D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai is a Toronto-born actor, model, and activist of mixed heritage. Known for his roles in "Reservation Dogs" and "Beans," he has won awards for his performances. A black belt in Shotokan karate, he debuted on screen in 2018. As of 2024, he is 23 and continues to evolve in the film industry.
13 things about Miss Grand Canada 2023 Yuliya Shcherban
Yuliya Shcherban, a Ukrainian-Canadian figure skater and beauty queen, represented Canada at Miss Grand International 2023, which was won by Luciana Fuster of Peru. Born in Ukraine, she moved to Canada in 2007, excelling in academics and figure skating while engaging in various charitable and leadership activities throughout her life.
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13 things about Miss Universe Somalia 2024 Khadija Omar
Khadija Omar is a Somali-Canadian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen based in Toronto. Born in a refugee camp in Kenya, she became Miss World Somalia 2021 and advocated for climate refugees. She participated in Miss Universe 2024 and is the founder of K-Amani Beauty, empowering women and promoting diversity.
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13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2018 Marta Stepien
Marta Magdalena Stępień, a Polish-Canadian beauty queen and researcher, represented Canada in major pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss International. Born in Warsaw and moved to Canada in 2000, she earned degrees in engineering. Stępień is multilingual and won Miss Universe Canada 2018, finishing as a semifinalist at Miss Universe.
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Ontario’s Gareth West, Quebec’s Jimmy Ylimaki still at large
Gareth West and Jimmy Ylimaki, part of 25 Canadians charged in a $21 million scam targeting elderly individuals across the U.S., remain at large. The scam involved impersonating relatives in legal trouble to solicit funds from victims. An investigation led to the arrest of several suspects linked to call centers in Quebec.
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Andean Medjedovic biography: 10 things about University of Waterloo alum
Andean Medjedovic, a Canadian mathematician born in 2002, allegedly stole $16.5 million from Indexed Finance in 2021. Between 2021 and 2023, he exploited vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, laundering proceeds through bogus accounts. In February 2025, he was charged with wire fraud, hacking, and attempted extortion following multiple illegal activities.
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13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2021 Tamara Jemuovic
Tamara Jemuovic is a Serbian-Canadian beauty queen and real estate broker who has competed in several international beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. With an educational background in equity, diversity, and environmental studies, she has also held various managerial roles before becoming a licensed real estate broker.
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‘UFC 4’ video: Royce Gracie submits Dan Severn in Tulsa, Oklahoma
'UFC 4: The Revenge of the Warriors' FUN FACTS 'UFC 4' was an eight-man MMA tournament. The 'UFC 4' winner received $64,000. sport: mixed martial arts promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship title: "UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors" date: December 16, 1994 venue: Expo Square Pavilion, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States COUNTRIES REPRESENTED Brazil: Eldo Dias Xavier, … Continue reading ‘UFC 4’ video: Royce Gracie submits Dan Severn in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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10 things about Miss Universe Canada 2022 fourth runner-up Oceanne Gemme-Rose
Oceanne Gemme-Rose, a Greek-Canadian model and beauty queen from Greenfield Park, Quebec, was the fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe Canada 2022 pageant. Born in Montreal, she has worked as a waitress, trained in boxing, and developed her modeling career while traveling extensively across North America and Europe.
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Watertown, Wisconsin’s Ryan Borgwardt accused of faking his own death, fleeing to Europe via Canada
Ryan Borgwardt, a 45-year-old woodworker from Watertown, Wisconsin, is accused of faking his death to escape to Europe. After taking out a life insurance policy and changing his identity, he disappeared during a fishing trip in August 2024. His kayak was found capsized, but his exact location remains unknown.
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