List of Asian countries, sub-regions

Central Asia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan East Asia China (Hong Kong, Macau) Japan Mongolia North Korea South Korea Taiwan Southeast Asia Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Timor-Leste Vietnam South Asia Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan India Iran Maldives Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka Western Asia Armenia Azerbaijan Bahrain Cyprus Georgia Iraq Israel … Continue reading List of Asian countries, sub-regions

Rizal’s Gloc-9, Yeng Constantino’s ‘Bugtong’ included in ‘Talumpati’ album

"Talumpati," Gloc-9's fifth studio album, was released on February 23, 2011. Featuring 16 tracks, collaborations include "Bugtong" with Yeng Constantino. Gloc-9, active since 2000, transitioned to Sony Music after earlier work with Star Music. Yeng, a "Pinoy Dream Academy" winner, debuted with "Salamat" in 2007.

Singapore’s 10 most handsome men alive 2010

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 2010

Lebanon’s 10 most handsome men alive 2010

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 10 most handsome men alive 2010

India’s 10 most handsome men alive 2010

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 2010

Bruno Kettels crowns Mister International 2010 Ryan Terry in Jakarta

Bruno Kettels from Bolivia won the Mister International 2009 title on December 19, 2009, in Taiwan, with 29 candidates competing. He crowned Ryan Terry of Great Britain as his successor on November 20, 2010, in Jakarta, where 40 candidates participated. The event highlighted various special awards and placements.

40 Mister International 2010 candidates competing in Jakarta

Joan Bruno Kettels Torrico represented Bolivia and won the Mister International 2009 pageant in Taiwan, with Héctor Soria from Spain as the runner-up. The 2010 edition will crown Kettels' successor on November 20, featuring 40 contestants from various countries, hosted in Jakarta and broadcast on Trans TV.

Tsokye Tsomo Karchung crowns Miss Bhutan 2010 Sonam Choden Retty in Thimphu

Bhutanese filmmaker Karma Tshering of Bumthang, Bhutan is the founding president of Miss Bhutan. On September 9, 1999, he founded the Film Association of Bhutan. On October 10, 2008, the Miss Bhutan 2008 coronation ceremony was held at the YDF Auditorium in Thimphu, Bhutan. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant. Thimphu … Continue reading Tsokye Tsomo Karchung crowns Miss Bhutan 2010 Sonam Choden Retty in Thimphu

18 Miss Bhutan 2010 candidates competing in Thimphu

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, third Druk Gyalpo, established Thimphu as Bhutan's capital in 1961 and died in 1972. His successor, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, reigned until 2006, followed by Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, crowned in 2008. In October 2008, Tsokye Tsomo Karchung won Miss Bhutan, representing the country in several international pageants.

Pilar Arlando crowns Miss Singapore World 2010 Anusha Rajaseharan in Bugis

Pilar Carmelita Anastasia Arlando, born in Portugal, is of Indian-Chinese and Portuguese-Dutch descent. Raised in Singapore, she gained fluency in multiple languages. Arlando was the second runner-up in Miss Singapore World 2009, later succeeding after the original winner's resignation. She represented Singapore at Miss World 2009 but did not place.