It was a redemptive win for ONE Championship fighter Rajinder “Knockout” Singh Meena, 31, of India on January 26, 2018 when he faced Zhang Ze Hao, 25, of China at “ONE: Global Superheroes” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Their lightweight bout was the second bout of the … Continue reading India’s Rajinder Singh Meena submits China’s Zhang Ze Hao in Pasay, Philippines
ONE Championship debutante Lan Ming Qiang wants Chinese athletes to gain more exposure
Hailing from Guangxi, China, Lan Ming Qiang, 24, is making his ONE Championship debut on January 26, 2018 at “ONE: Global Superheroes”. He replaced Pongsiri Mitsatit, 21, of Thailand as the opponent of Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, of Baguio City, Philippines. “I am proud to be part of a great martial arts organization like … Continue reading ONE Championship debutante Lan Ming Qiang wants Chinese athletes to gain more exposure
China’s Xiong Jing Nan crowned ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion in Jakarta, Indonesia
"The Panda" Xiong Jing Nan of China is ONE Championship's inaugural women's strawweight world champion. She won the title at "ONE: Kings of Courage" at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20, 2018. In the main event, Xiong defeated Tiffany Teo of Singapore via technical knockout. In particular, the Chinese mixed martial … Continue reading China’s Xiong Jing Nan crowned ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion in Jakarta, Indonesia
Philippines’ Rene Catalan TKOs China’s Peng Xue Wen in Jakarta, Indonesia
Rene Catalan of the Philippines was one of the winners at “ONE: Kings of Courage”, a mixed martial arts event held at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20, 2018. It is the first ONE Championship live event in 2018. In the third bout and first match in the main card, Catalan turned in one … Continue reading Philippines’ Rene Catalan TKOs China’s Peng Xue Wen in Jakarta, Indonesia
Thailand’s Poowisa Chawang crowned Miss All Nations 2017 in Nanjing, China
Representing Thailand, Poowisa Chawang was crowned Miss All Nations 2017 on January 18, 2018 in Nanjing, China. She inherited the crown from Miss All Nations 2016 Laura Skutane of Latvia. Miss All Nations 2017 was the ninth edition of the international beauty pageant. Aside from winning the title, Chawang also won the Miss Beautiful Body award. … Continue reading Thailand’s Poowisa Chawang crowned Miss All Nations 2017 in Nanjing, China
12th Asian Film Awards nominations announced in Hong Kong
The Asian Film Awards (AFA) Academy has announced the nominations for the 12th Asian Film Awards (AFA) in Hong Kong, China. For this edition, submissions were received from 26 countries and regions and 89 nominations were made for 17 awards, including the newly added Best New Director and Best Action Film. The nominations represent 32 films from 10 countries … Continue reading 12th Asian Film Awards nominations announced in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Alice Lee Giannetta crowned Mrs. World 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Representing Hong Kong, Alice Lee Giannetta, 34, was crowned Mrs. World 2018 on December 16, 2017 at the Emperors Palace Center Court in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africa, besting 34 other candidates. A mother of one, she has been married for two years to Pasquale Giannetta. Both Alice and Pasquale are lawyers. In an interview with Esquire, she … Continue reading Hong Kong’s Alice Lee Giannetta crowned Mrs. World 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Mrs. World 2018 results: Giuliana Zevallos crowns Alice Lee Giannetta in Johannesburg, South Africa
beauty pageant: Mrs. Worldedition: 27thdate: December 16, 2017venue: Emperors Palace Center Court, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africahosts: Katlego Maboe, Diane Hardgrovecandidates: 35 FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME (COUNTRY/TERRITORY)Top 12Mekayla Fawn Eppers (America)Mette Riis Vogelius (Denmark)Alexandra Johnston (Ireland)Anna Shpikelman (Russia)Lydia Yhnell Pugh (United Kingdom)Hana Hanh Tran (Vietnam)Top 6Charity Majors (Americas)Solange Tuyishime (Canada)Nicole Capper (South Africa)Top 3Daria Reut (Belarus)Jennifer Miranda (Costa Rica)Alice Lee … Continue reading Mrs. World 2018 results: Giuliana Zevallos crowns Alice Lee Giannetta in Johannesburg, South Africa
Asian Supermodel Contest 2017 results: China’s Yue Han wins on Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
beauty pageant: Asian Supermodel Contestedition: 11thdate: December 16, 2017venue: Imperial Palace, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islandscandidates: 27 FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME (COUNTRYTERRITORY)Top 27Alena Konstantinova (Uzbekistan)Chenaya Aston (Australia)Chen Yihsin (Taiwan)Hayley McCrindle (New Zealand)Huang Wanyu (Taiwan)Jo Yeon Hee (South Korea)Klea Pineda (Philippines)Nive Dita (India)Saranratch Saetiao (Thailand)Tashi Levett (New Zealand)Ujin Munkhbaatar (Mongolia)Top 16Amreet Kaur (Malaysia)Feng Kaiyi (Hong Kong)Kristina Azizova (Uzbekistan)Maria Epifanova (Russia)Namuuzul Altangerel (Mongolia)Nantaporn Chaiwirattana (Thailand)Rio Taniguchi (Japan)Sakai Yuka (Japan)Sienna Harvey (Australia)Wong Yimchit … Continue reading Asian Supermodel Contest 2017 results: China’s Yue Han wins on Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Was Zhang Ziyi slapped by ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ co-star Gong Li 7 times?
It has been more than a decade since Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi co-starred in “Memoirs of a Geisha”. Recently, the latter shared how she and her co-star executed one particular scene that involved slapping. Zhang is one of the mentors on “The Birth of Actors,” a Chinese reality show debuted on Zhejiang Satellite TV … Continue reading Was Zhang Ziyi slapped by ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ co-star Gong Li 7 times?
