19 Miss Bhutan 2008 candidates competing in Thimphu

The first Miss Bhutan pageant is scheduled for October 10, 2008, at the YDF Auditorium in Thimpu, featuring 19 contestants. The winner will participate in Miss Earth 2008 on November 9 in the Philippines, marking Bhutan's debut in the competition. Candidates hail from various regions across Bhutan.

Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal TKOs Ryan Schultz at ‘World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5’ in Tokyo, Japan

Jorge Masvidal, 23, of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States has earned his first World Victory Road victory. Founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the mixed martial arts promotion promotes the Sengoku Raiden Championship. Featuring eight MMA matches, "World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5" was held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal TKOs Ryan Schultz at ‘World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5’ in Tokyo, Japan

Kim Jin-young’s film ‘Baby and I’, ‘The SHINee WORLD’ album released

"Baby and I," a dramatic comedy featuring Jang Keun-suk, was released in South Korea on August 13, 2008. The film follows high school senior Han Joon-soo, who unexpectedly becomes a father figure. Concurrently, SM Entertainment debuted Shinee's album "The Shinee World" on August 28, 2008, featuring their hit "Love Like Oxygen."

Jorge Masvidal

Miami, Florida’s Jorge Florida loses to Rodrigo Damm via TKO in Saitama, Japan

Jorge Masvidal, a 23-year-old fighter from Miami, debuted in the World Victory Road promotion during "Sengoku 3" in Japan. He faced Rodrigo Damm, losing by technical knockout in the second round, which raised Damm's record to 8-1 and lowered Masvidal's to 14-3. Masvidal previously held the AFC Welterweight Champion title.

David Ayer’s film ‘Street Kings’, Gary Valenciano’s album ‘Rebirth’ released

On April 2, 2008, Universal Records Philippines released Gary Valenciano's album "Rebirth," featuring 15 inspirational tracks, including his rendition of "Only Hope." Meanwhile, the action thriller film "Street Kings," directed by David Ayer, premiered on April 11, 2008, starring Keanu Reeves and Amaury Nolasco as detectives.

George Clooney’s film ‘Leatherheads’, Jay R’s album ‘Soul in Love’ released

"Soul in Love," Jay R's fourth studio album, was released for digital download on April 1, 2008, featuring 18 tracks. Concurrently, the film "Leatherheads," a sports comedy directed by George Clooney, premiered on April 4, 2008. Both Jay R and Ledisi star in notable projects during this period.

Wissam Hanna crowns Mister International 2007 Alan Bianco Martini in Kuching, Sarawak

Wissam Hanna from Lebanon was crowned Mister International 2006 on October 7, 2006, at The Pavillion in Singapore, competing against 18 candidates. He later crowned Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio of Brazil as his successor on December 31, 2007, in Malaysia, where 17 participants competed.

Lebanon’s 7 most handsome men alive 2007

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, 1945, the country … Continue reading Lebanon’s 7 most handsome men alive 2007

India’s 10 most handsome men alive 2007

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 2007

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17 Mister International 2007 competing in Kuching, Sarawak

Wissam Hanna represented Lebanon and won the Mister International 2006 title in Singapore, competing against 17 candidates. The runners-up included Erbert Javier Delgado from Venezuela and others from Greece, Latvia, and the U.S. Hanna is set to crown his successor at the next pageant on December 31, 2007, in Malaysia.