Joseph N. Zannino Jr. was an Italian-American mortician born in 1924 in West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, later founding a funeral home in Baltimore. Married to Maria Santa, they had eight children. Zannino Jr. passed away in 2017, leaving a legacy of community involvement and service.
13 things about Ames, Iowa native Brian Thompson
Brian Robert "B.T." Thompson, an accomplished American CPA and businessman, served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Born in Ames, Iowa, he had a distinguished educational background and held various leadership roles within UHC and UnitedHealth Group. Tragically, he was fatally shot during an investor conference in New York City on December 4, 2024.
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Georgina Rizk biography: 15 things about Miss Universe 1971
Georgina Rizk, the first Miss Universe from Lebanon, is a Lebanese-Hungarian model and socialite. Born in Beirut, she has three children and has lived in various cities, including Paris and Cairo. Rizk is known for her film roles, beauty pageantry, and marriages to prominent figures, including Lebanese singer Walid Toufic Sr.
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Complete list of Miss Universe titleholders’ birthdates and birthplaces
Victoria Kjær Theilvig (©Miss Universe) Miss Universe winners Miss Universe is one of the six grand slam international beauty pageants for women. The others are Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Grand International and Miss Supranational. Launched in 1952, Miss Universe currently has 73 titleholders. Here are their names and their respective birthdates and … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Universe titleholders’ birthdates and birthplaces
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Alberto Roman biography: 28 things about Universidad Europea alum
Alberto Roman Bordallo is a Spanish fitness trainer, nutritionist, and business professional. He holds a master's degree in business administration and has extensive experience in various roles, including business analyst and scrum master. Roman has traveled widely and has recently joined IBM as a senior SAP consultant, with diverse educational achievements.
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10 sexiest Mister International 2024 candidates in Thailand
Kim Goodburn of Thailand won Mister International 2023 at the Crystal Design Center Ballroom in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bangkok, Thailand on September 17, 2023. William Badell of Venezuela and Edward Ogunniya of Brazil were the respective first and second runners-up. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Mister International was founded by the late Alan Sim. Its current … Continue reading 10 sexiest Mister International 2024 candidates in Thailand
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Cody Sun biography: 16 things about Rancho Santa Fe, California man
Hang "Cody" Sun is a Chinese legal permanent resident in the U.S., originally from Hangzhou. He founded Hangzhou Zhijian Holding Group and operated Quadrant Magnetics. Sun faced charges for conspiracy, wire fraud, and violations of export laws related to technical data and magnets manufactured in China. He has a substantial academic background in thermal processing technology.
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Georgette Musrie biography: 22 things about Miss Intercontinental South America 2024
Georgette Musrie is a Syrian-Venezuelan beauty queen from Venezuela, known for her achievements in various beauty pageants, including being crowned Miss Intercontinental South America 2024. She holds a degree in social communication and speaks three languages. Musrie has traveled extensively and has participated in competitions like Miss Aragua 2023 and Miss Venezuela 2023.
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Andrea Farias biography: 10 things about Miss Intercontinental Norway 2024
Andrea Farias is a Norwegian beauty queen from Kristiansand, born in 2003. Notably, she is Miss Norway 2023 first runner-up and the first contestant to compete with a feeding tube. Diagnosed with gastroparesis in 2020, she advocates for awareness of the condition and represented Norway in international pageants in 2024.
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Kexin Xu biography: 10 things about Miss World China 2023
Kexin "Arabella" Xu is a Chinese athlete, model, and beauty queen who was born in 1998 in Beijing. Standing 5'8" tall, she speaks Chinese and English. A Miss World China 2023 finalist, she has a passion for table tennis, boxing, and the arts, studying performing arts at Tiangong University.
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