Who will be Maricielo Gamarra's successor? Maricielo Gamarra Alvarado of Peru was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 at the Centro de Convenciones Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia on January 28, 2024. Fernanda Rojas of Venezuela is Virreina Hispanoamericana 2023. Cynthia Mouras of Brazil was the first runner-up. The respective second, third and fourth … Continue reading Complete list of Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 candidates
10 things about Miss Universe 1988 Bui Simon
Bui Simon, a notable Thai philanthropist and beauty queen, represented Thailand in Miss Universe 1988, winning the title and serving as a judge in 2018. A graduate of Pepperdine University, she founded the Angels Wings Foundation and established scholarships for Thai students. She resides in Malibu, California, with her family.
US Marshals arrest Joe Tarin in Roanoke, Virginia
Joe Daniel Tarin was wanted in Texas for sexually assaulting a child and fleeing to evade prosecution. After pleading guilty in December 2020, he escaped while on bond. Following nearly four years on the run, he was apprehended on January 28, 2025, in Virginia and returned to Tarrant County for sentencing.
US Marshals arrest Miramar, Florida murder suspect De Sean Phang in Colorado Springs
De Sean Phang, 28, was arrested for second-degree murder involving the death of 15-year-old Joel Vilsaint in Miramar, Florida. He and co-accused Juliean Sellmon were implicated after Vilsaint was found injured on March 22, 2023. Phang, who fled to Colorado, was apprehended on February 4, 2025, and is awaiting extradition.
Arek Abraham Albino biography: 10 things about Miss World South Sudan 2023
Arek Abraham Albino, a South Sudanese fashion model from Juba, stands 5'9" and speaks English, Arabic, and Dinka. She studies international relations at the University of Juba and has represented South Sudan in Miss World, finishing in the Top 40. She enjoys writing, netball, and plays African drums.
Denorver Garrett biography: 13 things about Grayson, Kentucky man
Grayson, Kentucky's Denorver Garrett is a registered sex offender. In 2020, he was arrested twice while participating in protests in Louisville, Kentucky.
13 things about PitchBook founder John Gabbert
John Gabbert is an American entrepreneur from Seattle, known for founding PitchBook Data, Inc., which was acquired by Morningstar for $225 million in 2016. After holding various positions at VentureOne Corporation, he became PitchBook's CEO in 2007. Gabbert has four children and is involved in philanthropy and leadership education.
Sakra Guerrero biography: 10 things about Miss International 2024 third runner-up
Sakra del Valle Guerrero Roldán is a Venezuelan surgeon, model, and beauty queen from San Juan de los Morros. Graduating magna cum laude in medicine, she represents Venezuela in Miss International, where she placed third runner-up in 2024. Fluent in three languages, she is involved in various cultural activities and beauty contests.
10 things about Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere
Iris Mittenaere is a French television host, model, and beauty queen from Lille. She is known for winning Miss France 2016 and becoming the second Miss Universe from France in 2017. A graduate in dentistry, she has co-hosted "Ninja Warrior" and published an autobiography. Mittenaere is engaged to Diego El Glaoui.
10 things about ex-Midwestern University student Mona Asadi
Mona Asadi, a former medical student of Iranian descent, lived in multiple states, including Arizona and Wisconsin. In April 2021, she threatened to bomb her university after failing tests. By June 2021, she was arrested for sending threatening emails to students and charged with multiple felonies, marking a serious escalation in her actions.
