Betsy Arakawa, a Japanese-Hawaiian classical musician from Honolulu, was a notable cultural figure and Gene Hackman's second wife. Prodigious in music, she worked various jobs and contributed to Hackman's literary career. She passed away in February 2025 at 65 after a vibrant life, marked by performances and notable events alongside her husband.
Patricia Tapia biography: 13 things about Miss Tourism Philippines 2024
Patricia Bianca "Ica" Narvaez Tapia is a Filipino-American model and beauty queen, born in the Philippines and raised in California. She earned her master's in management from Pepperdine University and has various professional experiences, including modeling and healthcare roles. Ica has competed in several beauty pageants, earning titles such as Miss Philippines USA Tourism 2021 and Miss Tourism Philippines 2024.
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Savannah Gankiewicz biography: 13 things about Miss USA 2023
Who is Savannah Gankiewicz? Savannah Mar'i Tagorda Gankiewicz is a Polish-Vietnamese-Filipino-American entrepreneur, model and beauty queen certified in youth mental health first aid. She was born on Oahu in Hawaii, United States to Mark J. Gankiewicz and Yvienne Tagorda Peterson. Mark is Polish and Vietnamese. He and his wife Kimberly Cuesta Gankiewicz live in Stephenson, … Continue reading Savannah Gankiewicz biography: 13 things about Miss USA 2023
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5 most beautiful Miss Hawaii USA 2025 candidates
Breea Yamat was crowned Miss Hawaii USA 2025 on April 19, 2024, and represented Hawaii at Miss USA 2024, finishing in the Top 10. She will crown her successor on March 22, 2025, at the Hawaii Convention Center, with 17 women competing for the title.
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Punahele Soriano biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Wailua, Hawaii
Punahele Soriano is a Hawaiian wrestler and mixed martial artist of Filipino descent, competing in the UFC. He has a professional MMA record of 10 wins and 4 losses and previously fought in several promotions. Soriano, a brown belt in judo, was born in Kauai and trained at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.
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Snohomish, Washington’s Ilya Tsaruk, Sophia Tsaruk drown in Maui, Hawaii
Ilya Tsaruk, 25, and his wife Sophia Kovalevich Tsaruk, 26, tragically drowned while snorkeling in Maui, Hawaii, on September 14, 2024. They leave behind their first child, Logan, born in March 2023, and Sophia was pregnant with a girl due in December 2024. Both were pronounced dead at the beach.
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Kiana Yamat biography: 13 things about Miss Hawaii USA 2022
Kiana Yamat, a Hawaiian engineer and beauty queen from Waikiki, holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Hawaii. After winning Miss Hawaii USA 2022, she represented Hawaii at Miss USA 2022. Yamat has worked in various engineering roles and recently became a mentor for the Ahonui Foundation.
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Miss Hawaii USA 2024 results: Savannah Gankiewicz crowns Breea Yamat in Honolulu
The 69th Miss Hawaii USA pageant took place on April 19, 2024, at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Honolulu. Eighteen candidates participated, hosted by Justin Cruz and Brigette Namata. Breea Yamat from Oahu won the title, while Leimakamae Freitas and Nohea Shozen were 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively.
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Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2024 results: Noelani DeNisi crowns Hokuaoka’ale Gilman in Honolulu
beauty pageant: Miss Hawaii Teen USAedition: 42nddate: April 18, 2024venue: Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, United Statesnational membership: Miss Teen USAjudges: Bobby Moderow, Lee Woodall, Pashyn Santos, Rachel Whitley, Stephen Hillcandidates: 9 Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2024 FINALISTS PLACEMENTNAME (HOMETOWN)Top 9Alexandra Keating (Central Oahu)Saebrie Pegeder (Kauai)Isabella Budd (Mililani)Alexandria Lane Bogatay (Waikiki)Top 5Hemi Martinez (Hawaii Island)Chloe Mar (Manoa)Hokuaoka’ale Emma Gilman (Maui)Zoe Santana (Orchid Isle)Sabrina … Continue reading Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2024 results: Noelani DeNisi crowns Hokuaoka’ale Gilman in Honolulu
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Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2024 predictions: Alexandria Bogatay, Zoe Santana, Hemi Martinez
Noelani DeNisi of Maui, Hawaii, United States was crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2023 at the Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 15, 2023. The respective first, second, third and fourth runners-up were Elaina Kristine Head of Hawaii Island, Kyani Bateman of Huelo, Lehani Coloma of Orchid Island and Isabella Emma Alohalani of … Continue reading Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2024 predictions: Alexandria Bogatay, Zoe Santana, Hemi Martinez
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