Kiara Ortega, at age 25, represented Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe 2018, reaching the Top 5 among 94 contestants. Her impactful response about press freedom highlighted its significance. Although she didn't make the Top 3, Ortega marked a comeback for Puerto Rico, previously unplaced from 2014 to 2017, continuing its legacy in the pageant.
Vietnam’s H’Hen Niê makes history at Miss Universe 2018 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
H'Hen Niê, 26, made history as the first Miss Vietnam to reach the Top 5 in Miss Universe 2018. Born in Đắk Lắk, she competed among 94 women in Thailand, responding positively to a question about the #MeToo movement. Niê’s achievement marked a significant milestone for Vietnam in the pageant's history.
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Venezuela’s Sthefany Gutierrez is Miss Universe 2018 second runner-up
Venezuela remains a strong contender in Miss Universe, with Sthefany Gutierrez finishing as the second runner-up in 2018. The event featured a single question for the final contestants about life lessons. Notable awards included Best National Costume going to Miss Laos and recognition for Miss Spain as the first transgender candidate.
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South Africa’s Tamaryn Green is runner-up to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray of the Philippines
Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green was the first runner-up at Miss Universe 2018, where Catriona Gray from the Philippines won. The event featured finalists sharing personal lessons, with Green emphasizing shared humanity. Miss Venezuela was the second runner-up. Notable participants included past winners and a record-setting transwoman contestant.
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Philippines’ Catriona Gray wins Miss Universe 2018 crown in Thailand
For the fourth time, the Philippines won the Miss Universe crown. Thanks to Catriona Gray, 24. Besting 93 candidates, Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand on December 17, 2018. She inherited the crown from Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South … Continue reading Philippines’ Catriona Gray wins Miss Universe 2018 crown in Thailand
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First ever transwoman Miss Universe contestant Angela Ponce honored in Thailand
Representing Spain, Angela Ponce did not make it to the quarterfinals of Miss Universe 2018. But by making history as the first ever transwoman to join the beauty pageant in the international level, she is truly a winner in her own right. After the announcement of the candidates who made it to the Top 20, … Continue reading First ever transwoman Miss Universe contestant Angela Ponce honored in Thailand
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What Catriona Gray and Miss Universe 2018 judge Michelle McLean have in common
Catriona Gray, 24, and Michelle McLean, 46, share a connection as Miss Universe contestant and judge, respectively. McLean, Miss Universe 1992, remains Namibia's sole titleholder. Gray, a former Miss World Top 5 finalist and winner of Binibining Pilipinas, represents the Philippines in Miss Universe 2018, competing on December 17 in Bangkok.
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7 women to serve as Miss Universe 2018 judges in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Miss Universe 2018 marks the first occurrence of an all-female judging panel since the pageant's inception in 1952. The judges include notable figures such as Bui Simon, Iman Oubou, Janaye Ingram, Liliana Gil Valletta, Michelle McLean, Monique Lhuillier, and Richelle Singson-Michael, highlighting their diverse achievements and backgrounds.
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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters crowns Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa won Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, competing against 91 candidates. She crowned her successor, Catriona Gray of the Philippines, in Thailand on December 17, 2018. South Africa's previous winner was Margaret Gardiner in 1978, while the Philippines celebrated its fourth title with Gray's victory.
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Why Ringstar CEO Scott Farrell likes Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn
Ringstar Boxing founder and CEO Scott Patrick Farrell spent his childhood in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England. Recently, he shared some of his early memories about how he was introduced to boxing. Farrell recalls two names that made the most impression on him as a kid namely Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano. The Ringstar Boxing mastermind said, “They … Continue reading Why Ringstar CEO Scott Farrell likes Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn
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