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Mr Gay World 2010
Mr Gay World 2010, the 2nd Mr Gay World pageant, was held at the Nedre Vollgate 11, in Oslo, Norway on February 13, 2010. Charl Van Den Berg of South Africa, was crowned Mr Gay World 2010 by outgoing titleholder Max Krzyzanowski from Ireland. 23 countries and territories competed for the title. Results Special awards Judges * Carlene Ang Aguilar - Miss Philippines Earth 2001, top 10 in Miss Earth 2001, Binibining Pilipinas - World 2005, and top 15 semi-finalist in Miss World 2005. *Eric Butter - President of Mr. Gay World Ltd. *Andrew Craig - Founding Editor DNA Magazine. *Jarl Haugedal - International businessman and entrepreneur. *Will Kapfer - Journalist and Vice President, and Principal of Edge Media. *Mirka Kraus - Psychologist, specialist in clinical psychology. * Max Krzyzanowski - Mr Gay World 2009. *Bruce Tallon - Chief Innovation Officer Consultant at Kempinski Hotels. Historical significance *Countries who also made into the top 10 previous year were Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuela
Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It has a territorial extension of , and its population was estimated at 29 million in 2022. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is the city of Caracas. The continental territory is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Colombia, Brazil on the south, Trinidad and Tobago to the north-east and on the east by Guyana. The Venezuelan government maintains a claim against Guyana to Guayana Esequiba. Venezuela is a federal presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda
Pablo Salvador is a Chilean gay activist and blogger born in Panama as Salvador Sepúlveda Montoya. Salvador is Master in Direction of Communication of Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain and Professor of History and Management. The greatest success of Chile in a gay contest was in February 2011 when Salvador, Mr. Gay Chile 2009 - 2010, won the International Mr Gay Competition. The Activist As an activist, Salvador volunteered in various LGBTI organizations of Chile. Salvador was Spokesman of Education Commission of Fundación Iguales, the Coach and Spokesman for the Organization Mister Gay Chile The New Age, and Spokesman of Daniel Zamudio Foundation. Currently, Salvador is an independent LGBTI activist cause. The Titleholder At the second edition of Mister Gay Chile competition, Salvador returns to compete for the title and won, in December 2009. In February 2010, Salvador represents Chile in the second edition of the Mr Gay World completion in Oslo, Norway Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DNA Magazine
DNA is an Australian monthly magazine targeted at gay men. The magazine was founded by Andrew Creagh in 2000, who also acts as the managing editor of the publication. The magazine features topical news and stories on celebrities, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, pop culture reviews, articles on fitness, grooming and health tips along with photography features. The publication is currently Australia's top-selling gay men's magazine. The magazine is available in print throughout news agencies and selected bookstores in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, the UK and across Europe. The magazine is also available online through online publication stores, including DNAstore, iTunes, Pocketmags, Amazon Kindle, Windows, and Google Play. History DNA Magazine was founded by Andrew Creagh in 2000, who acts as the managing editor of the magazine. Creagh had previously worked as the deputy editor for Studio Magazines in Australia which included over ten publications, including ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World 2005
Miss World 2005, the 55th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 10 December 2005 at the Crown of Beauty Theatre in Sanya, China. María Julia Mantilla of Peru crowned her successor Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir of Iceland. 102 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown. All contestants competed in three "fast track" events, Beach Beauty, Miss Talent, and Beauty With a Purpose contests. The winner of each competition immediately became one of the fifteen pageant semi-finalists. She becaming the third Icelandic woman to win Miss World. Results Placements Continental Queens of Beauty Judges * Julia Morley – Chairwoman of the Miss World Organization * Denise Perrier – Miss World 1953 from France * Ann Sidney – Miss World 1964 from United Kingdom * Lúcia Petterle – Miss World 1971 from Brazil * Wilnelia Merced – Miss World 1975 from Puerto Rico * Mariasela Álvarez – Miss World 1982 from Dominican Republic * Julia Kourotchkina – Miss Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas (abbreviated as Bb. Pilipinas; ) is a national beauty pageant in the Philippines that selects Filipina representatives to compete in one of the Big Four international beauty pageants: Miss International and selects two other titleholders to participate in minor international pageants such as Miss Intercontinental, The Miss Globe and Miss Charm International. History Binibining Pilipinas is owned by the Araneta Group of Companies headed by Filipino business magnate Jorge León Araneta, the group's President and CEO, the BPCI Organization is spearheaded by Jorge's wife, national director Stella Marquez-Araneta, with Cochitina Sevilla-Bernardo, artist and entrepreneur, as co-chairperson. Former Miss Colombia Stella M. Araneta, who became a Miss Universe semi-finalist and the winner of the first Miss International beauty pageant in 1960, is the chairperson of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI), which had been the official national franchis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Earth 2001
Miss Earth 2001, the 1st Miss Earth pageant, organized by Carousel Productions. The pageant coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. There were 42 delegates who competed in the pageant that focuses on environmental issues. Catharina Svensson of Denmark, a professional equestrienne, fashion model, and third year law student, was crowned as the pageant's first winner. Miss Earth was formally launched in a press conference on April 3, 2001 along with the search of Miss Philippines to represent Philippines in the international competition. Likewise, the pageant tied up with the Philippine government agencies such as the Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and at least two international environmental groups such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the American Global Release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Philippines Earth 2001
Miss Philippines Earth 2001 (also called Miss Philippines 2001) was the 1st edition of Miss Philippines Earth. It took place at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila on April 28, 2001. At the end of the event, Carlene Aguilar was crowned as the first ever winner of Miss Philippines Earth. With her crowned are the runners-up: Maria del Carmen Antigua was named First Runner-Up, Anjelly Gamboa was named Second Runner-Up, Marites Orjalesa was named Third Runner-Up, and Gemma Gatdula was named Fourth Runner-Up. The coronation night presentation show was opened with the Miss Earth theme song entitled "''Woman of the Earth''" written by Dero Pedero. Results Special Awards The following is a list of the special award winners: : Major Awards : Minor/Sponsor Awards Contestants 24 contestants competed for the title. Judges The board of judges led by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benjamin Abalos. Other judges in the pageant include Environment Secreta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlene Ang Aguilar
Carlene Ang Aguilar-Ocampo (; born February 8, 1982) is a Filipino-Chinese actress and former beauty queen, having been crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2001 and Binibining Pilipinas World 2005. Biography Carlene Aguilar was born on February 8, 1982, to Raul Aguilar and Catharin Ang. She has two brothers and a sister, all raised in the heart of Quezon City, Philippines. Aguilar studied at the Immaculate Conception Academy-Greenhills for her elementary and high school education. She majored in Art Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She has a previous relationship with Dennis Trillo, wherein she had a son, Calix Andreas. Aguilar is currently married to Yo Ocampo, where she had two children, namely Marcus and Hunter. Career Pageants Aguilar won the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2001 and became the country's representative to Miss Earth 2001, where she placed in Top 10 and won special award Best in Evening Gown. In 2004, she became Miss Chinatown Manila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Krzyzanowski
Mr Gay World 2009, the 1st Mr Gay World pageant, was held in Whistler, Canada on February 8, 2009. Max Krzyzanowski of Ireland was crowned Mr Gay World 2009. 19 countries and territories competed for the first time for the title. Results Special Awards: Contestants * - Victor Marcelo Benitez * - Ben Edwards * - Michael Fröhle * - Edson Lopes * - Deyan Kolev * - Darren Bruce * - Roberto Andres Alvarez Alvarado * - Francisco Javier Ortega * - Max Krzyzanowski * - Arturas Vipas Burnickis * - Pico Velasco Michel * - Reece Karena * - James Ciaran Smallman * - Kai Thomas Ryen Larsen * - Alexis Cespedes * - Wilbert Ting Tolentino * - Deon Strydom * - Antonio Pedro Almijez * - Juan Jose Bracho Did not attend * - Jakub Starý * - Dempsey Saeedian * - Bhavin Shivji Gala *KwaZulu-Natal - Andrew Venter * - Doug Edward Repetti Contestants notes *Antonio Pedro Almijez (Spain) was Mr Gay Europe 2008. *Michael Fröhle (Austria), Deyan Kolev (Bulgaria), Arturas Vipas Burnickis (Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Gay World
Mr Gay World is a registered and trademarked annual international competition for gay men. The reigning Mr Gay World is José López Duvont from Puerto Rico. López is the first Latino winner, and the first winner from the Americas. Beginnings Before there was Mr Gay World, there was IMG Mr Gay International. Brian Merriman (owner of Mr Gay Ireland) and Tore Aasheim (co-owner of Mr Gay Europe) attended the competition with the European delegation. Merriman and Aasheim decided to create their own international competition. Brian Merriman invited Tore Aasheim, Morten Ruda (owner of Mr Gay Norway and co-owner of Mr Gay Europe) and Dean Nelson (owner of Mr Gay Canada) to Dublin, Ireland to plan a brand new international competition. They invited Eric Butter (who is the current President and co-founder of Mr Gay World and Noemi Alberto (owner of Mr Gay Philippines) to what was to become Mr Gay World. Merriman and Ruda bowed out due to other commitments, and the ownership was d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
