Lebanon is home to Miss Universe 1971 Georgina Rizk and Miss International 2002 Christina Sawaya. The country is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea. On November 22, 1943, the French Mandate over Lebanon ended and on October 24, … Continue reading Lebanon’s 6 most handsome men alive 2006
Greece’s 10 most handsome men alive 2006
Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe. Officially called the Hellenic Republic, the country shares land borders with North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, Turkey to the northeast and Albania to the northwest. On March 25, 1821, Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. On October 25, 1945, the country was admitted to … Continue reading Greece’s 10 most handsome men alive 2006
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USA’s 6 most handsome men alive 2006
Located in North America, the United States of America is a country with a federal district, 50 states and 326 Indian reservations. The country also has five major unincorporated territories namely American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. shares land borders with Canada to the north and … Continue reading USA’s 6 most handsome men alive 2006
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Tan Chui Mui’s film ‘Love Conquers All’, Gary Chaw’s album ‘Superman’ released
"Love Conquers All," released in Malaysia on December 21, 2006, features Coral Ong Li Whei as Ping, who falls in love with John in Kuala Lumpur while having a boyfriend in Penang. The film, directed by Tan Chui Mui, was showcased at international festivals. Gary Chaw's second album "Superman" followed shortly after.
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Miami, Florida’s Jorge Masvidal decisions Steve Berger at ‘BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations’ in St. Petersburg, Russia
Jorge Masvidal, 22, of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States was one of the winners at "BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations". It was the Cuban-Peruvian-American mixed martial artist's second bout in the MMA promotion founded by Calvin Ayre, 45. Featuring six MMA matches, “BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations” was held in Saint Petersburg, Russia on … Continue reading Miami, Florida’s Jorge Masvidal decisions Steve Berger at ‘BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations’ in St. Petersburg, Russia
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Nokuthula Sithole crowns Miss South Africa 2006 Megan Coleman in Sun City
Nokuthula Sithole was crowned Miss South Africa 2005 at Sun City and later crowned Megan Coleman in 2006. Sithole represented South Africa at Miss World 2006 but did not place. The 2006 Miss South Africa pageant featured 25 candidates, with Coleman winning and representing South Africa at Miss World 2007.
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Venezuela’s Alexandra Braun crowns Miss Earth 2006 Hil Hernandez in Manila, Philippines
Alexandra Braun from Venezuela was crowned Miss Earth 2005 in the Philippines, marking the first win for her country. In 2006, she returned to crown Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar from Chile as Miss Earth, the first winner from Chile. The 2006 pageant featured 82 candidates and various special awards.
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82 Miss Earth 2006 candidates competing in Manila, Philippines
Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, is an international beauty pageant emphasizing environmental advocacy, organized by Carousel Productions in the Philippines. The 2006 edition featured 82 contestants. Miss Earth 2005, Alexandra Braun of Venezuela, crowned her successor on November 26, 2006, at the National Museum in Manila.
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Phillip Noyce’s film ‘Catch a Fire’, Guy Sebastian’s album ‘Closer to the Sun’ released
"Catch a Fire," released on October 27, 2006, portrays the apartheid struggle in South Africa, focusing on officer Nic Vos and accused terrorist Patrick Chamusso. Meanwhile, Guy Sebastian’s third album, "Closer to the Sun," came out on October 28, 2006, featuring 14 tracks following his success on "Australian Idol."
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Sofia Coppola’s film ‘Marie Antoinette’, John Legend’s album ‘Once Again’ released
"Marie Antoinette," directed by Sofia Coppola, premiered in the U.S. on October 20, 2006, featuring Kirsten Dunst in the lead role. The film portrays the last queen of France. Meanwhile, John Legend released his second album, "Once Again," on October 24, 2006, showcasing collaborative tracks and featuring 13 songs.
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