Barbara Ljiljak crowns Miss Universe Croatia 2016 Barbara Filipovic in Zagreb

Mirta Laura Kuštan, a 22-year-old from Krapinske Toplice, represented Croatia at Miss Universe 2015 in Las Vegas, competing among 80 candidates. Initially a second runner-up in Miss Universe Croatia 2015, she was sent to the pageant due to an injury to the titleholder. In 2016, Barbara Filipovic was crowned Miss Universe Croatia.

Slovenia’s Patricia Peklar crowns Miss Eco Universe 2016 Natalia Carvajal in Giza, Egypt

Miss Eco Universe, formed in 2015 by Dr. Amal Rezk and LTCP, was originally called Miss Eco Queen. In 2016, Patricia Peklar crowned Natalia Carvajal as the winner at the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, among 54 candidates. The event highlighted eco-conscious beauty, featuring various special awards for the participants.

20 Miss Universe Croatia 2016 candidates competing in Zagreb

Barbara Ljiljak, a 5'9" Croatian model pursuing a veterinary degree, won Miss Universe Croatia 2015. Due to an arm injury, she could not attend Miss Universe 2015, with Mirta Laura Kuštan representing Croatia instead. The 2016 pageant features 20 candidates, and Ljiljak will crown her successor on April 15, 2016.

54 Miss Eco Universe 2016 candidates competing in Giza, Egypt

Miss Eco Queen, initiated in 2015 by Dr. Amal Rezk in partnership with LTCP, became Miss Eco Universe in 2016. The first pageant crowned Patricia Peklar as Miss Eco Queen 2015. The second edition on April 14, 2016, features 54 contestants, aiming to promote environmental awareness through beauty pageantry.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista slams Manny Pacquiao

Filipino-Greek-American actor Dave Bautista, 47, is one of the celebrities who recently voiced out their disappointment with the controversial remarks of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, 37, against same-sex marriage. Known for being a former WWE superstar and for playing Drax in "Guardians of the Galaxy," Bautista is of Filipino and Greek descent. The same-sex … Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista slams Manny Pacquiao

13 most handsome UFC fighters 2015

The Ultimate Fighting Championship was founded by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, the mixed martial arts promotion held 40 events in 2015. The first ever UFC event was held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA on November 12, 1993. Here are the 13 most handsome … Continue reading 13 most handsome UFC fighters 2015

Paulina Vega crowns Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach in Las Vegas, Nevada

Paulina Vega of Colombia won Miss Universe 2014, competing against 87 candidates. On December 20, 2015, she crowned Pia Wurtzbach as her successor. The event, hosted by Steve Harvey, featured a major mix-up, initially naming Ariadna Gutierrez from Colombia as the winner before correcting it to Wurtzbach.

80 Miss Universe 2015 candidates competing in Las Vegas, Nevada

The AXIS is the venue of the Miss Universe 2015 coronation on December 20, featuring 80 contestants from various countries competing for the title.

Australia’s Reece McLaren submits Philippines’ Mark Striegl at ‘ONE: Spirit of Champions’ in Pasay City

"Lightning" Reece McLaren, 24, of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia was one of the winners at "ONE: Spirit of Champions". It marked his first ONE Championship victory. Featuring eight MMA matches, “ONE: Spirit of Champions” was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on December 11, 2015. In the … Continue reading Australia’s Reece McLaren submits Philippines’ Mark Striegl at ‘ONE: Spirit of Champions’ in Pasay City

Latafale Auva’a crowns Miss Pacific Islands 2015 Abigail Havora in Rarotonga

Alofa Dawn Latafale Auva’a from Samoa won the Miss Pacific Islands title in 2014. She crowned Abigail Havora from Papua New Guinea as her successor in 2015, where eight contestants participated. The pageant, rebranded from Miss South Pacific, highlights talent and beauty across the Pacific islands. Special awards were also presented.