Gloria Diaz, the first Filipina Miss Universe, was born in La Union, Philippines. She has two daughters and an adopted son. Diaz began her acting career after winning beauty pageants and has received multiple awards for her roles. She turned 73 in April 2024 and continues to participate in pageants.
10 things about Miss World Cambodia 2023 Srey Pich Teng
Srey Pich Teng is a Cambodian model and beauty queen from Poipet, standing 5'8" tall. She speaks Khmer and English and enjoys traditional dancing and singing. Teng won Miss World Cambodia 2022 on July 7 and competed in Miss World 2023, representing Cambodia. She has made several notable public visits.
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13 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 Candy Thuzar
Thuzar Wint Lwin, known as Candy Thuzar, represented Myanmar in Miss Universe 2020, becoming the first from her country to place. A model and activist, she advocates for breast cancer awareness after her own health battle. Following her reign, she sought asylum in the U.S. and later moved to London, pursuing modeling.
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10 things about Filipino tennis player Alex Eala
Alex Eala is a talented Filipino professional tennis player, born in Quezon City. She trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy and achieved significant milestones, including winning the 2022 U.S. Open girls' singles, becoming the first Filipina to win a grand slam junior championship. Eala also won multiple doubles titles and has competed successfully on international stages.
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List of Miss Earth titleholders, elemental queens
Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, is a global beauty pageant aimed at promoting environmental awareness and social responsibility. Organized by Carousel Productions in the Philippines, it ranks among the Big Four beauty pageants, alongside Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss International, featuring various titleholders from around the world each year.
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13 things about Miss World 2007 Zhang Zilin
Zhang Zilin, born in Weihai, China, is a renowned singer, actor, and model, crowned Miss World in 2007. She is notable for being China's second Miss World. Beyond her beauty queen title, she has an extensive career in acting, with appearances in various films and television series from 2010 to 2024.
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Puja Tomar biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Muzaffarnagar, India
Puja Tomar is an Indian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC under the fight name "The Cyclone." Born in Muzaffarnagar, India, she trains in Indonesia. With a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, she debuted professionally in 2013 and joined UFC in 2024, facing notable opponents in her career.
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Guram Kutateladze biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Tbilisi, Georgia
Guram Kutateladze is a Georgian mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. Competing in the lightweight division, he has a professional record of 13 wins and 4 losses. Known as the "Georgian Viking," he has fought five opponents in the UFC from 2020 to 2025, achieving mixed results.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran
Margie Moran, born Maria Margarita Roxas Moran Floirendo, is a renowned Filipino peace advocate, beauty queen, and author, recognized as the second Miss Universe from the Philippines. She has a rich family heritage and has held various roles, including TV host, resort manager, and president of Ballet Philippines, contributing significantly to Filipino culture and arts.
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13 things about Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles
Priscilla Meirelles is a prominent Portuguese-Spanish-Brazilian environmentalist, actress, television host, and beauty queen, known for being the first Miss Earth from Brazil. Born in Brazil, she has lived in the Philippines and is married to John Estrada. They have one daughter and she has participated in various television series and beauty pageants throughout her career.
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