Riley Joseph Hedstrom, born in Minnesota, represented the U.S. in various beauty pageants, becoming the first Mr. America Global. A business intelligence engineer, he faced legal issues during college but graduated with a degree in mathematics and finance. Hedstrom is openly gay, engaged, and involved in the modeling industry.
10 things about Mister Global Spain 2021 Miguel Angel Lucas
Miguel Angel Lucas Carrasco, a Spanish model from Toledo, gained fame by winning Mister Global Spain 2021 and later the title of Mister Global 2021, which he resigned before completing. He has a diverse educational background and interests, including photography and music, and is engaged as of December 2024.
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13 things about Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz, a renowned Filipino actor, model, and beauty queen, was born in Manila. She became the first Miss Universe from the Philippines in 1969. Diaz has two daughters and an adopted son. Throughout her career, she received numerous acting awards, marking significant contributions to Philippine cinema.
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13 things about former Miss Cosmo Myanmar national director Htoo Ant Lwin
Htoo Ant Lwin is a prominent Burmese model and beauty pageant representative, born in Yangon. He has held various titles, including Man of the Year Myanmar 2016 and Mister Supranational Myanmar 2017. In addition to modeling, he was involved in directing national beauty contests and faced a lifetime ban for unprofessional behavior in 2024.
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13 things about Mister Global 2024 Dom Corilla
Luisito Daumier "Dom" Corilla, a Filipino actor and model from Las Piñas, has represented the Philippines in various international pageants. He became the first Mister Global from the Philippines and has participated in several competitions, earning notable titles. Corilla holds a degree in aviation administration and has extensive experience in fashion and entertainment.
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10 things about Mister World New Zealand 2024 Tim Kiriwi
Timoti "Tim" Wiremu Edsel Kiriwi is a New Zealand model based in California who represented his country in the 2024 Mister World pageant. Born in Auckland in 1990, he is the third Mister World New Zealand, but withdrew from the competition before the coronation. He has participated in media and advocacy throughout his career.
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts’ Andrew Emerald arrested after threats Donald Trump
Andrew Emerald, 45, was arrested in Massachusetts after a sword-brandishing standoff with the FBI. Indicted on eight federal counts, Emerald allegedly posted Facebook threats to kill President Trump by 2026. After a peaceful surrender, he pleaded not guilty and remains in custody pending a detention hearing in Springfield federal court.
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13 things about Mister Global 2024 second runner-up Favour Ogbuokiri
Favour Ezuizor Ogbuokiri is a prominent Nigerian writer, actor, model, and fitness coach from Enugu, who gained recognition as Mister Global Nigeria 2024 and was a second runner-up at Mister Global 2024. He holds a degree in public administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and leads initiatives to empower communities.
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13 things about Miss Universe Kalibo 2026 Imelda Schweighart
Imelda Bautista Schweighart, a German-Filipino beauty queen and actress, has represented the Philippines in various pageants including Binibining Pilipinas, Miss Philippines Earth, and Miss Earth. Born in Cyprus and raised in the Philippines, she has a rich pageant history, including winning titles and competing internationally. She is also a mother, with a notable career in film and television.
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13 things about Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Ailava Samuels
Ailava Samuels, a Samoan-Fijian beauty queen from Nasinu, Fiji, made history in 2026 as the second Miss Pacific Islands from Fiji. She has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss Valelevu 2025 and Miss Fiji 2025 first runner-up. Alongside beauty, she advocates cancer awareness through the Fiji Cancer Society.
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