Da'Mon Blackshear is a professional MMA fighter competing in the bantamweight division under the UFC. Known as "Da Monster," he has a record of 16 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw. Trained at Kill Cliff Fight Club, he made his UFC debut in 2022 and is from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
13 things about Miss International Philippines 2024 Angelica Lopez
Angelica Danao Lopez, a Filipino beauty queen, was born in Bataraza, Palawan. She has held titles in various pageants, including Bb. Pilipinas-International 2023. Lopez has represented the Philippines in competitions like Miss Asia Global and Miss International, achieving runner-up placements and finishing in the Top 16 at Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Gomez
Beatrice Gomez is a Filipino model, athlete, and beauty queen known for her achievements in volleyball and mixed martial arts. She made history as the first openly bisexual Miss Universe contestant, finishing in the Top 5 in 2021. Gomez has also served in various leadership roles and participated in charity work.
10 things about Miss Universe Croatia 2022 Arijana Podgajski
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Jennifer Guilbeault, born in 2001 in Northbridge, Massachusetts, graduated from Manhattan College in 2023. Following a series of public relations internships, she gained notoriety in 2024 when she pepper-sprayed Uber driver Shohel Mahmud. In 2025, she pleaded guilty to a hate crime and avoided prison, receiving community service and therapy instead.
13 things about Miss Universe Zambia 2024 Brandina Lubuli
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10 things about Miss Earth Russia 2023 Daria Lukonkina
Daria Vladimirovna Lukonkina, a Russian fashion model and beauty queen from Nizhny Novgorod, won Krasa Rossii 2022 and became Miss Earth Russia 2023. Born on April 19, 2003, she was the 19th Russian contestant in Miss Earth, finishing as a runner-up in 2023. She advocates for environmental preservation and enjoys swimming.
10 things about Miss Eco Thailand 2025 Natthakan Kunchayawanat
Natthakan Kunchayawanat, a Thai beauty queen from Chonburi, will represent Thailand in the 10th Miss Eco International. Born in 1998, she is Miss Grand Chonburi 2024 and a semifinalist in Miss Grand Thailand 2024. Kunchayawanat has visited various locations in Thailand and abroad, showcasing her commitment to beauty pageantry.
10 things about Miss Eco Brazil 2025 Brenda Matos
Brenda Karoline Matos de Oliveira is a Brazilian model and beauty queen from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, representing Brazil in Miss Eco International 2025. She won Miss Eco Brazil 2024 and is the second titleholder from her state. Matos has extensive modeling experience across several countries. Her birthday is on May 19, 2025.
