Karla Henry crowns Miss Earth 2009 Larissa Ramos in Boracay, Aklan, Philippines

Karla Henry from the Philippines was crowned Miss Earth 2009 on November 9, 2008. She later crowned Larisa Ramos of Brazil as the new Miss Earth in 2009, who competed against 79 candidates. The event featured various special awards and placements, highlighting contestants from multiple countries.

80 Miss Earth 2009 candidates candidates competing in Boracay, Aklan

The Miss Earth 2009 coronation ceremony will take place on November 22, 2009, at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort in the Philippines. Eighty contestants from various countries will vie for the title, following Karla Henry's reign as Miss Earth 2008, highlighting the pageant's international scope and commitment to environmental advocacy.

Gloc-9’s album ‘Matrikula’, Olivia M. Lamasan’s film ‘In My Life’ released

"Matrikula," Gloc-9's fourth studio album, was released on September 13, 2009, by Musiko Records and Sony Music Philippines. The album features 16 tracks, including collaborations with various artists. Meanwhile, the drama film "In My Life," starring Luis Manzano and directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, premiered in theaters on September 16, 2009.

Gerhard von Lipinski crowns Miss Supranational 2009 Oksana Moria in Plock

Oksana Moria, a 20-year-old from Dnipro, Ukraine, won the first Miss Supranational pageant held on September 5, 2009, at Płock Amphitheatre, Poland. The event featured 36 candidates, with Moria securing the title, crowned by Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, the organization's president. Dnipro is Ukraine's fourth largest city.

36 Miss Supranational 2009 candidates competing in Plock

Ireneusz Czop, a Polish actor from Płock, is associated with the city that houses Poland's oldest school. The inaugural Miss Supranational beauty pageant will take place on September 5, 2009, at the Płock Amphitheatre, featuring 36 contestants from various countries competing for the title.

Faraliza Tan crowns Miss Singapore World 2009 Ris Low at Shangri-La Hotel

Faraliza Tan, a media and communication student at Nanyang Technological University, was crowned Miss Singapore World 2008 at age 22. She represented Singapore at Miss World 2008 but did not place. In 2009, she crowned Ris Low as her successor for Miss Singapore World, who later competed in Miss World 2009.

Mark Striegl submits Andy Jewett at ‘Total Combat 34’ in San Diego, California

Mark Striegl made his professional mixed martial arts debut at "Total Combat 34" at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, United States on July 25, 2009. There were a total of eight MMA matches on the card. The fifth match was a featherweight bout between Striegl and Andy Jewett. The referee … Continue reading Mark Striegl submits Andy Jewett at ‘Total Combat 34’ in San Diego, California

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Eddie Alvarez crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion in Hollywood, Florida

Eddie Alvarez, 25, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States is the first ever lightweight champion of Bellator Fighting Championships. The mixed martial arts promotion held its 12th event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA on June 19, 2009. There were eight MMA bouts on the "Bellator 12" card. All matches were … Continue reading Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Eddie Alvarez crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion in Hollywood, Florida

USA’s Stewart Cink wins 2009 British Open in Ayrshire, Scotland

Stewart Cink, born in Huntsville, Alabama, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1995 and turned professional the same year. He joined the PGA Tour in 1997 and won The Open Championship in 2009, tying with Tom Watson before winning in a playoff. Cink stands 6'4”, while Watson is 5'9”.

Skåne’s Renate Cerljen crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2009 in Stockholm

Renate Veronica Cerljen, born in Staffanstorp, Sweden, became the first Miss Universe Sweden on June 6, 2009. At 21, she is set to represent Sweden in the 58th Miss Universe pageant in Nassau, Bahamas. The event featured 16 candidates, with Johanna Lundbäck winning the Miss Photogenic award.