The inaugural Miss Union Baku took place on August 20, 2016, in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring 10 candidates and judges including Gulnara Khalilova. Maia Amashukeli from Georgia won the title, with Laman Ahmadova as 1st runner-up and Emilia Dobreva from Russia as 2nd runner-up. Various special awards were also presented.
Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl can cook pizza from scratch
Mark "Mugen" Striegl loves to eat and cook pizza. We talked about his passion for cooking in a one-on-one interview with the Asian mixed martial arts superstar earlier today in a newly opened restaurant in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, where I am currently based. "After I'm done fighting, I'd like to have my own … Continue reading Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl can cook pizza from scratch
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Mark Striegl would be honored to be in a Brillante Mendoza film
Mark "Mugen" Striegl and Brillante Mendoza are two of the Filipinos who have been bringing honor to the Philippines. The former is one of the hottest prospects in Asian mixed martial arts while the latter is the only Filipino filmmaker to win Best Director at Cannes Film Festival, the Olympics of filmmaking. As a fighter … Continue reading Mark Striegl would be honored to be in a Brillante Mendoza film
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Miss Universe Thailand 2016 results: Aniporn Chalermburanawong crowns Chalita Suansane in Bangkok
beauty pageant: Miss Universe Thailand edition: 17th international memberships: Miss Universe, Miss Earth venue: Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand date: July 14, 2016 hosts: Hemmawat Nittayaros, Elizabeth Sadler Leenanuchai broadcaster: Channel 3 candidates: 40 FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAMETop 16Chonlada ParnsinunChonlakarn PuangnoyJidapa WatcharasinapornSaruda TheerarattananukunchaiSupatra KiatjarungphanTanawan SrisakuldisTop 10Kusuma Chawdon Peerada SornchaiPurichaya JenjobjingSuchani NielsenSupharat Khunrak SPECIAL AWARDS Miss Photogenic: … Continue reading Miss Universe Thailand 2016 results: Aniporn Chalermburanawong crowns Chalita Suansane in Bangkok
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Kamel Raad crowns Mister United Continents 2016 Mohit Singh in Pasig
Kamel Raad represented Lebanon and won the Mister United Continents title in 2015. He returned in 2016 to crown his successor, Mohit Singh from India, who also competed at Rubaru Mister India 2016. The 2016 pageant featured 12 participants, with Singh ultimately taking home the title.
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12 Mister United Continents 2016 candidates competing in Pasig
Kamel Raad from Lebanon participated in the Mister United Continents 2015 pageant, securing first runner-up. He was 27 during the event and previously competed as Mister Lebanon 2014 third runner-up. The 2016 edition features 12 contestants from various countries, alongside the Master United Continents competition for older participants.
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Maayan Keren crowns Malkat HaYofi 2016 Karin Alia in Tel Aviv
Maayan Keren from Ashdod, Israel won Malkat Hayofi 2015, while Avigail Alfatov from Acre was crowned Na’arat Israel 2015. In 2016, Keren and Alfatov returned to crown their successors, Karin Alia and Yam Kaspers Anshel. Keren withdrew from Miss World 2015, and Alfatov competed in Miss Universe 2015 without placing.
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Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers
Kim Tae-hyung and Kim Jong-hyun are two of the most popular K-pop stars of this generation. Their respective stage names are V and Jonghyun. Born in Daegu, South Korea, V attended Korean Arts High School in Seoul, South Korea and Global Cyber University in Cheonan, South Korea. He is one of the seven members of … Continue reading Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers
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2016 Navotas congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Navotas, a city in Metro Manila, features Asia's third-largest fish port. Congressman Tobias Tiangco has served since 2010. In the 2016 elections, John Tiangco was elected mayor, with various councilors from both districts. Navotas has also produced notable representatives in beauty pageants and competitions like Wendy Valdez and Mark Baron.
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2016 Las Piñas congressman, mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Las Piñas, a city in Metro Manila, has been represented by Congressman Mark Aguilar Villar since 2010. The 2016 local elections resulted in significant victories for Villar and Mayor Imelda Aguilar. The city features 20 barangays and is home to several educational institutions. Notable Miss Philippines Earth participants from Las Piñas were unplaced.
