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.

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.