Kaya Chakrabortty is the current Miss Universe Japan 2024, an emergency medical technician and figure skater of mixed Bangladeshi and Japanese descent. On July 16, 2025, she will crown her successor during the 28th Miss Universe Japan pageant held in Tokyo, featuring 42 competitors vying for the title. Japan has 21 Miss Universe placements.
13 things about UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili from Tbilisi
Merab Dvalishvili is a Georgian MMA fighter competing in the UFC bantamweight division. Since his debut in 2017, he has achieved a professional record of 20 wins and 4 losses, becoming the UFC Bantamweight Champion in September 2024. Dvalishvili's training began in Tbilisi, excelling in various martial arts.
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13 things about UFC fighter Jeka Saragih from Simalungun, North Sumatra
Jeka Asparido Saragih is Indonesia's first MMA fighter signed with the UFC, competing in the featherweight division. Born in North Sumatra, he has a professional record of 14 wins and 3 losses. After debuting with the UFC in February 2023, he has fought three opponents, including notable victories and a recent defeat.
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13 things about UFC fighter Yoo Joo Sang from Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi
Yoo Joo Sang is a professional MMA fighter from Uijeongbu, South Korea, currently signed with the UFC. Nicknamed "Little Zombie," he holds a purple belt in Brazilian jiujitsu and has an undefeated record of 8-0. He enjoys soccer and reading and trains at multiple gyms in South Korea.
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10 things about UFC fighter Yanal Ashmouz from Kfar Kama, Israel
Yanal Ashmouz is an Israeli mixed martial artist of Circassian descent, currently competing in the lightweight division under the UFC. He has an MMA record of 8 wins and 1 loss, debuting professionally in 2017 and in the UFC in 2023. His fight name is Red Fox.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nepal 2018 Manita Devkota
Manita Devkota represented Nepal in the 67th Miss Universe competition, won by Catriona Gray. A women's health advocate, she was born in Sankhuwasabha and raised in Gorkha, Nepal, later moving to North Carolina. She holds a public health degree, was Miss Nepal 2018, and has engaged in international advocacy and training initiatives.
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37 Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2025 candidates competing in Bangkok
Manhunt International Male Supermodel, established in 1993, is the leading global competition for male models. Kevin Dasom from Thailand won the 2024 title. In 2025, 37 contestants will vie for the crown, with Dasom crowning his successor on June 10 in Bangkok, marking the competition's 23rd edition.
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10 things about Miss World Asia 2016 Natasha Mannuela Halim
Natasha Mannuela Halim, an Indonesian architect, fashion designer, and model, represented Indonesia in the 66th Miss World, where she was second runner-up. She won Miss Indonesia 2016 and is also recognized as Miss World Asia 2016. Halim married Giovanni Vergio in 2021 and became a mother in 2025.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori
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.
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13 things about Miss Charm 2023 second runner-up Olivia Tan
Olivia Aten, an Indonesian beauty queen and content creator, participated in Miss Charm 2023, finishing as the second runner-up. Born in Pontianak, she studied in four countries and has traveled extensively. Aten has also been involved in teaching languages to children in orphanages while holding various beauty titles and achievements.
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