Founded in 868, Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. The country is bordered by Spain to the north and east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. In 1986, Portugal and Spain joined the European Economic Community (EEC), which later became the European Union (EU). In 1996, Portugal co-founded the Community of … Continue reading Portugal’s 13 most handsome men alive 2014
Jordan Wessel crowns Miss Arizona USA 2015 Maureen Montagne in Mesa
Jordan Wessel, from Ahwatukee, Arizona, won the Miss Arizona USA 2014 title on December 1, 2013, and later crowned her successor, Maureen Montagne, in 2014. She represented Arizona at Miss USA 2014, finishing in the Top 20 among 50 candidates. Currently, Arizona has 23 placements in Miss USA history.
Colombia’s Juan David Zarama wins Mr. Real Universe 2014 in Guayaquil
Juan David Zarama Perini, a 23-year-old model and law student from Colombia, won the inaugural Mr. Real Universe pageant on November 16, 2014, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Competing against 11 candidates, he emerged victorious. The event highlighted South American talent and drew attention due to its competitive nature and prestigious location.
Kevin Greutert’s film ‘Jessabelle, Foo Fighters’ album ‘Sonic Highways’ released
"Jessabelle," a supernatural horror film directed by Kevin Greutert, was released on November 7, 2014, featuring Joelle Carter and Sarah Snook. Concurrently, Foo Fighters released their eighth album "Sonic Highways" on November 10, 2014, accompanied by a documentary miniseries airing on HBO, documenting its creation.
62 Miss Arizona USA 2015 candidates competing in Mesa
Jordan Wessel, a student at Arizona State University, won the Miss Arizona USA 2014 title on December 1, 2013, at the Mesa Arts Center. She will crown her successor on November 23, 2014, during the 64th pageant edition, featuring 62 contestants competing for the Miss Arizona USA 2015 crown.
Vedra Karamitas biography: 13 things about Miss World South Africa 1964
Vedra Karamitas was a Greek-South African ballet teacher and the first Miss South Africa of Greek descent. Born in Limpopo, she won Miss South Africa 1964 and competed in Miss World. She struggled with health issues and faced legal troubles before tragically taking her own life in 1970 at age 28.
Francisco Escobar crowns Mister World 2014 Nicklas Pedersen in Torbay, Devon
Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Colombia won Mister World 2012, competing against 48 candidates on November 24, 2012. His successor, Nicklas Pedersen from Denmark, was crowned on June 15, 2014, among 46 competitors. The pageant included various fast-track events, with Pedersen excelling in sports.
46 Mister World 2014 candidates competing in Torbay, Devon
Francisco Javier Escobar Parra represented Colombia and won Mister World 2012, competing against 47 candidates in England. The pageant's runner-up was Andrew James Peñaflorida Wolff from the Philippines. On June 15, 2014, Escobar will crown his successor at Mister World 2014, with 46 contestants participating.
‘Rise Like a Phoenix’ by Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen
"Rise Like a Phoenix," performed by Conchita Wurst, won the 59th Eurovision Song Contest for Austria on May 10, 2014. Written by Alexander Zuckowski and others, Wurst was selected by Österreichischer Rundfunk as the representative. The contest featured 37 entries and took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, garnering significant acclaim.
Myanmar’s Myat Thuya Lwin wins Mister Global 2014 in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima
Myat Thuya Lwin, a 20-year-old Burmese model from Yangon, won the Mister Global 2014 title in a competition held in Thailand on March 27, 2014, standing 6'2" tall. Competing against 15 participants, he also received Missosology's Choice award and placed in talent finals, affirming his exceptional performance.
