Lesley Langley biography: 13 things about Miss World 1965

Lesley Langley is a British actor, model and beauty queen from England, United Kingdom. She is the third Miss World from the U.K. Born Lesley Doreen Hill in Orkney Islands, Scotland, U.K., Langley attended the Royal Merchant Navy School, later renamed Reddam House Berkshire, in Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, U.K. She lived in Inverness Terrace, … Continue reading Lesley Langley biography: 13 things about Miss World 1965

25 Miss Universe Malta 2024 candidates competing in St. Julian’s

Malta has never achieved a placement in Miss Universe despite participating since 1968. After a hiatus, Miss Universe Malta was reintroduced in 2016. Ella Portelli won the title in 2023, with the 2024 edition set for July 11, featuring 25 contestants competing for the crown.

Miss Gibraltar 2024 results: Faith Torres crowns Shania Ballester

Gibraltar has celebrated three Miss World placements, with Kaiane Aldorino crowned in 2009, Maroua Kharbouch in the Top 6 in 2013, and Faith Torres in the Top 40 in 2023. The Miss Gibraltar 2024 pageant features 9 candidates, with Shania Ballester winning Miss World Gibraltar and several special awards.

Mick Parkin biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Sunderland, England

Michael "Mick"Parkin is an English professional mixed martial artist. Here are 10 more things about him: He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He competes in the heavyweight division. He is fighting out of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North East, England, United Kingdom. Before … Continue reading Mick Parkin biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Sunderland, England

‘UFC 2’ video: Royce Gracie TKOs Patrick Smith in Denver, Colorado

On March 11, 1994, Royce Gracie from Brazil defeated Patrick Smith from the USA in the final match of "The Ultimate Fighting Championship Part II" (UFC 2: No Way Out) in Denver, Colorado. Gracie won by submission in 1:17. The event featured fighters from multiple countries, showcasing mixed martial arts talent.

Sarah Wurtzbach biography: 13 things about mental health advocate from London, England

Sarah Alonzo Wurtzbach Manze is a mental health advocate from London, England, United Kingdom. She is Pia Wurtzbach's younger sister and Charlie Manze's wife. Both Pia and Sarah were born in Stuttgart, Germany and raised in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Their father Uwe Wurtzbach is German and their mother Cheryl Alonzo is Filipino. In 2013, Uwe died in Palawan, … Continue reading Sarah Wurtzbach biography: 13 things about mental health advocate from London, England

Badr Hari biography: 13 things about kickboxer born in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Badr Hari (بدر حري) is a Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist born in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Moroccan parents. His fight names are Bad Boy and The Golden Boy. From 2007 to 2008, Hari was a K-1 heavyweight world champion. From 2009 to 2010, he was an It's Showtime heavyweight world champion. Hari is 6'6" … Continue reading Badr Hari biography: 13 things about kickboxer born in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Catarina Ferreira biography: 13 things about Miss World Portugal 2023

Catarina Ferreira is a Portuguese beauty queen, multilingual with degrees in languages and international business, and a master's in marketing. She won the title of Miss Portuguesa 2022 and represented Portugal at Miss World 2023. During the pandemic, she co-founded a micro-fashion brand focused on eco-friendly products.

Chelsie Allison biography: 10 things about Miss World Scotland 2023

Chelsie Allison is a Scottish beauty queen born in 1997 from Inverness. She enjoys dancing, horse riding, and fitness. In 2023, she won the Miss Scotland title and later competed in the Miss World 2023 contest held in Mumbai, India, where she was unplaced. She's educated in sociology and criminology.

Mateusz Gamrot (©UFC)

Mateusz Gamrot biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Bielsko-Biala, Poland

Mateusz Gamrot is a Polish wrestler, grappler and mixed martial artist born in Bielsko-Biala, Poland and raised in Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland. He stands 5’10” and competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. In junior high school, Gamrot moved to a boarding school in Milicz, Poland where he trained in freestyle wrestling and in college, he studied emergency … Continue reading Mateusz Gamrot biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Bielsko-Biala, Poland