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The Republic of India is a country in South Asia. The country shares land borders with Bhutan, China and Nepal to the north, Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east and Pakistan to the west. India was admitted to the United Nations on October 30, 1945. As a dominion, the country gained its independence from the … Continue reading India’s 10 most handsome men alive 2009
Ngo Tien Doan crowns Mister International 2009 Bruno Kettels in Taichung
Ngô Tiến Đoàn of Vietnam won Mister International 2008 in Taiwan, with 30 competitors. He crowned Joan Bruno Kettels Torrico from Bolivia as his successor in 2009, with 29 competitors. Previous winners include Wissam Hanna from Lebanon and Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio from Brazil in 2006 and 2007 respectively.
29 Mister International 2009 candidates competing in Taichung
Ngô Tiến Đoàn won the Mister International 2008 title in Taiwan, competing among 30 candidates. Mohamad Chamseddine from Lebanon was the runner-up, followed by Zhang Lun Shuo, Mihovil Barun, and Vincent Cleuren. The 2009 edition features 29 competitors, with the crowning scheduled for December 19, 2009, in Taichung.
Karla Henry crowns Miss Earth 2009 Larissa Ramos in Boracay, Aklan, Philippines
Karla Henry from the Philippines was crowned Miss Earth 2009 on November 9, 2008. She later crowned Larisa Ramos of Brazil as the new Miss Earth in 2009, who competed against 79 candidates. The event featured various special awards and placements, highlighting contestants from multiple countries.
80 Miss Earth 2009 candidates candidates competing in Boracay, Aklan
The Miss Earth 2009 coronation ceremony will take place on November 22, 2009, at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort in the Philippines. Eighty contestants from various countries will vie for the title, following Karla Henry's reign as Miss Earth 2008, highlighting the pageant's international scope and commitment to environmental advocacy.
Gloc-9’s album ‘Matrikula’, Olivia M. Lamasan’s film ‘In My Life’ released
"Matrikula," Gloc-9's fourth studio album, was released on September 13, 2009, by Musiko Records and Sony Music Philippines. The album features 16 tracks, including collaborations with various artists. Meanwhile, the drama film "In My Life," starring Luis Manzano and directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, premiered in theaters on September 16, 2009.
Faraliza Tan crowns Miss Singapore World 2009 Ris Low at Shangri-La Hotel
Faraliza Tan, a media and communication student at Nanyang Technological University, was crowned Miss Singapore World 2008 at age 22. She represented Singapore at Miss World 2008 but did not place. In 2009, she crowned Ris Low as her successor for Miss Singapore World, who later competed in Miss World 2009.
Tamar Ziskind crowns Malkat HaYofi 2009 Adi Rodnitzky in Haifa
Tamar Ziskind was crowned Malkat HaYofi 2008 in Haifa, Israel. She represented Israel at Miss World 2008 but did not place. In March 2009, Ziskind crowned Adi Rodnitzky as her successor. The Malkat HaYofi 2009 pageant featured 20 candidates and included performances by notable artists at the Haifa Convention Center.
Ross Katz’s ‘Taking Chance’ film, Karylle’s album ‘Time for Letting Go’ released
"Taking Chance," a historical drama directed by Ross Katz, aired on HBO on February 21, 2009, following U.S. Marine Colonel Michael Strobl's journey transporting Marine Chance Phelps' remains. Meanwhile, Karylle released her third studio album, "Time for Letting Go," on February 23, 2009, featuring 11 tracks, including collaborations with her mother.
