In 2009, Brillante Mendoza became the first Filipino filmmaker to win the Best Director award at Cannes Film Festival. Eight years later, he was the only Filipino invited to the 70th anniversary photo call of the prestigious film festival on May 23, 2017 in France. “I would’ve wanted everyone I work with to join me … Continue reading Brillante Mendoza joins Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Fan Bingbing at 70th Cannes Film Festival
[EXCLUSIVE] Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: I love how ONE Championship promotes martial arts
Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden made his successful ONE Championship debut on May 26, 2017 in Kallang, Singapore. He defeated Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil in the welterweight division at “ONE: Dynasty of Heroes” via knockout at 2:18 minutes of Round 3. In 2015, Santos faced ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben “Funky” Askren of … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] Sweden’s Zebaztian Kadestam: I love how ONE Championship promotes martial arts
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Eurovision 2017 results: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins in Kyiv, Ukraine
song competition: Eurovisionorganizer: European Broadcasting Unionedition: 62nddate: May 13, 2017venue: International Exhibition Centre, Kyiv, Ukrainebroadcaster: Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraineentries: 42directors: Troels Lund, Alexander Kolb, Ladislaus Kiralyhosts: Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk, Timur Miroshnychenko WINNERS "Amar Pelos Dois" by Salvador Sobral of Portugal "Beautiful Mess" by Kristian Kostov of Bulgaria "Hey Mamma" by SunStroke Project of … Continue reading Eurovision 2017 results: Portugal’s Salvador Sobral wins in Kyiv, Ukraine
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Barbara Filipović crowns Miss Universe Croatia 2017 Shanaelle Petty in Zagreb
Barbara Filipović, a Zagreb native, won Miss Universe Croatia 2016 at 19 years old, competing in the Miss Universe 2016 pageant without placement. She later crowned Shanaelle Petty as her successor in 2017. Croatia has had two Miss Universe placements, with Sarah Ćosić and Elizabeta Burg previously achieving top finishes.
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16 Miss Universe Croatia 2017 candidates competing in Zagreb
Barbara Filipović, a Croatian model from Zagreb, won the Miss Universe Croatia 2016 title at 19. She represented Croatia at Miss Universe 2016, competing unsuccessfully with 85 other candidates. Filipović is set to crown her successor for Miss Universe Croatia 2017, with 16 contestants competing for the title.
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Miss Russia 2017 results: Yana Dobrovolskaya crowns Polina Popova in Barvikha Luxury Village, Moscow
beauty pageant: Miss Russia edition: 25th international memberships: Miss Universe, Miss World date: April 15, 2017 venue: Barvikha Luxury Village, Moscow, Russia broadcaster: STS hosts: Maxim Privalov, Victoria Lopyreva performers: Elka, Stas Piekha, Nyusha, Ani Lorak, Dmitry Malikov candidates: 50 FINALISTS PLACEMENTCANDIDATESTop 20Anna Antonova (Chuvashia)Elizaveta Anikhovskaya (Ekaterinburg)Anastasia Gevko (Mozhaysk)Lydia Molodtsova (Novosibirsk)Margarita Khokhlova (Orsk)Alesya Semerenko (Saint Petersburg)Ksenia … Continue reading Miss Russia 2017 results: Yana Dobrovolskaya crowns Polina Popova in Barvikha Luxury Village, Moscow
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Complete list of Miss Russia 2017 candidates
Miss Russia 2016 Yana Dobrovolskaya, 19, of Tyumen, Russia will crown her successor in Barvikha Luxury Village, Moscow, Russia on April 15, 2017. It is the 25th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Russia's Miss Universe and Miss World candidates. Currently, Russia has eight Miss Universe placements including the coronation of Oxana Fedorova in … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Russia 2017 candidates
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Giuseppe Borsalino biography: 10 things about entrepreneur born in Pecetto di Valenza, Italy
Borsalino, Italy's oldest luxury hat manufacturer, celebrated its 160th anniversary in 2017. Founded by artisan Giuseppe Borsalino in 1857, the company began in Alessandria and expanded over the years. Borsalino's life included apprenticeships in Italy and Paris, eventually leading to significant contributions in the hat-making industry until his death in 1900.
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Nathan Boublil biography: 13 things about University of Cambridge alum from Paris, France
Nathan Boublil graduated from Selwyn College, Cambridge, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. He hails from Paris, France. Developing a knack for travel, Boublil has lived in 13 countries over the last 16 years. As an intern, he worked under asset management at LCF Rothschild in 2005, under … Continue reading Nathan Boublil biography: 13 things about University of Cambridge alum from Paris, France
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Miss Universe 2016 results: Pia Wurtzbach crowns Iris Mittenaere in Pasay, Philippines
beauty pageant: Miss Universeedition: 65thdate: January 30, 2017venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippinesbroadcasters: Fox, Azteca, Solar Entertainment, ABS-CBN, GMA Network, TV5candidates: 86hosts: Steve Harvey, Ashley Grahamperformers: Flo Rida, Boyz II Menjudges: Cynthia Bailey, Mickey Boardman, Francine LeFrak, Leila Lopes, Sushmita Sen, Dayanara Torres FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME (COUNTRY / TERRITORY)Top 13Raissa Santana (Brazil)Kezia … Continue reading Miss Universe 2016 results: Pia Wurtzbach crowns Iris Mittenaere in Pasay, Philippines
