Bryan Matos of Puerto Rico won Mister Model International 2021, held on October 9, 2021. He will crown his successor on May 11, 2024, in Cartagena, Colombia, during the eighth edition featuring 23 contestants from various countries. Notably, previous editions have seen winners from Brazil, Thailand, and Chile.
Bogota, Colombia’s Pedro Jose Silva Ochoa to appear in Miami, Florida court
Pedro Jose "Tata" Silva Ochoa, extradited from Chile to the U.S., will appear in court in Miami on April 18, 2024. He, along with two others, kidnapped and drugged two U.S. soldiers in Colombia in 2020, subsequently used their cards, and left the country. The other suspects have been arrested and faced legal proceedings.
Laura Gonzalez biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 2017 first runner-up
Laura González Ospina is a Colombia actress, television presenter, model and beauty queen from Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia. She is 5'10" tall and she speaks Spanish, English and French. Gonzales is 7 years younger than Diego Sáenz. They dated from 2021 to 2023. Born in Cali, Cauca Valley, Colombia, Gonzales is also known as Laura Barjum. … Continue reading Laura Gonzalez biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 2017 first runner-up
5 migrants from Colombia and Venezuela arrested in the Bronx, New York City
An apartment in the Allerton section of the Bronx in New York City, New York, United States was raided by New York City Police Department officers at around 5:30 a.m. on February 5, 2024. It is a suspected safe house of a criminal group with 14 members. That morning, five migrants were arrested and charged. … Continue reading 5 migrants from Colombia and Venezuela arrested in the Bronx, New York City
10 things about Miss Earth Colombia 2023 Luz Adriana Lopez
Luz Adriana López Ayala, a Colombian environmental engineer and beauty queen, represented Colombia in Miss Earth 2023, finishing unplaced. Born in 1997, she has held titles such as Miss Universe Caqueta 2021 and Miss Earth Serranía de Chiribiquete 2023. She graduated in environmental engineering in 2020 from Universidad de los Andes.
Scottsdale, Arizona’s James Bond denied entry to Argentina, arrested in Miami, Florida; What did he do in Colombia?
James Bond, 38, of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States is a former professional mixed martial artist. Born Jaymes Christopher Schulte, he is a former resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. From 2012 to 2017, Bond competed as a professional MMA fighter in Honolulu, Thailand and China. He won two of his six fights. Before Bond … Continue reading Scottsdale, Arizona’s James Bond denied entry to Argentina, arrested in Miami, Florida; What did he do in Colombia?
Sofia Osio biography: 13 things about Miss International Colombia 2023
Sofia Osio Luna is a Colombian fashion marketer, model and beauty queen. She is also a freelance stylist with polished skills in all aspects of photos and editorial shoots including outfitting, hair and makeup, model selection and accessorizing. Art direction, visuals and fashion are Osio's biggest inspirations. Here are 13 more things about her: She … Continue reading Sofia Osio biography: 13 things about Miss International Colombia 2023
Risaralda, Colombia’s Maria Alejandra Lopez is 2nd runner-up to Miss Grand International 2023 Luciana Fuster
Representing Colombia, Maria Alejandra Lopez Perez, 29, almost won Miss Grand International 2023. She was second runner-up to Luciana Fuster Guzmán, 24, of Callao, Peru. Born in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia, Lopez spent several years in Tampa, Florida, United States as a child. She studied industrial engineering at Sergio Arboleda University in Bogota, Colombia. Lopez won Reina Hispanoamericana … Continue reading Risaralda, Colombia’s Maria Alejandra Lopez is 2nd runner-up to Miss Grand International 2023 Luciana Fuster
Maria Alejandra Lopez biography: 13 things about Miss Grand Colombia 2023
Maria Alejandra Lopez Perez is a Colombian engineer, model and beauty queen born in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia. She represented Colombia in Miss World, Miss Grand International and Reina Hispanoamericana. Aside from Spanish, Lopez is also fluent in English and French. She studied industrial engineering at Sergio Arboleda University in Bogota, Colombia. As a child, Lopez … Continue reading Maria Alejandra Lopez biography: 13 things about Miss Grand Colombia 2023
Colombia’s Luis Jesus Barajas accused of abusing Westlake, Ohio girl undergoing chemotherapy
Luis Jesus Barajas, 76, a former priest from Colombia, has been staying with families in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. He was visiting the area where he was performing spiritual ceremonies in Spanish for Hispanic residents. On October 10, 2023, Barajas was driven to a residence in Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio to "bless" a girl, 15, … Continue reading Colombia’s Luis Jesus Barajas accused of abusing Westlake, Ohio girl undergoing chemotherapy
