Kiara Ortega, at age 25, represented Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe 2018, reaching the Top 5 among 94 contestants. Her impactful response about press freedom highlighted its significance. Although she didn't make the Top 3, Ortega marked a comeback for Puerto Rico, previously unplaced from 2014 to 2017, continuing its legacy in the pageant.
Vietnam’s H’Hen Niê makes history at Miss Universe 2018 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
H'Hen Niê, 26, made history as the first Miss Vietnam to reach the Top 5 in Miss Universe 2018. Born in Đắk Lắk, she competed among 94 women in Thailand, responding positively to a question about the #MeToo movement. Niê’s achievement marked a significant milestone for Vietnam in the pageant's history.
South Africa’s Tamaryn Green is runner-up to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray of the Philippines
Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green was the first runner-up at Miss Universe 2018, where Catriona Gray from the Philippines won. The event featured finalists sharing personal lessons, with Green emphasizing shared humanity. Miss Venezuela was the second runner-up. Notable participants included past winners and a record-setting transwoman contestant.
What Catriona Gray and Miss Universe 2018 judge Michelle McLean have in common
Catriona Gray, 24, and Michelle McLean, 46, share a connection as Miss Universe contestant and judge, respectively. McLean, Miss Universe 1992, remains Namibia's sole titleholder. Gray, a former Miss World Top 5 finalist and winner of Binibining Pilipinas, represents the Philippines in Miss Universe 2018, competing on December 17 in Bangkok.
7 women to serve as Miss Universe 2018 judges in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Miss Universe 2018 marks the first occurrence of an all-female judging panel since the pageant's inception in 1952. The judges include notable figures such as Bui Simon, Iman Oubou, Janaye Ingram, Liliana Gil Valletta, Michelle McLean, Monique Lhuillier, and Richelle Singson-Michael, highlighting their diverse achievements and backgrounds.
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters crowns Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa won Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, competing against 91 candidates. She crowned her successor, Catriona Gray of the Philippines, in Thailand on December 17, 2018. South Africa's previous winner was Margaret Gardiner in 1978, while the Philippines celebrated its fourth title with Gray's victory.
Is Sarah Rose Summers a stupid, xenophobic and ignorant racist and bully?
To be fair, Sarah Rose Summers, 24, of Omaha, Nebraska, United States does not deserve all these names her haters are calling her. I don't think she is stupid, xenophobic and ignorant and I don't believe she is a racist or a bully. What Summers said H’Hen Nie, 26, of Cư M'gar, Đắk Lắk, Vietnam was just insensitive. … Continue reading Is Sarah Rose Summers a stupid, xenophobic and ignorant racist and bully?
ONE Championship’s Lightweight World Grand Prix to start in Singapore at ‘ONE: Call to Greatness’
After signing former Ultimate Fighting Championship champions Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, 32, of Parkland, Washington, United States and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez, 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, ONE Championship announced that it would hold two Grands Prix in 2019. This was confirmed on December 13, 2018 by Chatri Sityodtong, the chairman and chief executive … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Lightweight World Grand Prix to start in Singapore at ‘ONE: Call to Greatness’
EXO’s ‘Love Shot’ music video released
The most recent song of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO titled "Love Shot" was released on December 13, 2018. On the same day, SM Entertainment published the music video of the song on YouTube. "Love Shot" is from the repackaged fifth studio album of EXO of the same name. SM Entertainment released the original … Continue reading EXO’s ‘Love Shot’ music video released
Flu delays Super Junior’s Ryeowook’s ‘Drunk on Love’ album release
The flu virus is not only annoying, devastating and contagious. It can be so powerful that it can delay the release of an album of a K-pop star. Label SJ was supposed to release "Drunk on Love," the second mini-album of Kim Ryeo Wook (김려욱), 31, who is professionally known as Ryeowook (려욱), on December … Continue reading Flu delays Super Junior’s Ryeowook’s ‘Drunk on Love’ album release
