1, 2005, she competed against 32 Miss Universe Canada 2005 candidates at Le Casino in Montreal, Canada and won the title.
• On May 31, 2005, she represented Canada at Miss Universe 2005 and competed against 80 other candidates at the Impact Arena in Bangkok and won the title.
• On June 6, 2005, she and Carson Kressley attended The 2005 CFDA Fashion Awards at The New York Public Library in New York City. 
• On June 22, 2005, she and Miss Teen USA 2004 Shelley Hennig attended a live auction of designer iPod cases to benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer at Marc Ecko Enterprises in New York City.
• On July 11, 2005, she met the press at Le Casino in Montreal.
• On October 31, 2005, she attended New York Restoration Project’s 10th anniversary celebration at the Waldorf Astoria New York in New York City, New York, USA.
• On November 18, 2005, she visited Mumbai, India.
• On December 9, 2005, she visited Coral Reef Senior High School in Miami, Florida, USA.
• On February 1, 2006, she attended the book launch of Patrick Mullans’ “Kiss Kiss” at the The Four Seasons in New York City.
• On February 4, 2006, she and Sean Paul visited the Solstice Sunglass Boutique in New York City.
• On February 6, 2006, she attended the Cynthia Steffe Fall 2006 Fashion Show at The Promenade at Bryant Park in Manhattan, New York City.
• On March 29, 2006, she visited the opening party of Russian Fashion Week at the Hermitage Garden in Moscow, Russia, which marked the first time she visited Russia for the first time since 1994.
• On April 3, 2006, she attended VH1 Save the Music Benefit: Miss Universe 2005 and “Avenue Q” Trekkie Monster at Dave and Buster’s in New York City.
• On April 11, 2006, she attended the party for the spring issue of Hamptons Magazine’s in New York City. 
• On April 18, 2006, she attended the “Universal Beauty: The Miss Universe Guide to Beauty” book launch party at the Trump Tower in New York City along with Miss Universe 1967 Sylvia Hitchcock Carson, Miss Universe 1978 Margaret Gardiner , Miss Universe 1984 Yvonne Ryding, Miss Universe 1985 Deborah Carthy-Deu, Miss Universe 1986 Barbara Palacios Teyde, Miss Universe 1988 Porntip “Bui” Nakara Simon, Miss Universe 1990 Mona Grudt, Miss Universe 2002 Justine Pasek and Donald Trump.
• On May 21, 2006, she, Kressley and Miss Universe 2006 fourth runner-up Tara Conner attended AIDS Walk New York With Klein Creative Gift Bags at Central Park in New York City.
• On May 22, 2006, she visited Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, Nassau County, New York.
• On June 5, 2006, she attended Cable Positive’s 5th Annual Pop Awards at the IFC Center in New York City.
• On June 12, 2006, she attended SAPA Celebrity Benefit for PROJECT A.L.S at SAPA Restaurant in New York City.
• On June 13, 2006, she attended MAC Viva Glam Casino “Shanghai” to Benefit DIFFA at Skylight Studios in New York City.
• On July 7, 2006, she attended the Midsummer Night’s Dream Celebrity Poker evening held at the Avalon Club in Hollywood, California, USA
• On July 23, 2006, she crowned her successor Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
• In September 2006, she became the Fah Glebova International president.

2010s

• In January 2013, she obtained her certificate in nutrition for optimal health, wellness and sports from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, USA.
• In May 2015, she received her digital disc jockey license from SAE Institute Thailand.
• On April 9, 2016, she gave birth to Maya.
• On May 9, 2016, she and Dean got married.
• In December 2016, she and Dean co-founded Travelbook in Thailand.
• On January 29, 2017, she attended a Miss Universe 2016 red carpet event in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
• In January 2018, she and Dr. Patama Mokaves Dumas co-founded a program called EMPOWERED.
• In September 2018, she launched Natalie Glebova Inc.
• December 2018, her role as the Fah Glebova International president ended.
• On November 21, 2018, Hasmark Publishing published her book “I Am Winning: A Guide to Personal Empowerment“.
• On April 15, 2019, she and Dean attended ART BODEGA Magazine Celebrates Cover Girl Jean Shafiroff at Omar at Vaucluse in New York City.
• On April 18, 2019, she attended the book launch for Andres Pira‘s “Homeless To Billionaire” at Ascent Lounge in New York City.
• On June 20, 2019, she and Dean served as judges at Señorita Panamá 2019 at the Arena Roberto Duran in Panama City, Panama.
• On July 11, 2019, Hasmark Publishing published her book “Healthy Happy Beautiful“.

2020s

• On February 10, 2022, she and Dean celebrated his birthday in Manhattan.
• On December 19, 2022, she attended the unveiling of the 12th Miss Universe crown, which was crafted by Mouawad, at the TRUE ICON HALL of ICONSIAM in Bangkok.
• On February 16, 2023, she served as one of the Miss Charm 2023 judges at the HOA BINH Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• In May 2023, she, Dean and Maya visited Singapore.
• On June 25, 2023, she, Dean and Maya went to Panama, which marked the first time her daughter visited the country.
• On August 23, 2025, she and Matthew Deane hosted Miss Universe Thailand 2025 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.
• On November 21, 2025, she served as a judge at Miss Universe 2025 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand.