Gazini Ganados, from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines, competed in Miss Universe 2019, finishing in the Top 20 and winning the Best in National Costume award with a silver outfit designed by Cary Santiago. The event took place on December 8, 2019, hosted by Steve Harvey at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
IMMAF elects new board, approves 15 committees, commissions
A historic Ordinary General Assembly of International Mixed Martial Arts Federation concluded with the merger of IMMAF and WMMAA and a new Board of Directors elected unanimously to represent the sport of amateur MMA. Presidents from 48 national federations representing the amateur sport worldwide, meeting in Bahrain on November 15, 2019 elected Kerrith Brown of … Continue reading IMMAF elects new board, approves 15 committees, commissions
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Venezuela’s Thalía Olvino finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 in Atlanta, Georgia
Lulyana Thalía Olvino Torres, a 20-year-old synchronized swimmer and model from Venezuela, competed in Miss Universe 2019, finishing in the Top 20. Previously crowned Miss Venezuela 2019, she has a background in competitions including Miss Earth Carabobo and Reinado del Festival. Olvino is bilingual and has a strong academic background.
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Naveen K. Ganglani’s UP Fighting Maroons-inspired book ‘Nowhere to Go But UP’ launched
"Nowhere to Go But UP: How a Basketball Team Inspired a Nation," authored by Naveen K. Ganglani, chronicles the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons' transformation from underdogs to finals contenders in Season 81. The book was launched on December 9, 2019, highlighting the community's collective effort and determination behind the team's resurgence.
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Punta Cana’s Clauvid Dály represents Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Clauvid Luz Dály Cabrera, 18, from Punta Cana, was a quarterfinalist in Miss Universe 2019, ranking in the Top 20 among 90 contestants. The event occurred on December 8, hosted by Steve Harvey, with Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa as the winner. Dály had previously won Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2019.
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Monaco’s Sylvie Silva represents Portugal at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Sylvie da Costa Silva, a 20-year-old from Monaco and Portugal, was a quarterfinalist in Miss Universe 2019, held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa winning. Notable judges included former titleholders and American personalities, while Olivia Culpo and Vanessa Lachey presented backstage.
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Albania’s Cindy Marina finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 in Atlanta, Georgia
Cindy Marina, 21, of Albania was one of the quarterfinalists in Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 20 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. The Miss Universe 2019 coronation night took place at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on December 8, 2019. It was hosted by Steve … Continue reading Albania’s Cindy Marina finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 in Atlanta, Georgia
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Jakarta, Indonesia’s Frederika Alexis Cull makes Miss Universe history
Frederika Alexis Cull, 20, of Indonesia was one of the semifinalists at Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 10 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. This makes Cull the first ever woman representing Indonesia to ever place in the Top 10 of Miss Universe. She was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2019 … Continue reading Jakarta, Indonesia’s Frederika Alexis Cull makes Miss Universe history
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Charlotte, North Carolina’s Cheslie Kryst finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 10 in Atlanta, Georgia
Cheslie Kryst, 28, of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States was one of the semifinalists in Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 10 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. Born on April 28, 1991 in Charlotte, North Carolina to a Polish American father an African American mother, USA, Kryst attended Northwestern … Continue reading Charlotte, North Carolina’s Cheslie Kryst finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 10 in Atlanta, Georgia
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Cali’s Gabriela Tafur represents Colombia at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Gabriela Tafur, a 24-year-old from Colombia, was a Top 10 finalist in Miss Universe 2019 held on December 8 at Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa winning. Tafur emphasized women's autonomy in healthcare during the Q&A segment, addressing reproductive health issues.
