Riyo Mori is Japan's second Miss Universe, winning in 2007 after Akiko Kojima's 1959 victory. Born in Shizuoka, she is a model, actor, and dancer. Mori graduated from Canadian schools, starred in reality shows, and has a daughter with attorney husband Brent Kaspar. She remains active in pageantry as a judge.
10 things about Miss Universe Japan 2022 Marybelen Sakamoto
Marybelen Sakamoto, a Peruvian-Japanese beauty queen from Japan, represented her country in Miss Universe 2022 but did not place. Born in Tokyo, she is multilingual and holds a degree in English literature. Sakamoto has traveled extensively, showcasing her cultural background and experiences in various countries.
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2025 Davao de Oro congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected
Davao de Oro, part of the Davao Region alongside four other provinces, elected new officials on May 12, 2025. Notable results include Raul Mabanglo as governor and Dorothy Gonzaga as vice governor. The province comprises 11 municipalities and 237 barangays, with Nabunturan as its capital. Athena Guardados represented Pantukan in Miss Philippines Earth 2023.
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Yui Suzuki stars in Chie Hayawaka’s film ‘Renoir’ with Lily Franky, Hikari Ishida
Yui Suzuki, at 11 years old, plays Fuki in the international co-production film "Renoir," filmed in 2012 and set in the late 1980s. Directed by Chie Hayakawa, the film explores family dynamics and challenges faced by children and adults. "Renoir" competes for the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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Kae Alexander biography: 13 things about actor born in Kobe, Japan
Kae Alexander, born Kae Yukawa in Kobe, Japan, is a London-based actor. She has appeared in numerous films and TV series, including "Game of Thrones" and "The Wheel of Time." After relocating from Hong Kong to London in 1995, she graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2011.
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Kana Yamaguchi biography: 10 things about Miss World Japan 2023
Kana Yamaguchi is a Japanese television anchor, model, and beauty queen from Toyama. With a background in sports science, she was crowned Miss World Japan 2022 and represented Japan at Miss World 2023. Yamaguchi enjoys handball, plays piano, speaks Japanese and English, and is 5'3" tall.
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Puredi Hillary biography: 13 things about Rancho Cucamonga, California pastor
In 2021, Rancho Cucamonga, California pastor Puredi Hillary was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a minor and lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14.
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Hiroyuki Sanada biography: 25 things about actor born in Tokyo, Japan
Hiroyuki Sanada, a Japanese actor, singer, and martial artist from Tokyo, is known for his roles in films like "The Last Samurai" and "The Wolverine." He is also a producer of the series "Shogun" and has won awards for his performances. Sanada, who will turn 64 in October 2024, has achieved success in both acting and music.
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Yukiko Okada biography: 10 things about singer born in Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan
Kayo Satō, also known as Yukiko Okada, was a Japanese singer and actress. Despite her early rejection from singing auditions, she won the "Star Tanjō!" competition in 1983 and achieved success with several singles. Tragically, at the age of 18, she died.
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Miyuki Cruz biography: 16 things about Miss International Dominican Republic 2024
Miyuki Julia Cruz Yoshihara is a Japanese-Dominican model and beauty queen from Santo Domingo. She pursued a dermatology degree while representing her country in Miss International. Born in Osaka, she is multilingual and has traveled extensively. In 2024, she was runner-up in Miss República Dominicana and became Miss International Dominican Republic.
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