Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is not the only beauty queen Filipinos are supporting nowadays. Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 H’Hen Nie is receiving much love from the Philippines after her Top 5 finish in the international beauty pageant. In a recent interview with the Yan News show "Oh Man!," the host read a message from a … Continue reading Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie to Filipino fans: Thank you, Mabuhay, Philippines!
Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex to face Andy Souwer at ‘ONE: A New Era’ in Tokyo
ONE Championship has announced a match between Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex and Andy Souwer at "ONE: A New Era" in Tokyo on March 31, 2019. Yodsanklai aims to build on his recent victory, while Souwer seeks to end a two-fight losing streak. This bout marks the first ONE Championship event in Japan.
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Lebanon’s 18 most handsome men alive 2018
Lebanon is home to Miss Universe 1971 Georgina Rizk and Miss International 2002 Christina Sawaya. The country is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea. On November 22, 1943, the French Mandate over Lebanon ended and on October 24, … Continue reading Lebanon’s 18 most handsome men alive 2018
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Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie earns admiration from around the world after Miss Universe 2018 Top 5 finish
After finishing in the Top 5 of Miss Universe 2018, Miss Vietnam H'Hen Nie, 26, is receiving more and more praises from her fans from all over the world. The model with a Business Finance degree was the first representative from her country to make it to the Top 5 of the international beauty pageant. … Continue reading Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie earns admiration from around the world after Miss Universe 2018 Top 5 finish
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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray supports medical marijuana
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray supports medical marijuana use but opposes recreational use, citing moderation. The Philippines, her home country, still prohibits it, with a contentious drug war policy under President Duterte. Meanwhile, countries like South Korea and New Zealand have recently approved medical cannabis, joining others in legalization efforts.
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Puerto Rico’s Kiara Ortega finishes in Top 5 at Miss Universe 2018 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
