Singapore’s 10 most handsome men alive 2008

The Republic of Singapore is a sovereign island city-state in Southeast Asia. The country borders the South China Sea to the east, the Straits of Malacca to the west and the Riau Islands, Indonesia to the south. On August 6, 1965, Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became independent. Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan … Continue reading Singapore’s 10 most handsome men alive 2008

Lebanon’s 8 most handsome men alive 2008

The Republic of Lebanon is a country in Western Asia. 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, 1945, the country joined the … Continue reading Lebanon’s 8 most handsome men alive 2008

India’s 10 most handsome men alive 2008

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 2008

Alan Bianco Martini crowns Mister International 2008 Ngo Tien Doan in Taichung

Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio of Brazil won Mister International 2007 in Malaysia, with 17 contestants. He crowned his successor, Ngô Tiến Đoàn of Vietnam, at the 2008 event in Taiwan, featuring 30 competitors. Mister International was founded by Alan Sim.

Oh Jong Sung, Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio, Wissam Hanna

30 Mister International 2008 candidates competing in Taichung

Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio represented Brazil at Mister International 2007 and competed against 16 other candidates at the Sarawak Chamber Ballroom in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on December 31, 2007. He won the title. Runner-up to Martini was Oh Jong Sung of South Korea. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Aristotelis Spyridon Bolovinos of Greece, … Continue reading 30 Mister International 2008 candidates competing in Taichung

Canada’s Jessica Trisko crowns Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry in Angeles City, Philippines

Jessica Trisko of Canada was crowned Miss Earth 2007 on November 11 at the University of the Philippines. Nearly a year later, she crowned Karla Henry from the Philippines as her successor, the first Miss Earth from Asia. The 2008 pageant featured 85 candidates and took place on November 9 in Angeles City.

85 Miss Earth 2008 candidates competing in Quezon City, Philippines

Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, is an international beauty pageant focusing on environmental issues. The 2008 edition will take place on November 9, with 85 contestants vying for the title. Jessica Nicole Trisko, Miss Earth 2007, will crown her successor at the event in the Philippines.

Jorge Masvidal

Florida’s Jorge Florida decisions Tae Hyun Bang at ‘World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6’ in Saitama

Jorge Masvidal, 23, from Miami, secured his second World Victory Road win at "World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6" in Saitama, Japan on November 1, 2008. He defeated Tae Hyun Bang in a Sengoku Lightweight Grand Prix bout, improving his record to 16-3. Masvidal had earlier won the AFC Welterweight Championship in Florida, USA.

Harru Suharyadi’s film ‘Cinta Setaman’, Anggun’s album ‘Elevation’ released

"Cinta Setaman," an anthology drama film produced by Vandea Pictures, was released in Indonesia on October 16, 2008. It features eight stories with a diverse cast including Joko Anwar and Titiek Puspa. Anggun's fourth international album, "Elevation," was launched shortly after on October 20, 2008, featuring 13 tracks.

Miss Bhutan 2008 Tsokye Tsomo Karchung crowned in Thimphu

Tsokye Tsomo Karchung, born in Thimphu, Bhutan, became Miss Bhutan 2008 at age 24. She will represent Bhutan at Miss Earth, marking the country's debut in the pageant. The event, advocating environmental awareness, features over 80 candidates, with the reigning Miss Earth, Jessica Trisko, crowning her successor on November 9, 2008.