Latinas' beauty has been celebrated by many and awarded over the years by international organizations such as Miss Universe, where contestants must excel physically and orally in performance and projection.
For decades, Venezuela and Puerto Rico have maintained a strong rivalry, since their contestants have been the only ones to win the competition at least once each decade over the past 40 years.
The South American country is ahead, boasting six crowns, while the Caribbean island has earned at least five victories. And in 2009, Venezuelans set a world record when they became the first to crown two queens consecutively.
Furthermore, in the past 20 years, Latinas have won more than half of the top positions provided by the organization, including the most recent winners: Mexican Ximena Navarrete (2010), Venezuelans Stefania Fernandez (2009) and Dayana Mendoza (2008), and Puerto Rican Zuleyka Rivera (2006).
This December 19, the annual beauty contest will take place in Las Vegas. The event...
For decades, Venezuela and Puerto Rico have maintained a strong rivalry, since their contestants have been the only ones to win the competition at least once each decade over the past 40 years.
The South American country is ahead, boasting six crowns, while the Caribbean island has earned at least five victories. And in 2009, Venezuelans set a world record when they became the first to crown two queens consecutively.
Furthermore, in the past 20 years, Latinas have won more than half of the top positions provided by the organization, including the most recent winners: Mexican Ximena Navarrete (2010), Venezuelans Stefania Fernandez (2009) and Dayana Mendoza (2008), and Puerto Rican Zuleyka Rivera (2006).
This December 19, the annual beauty contest will take place in Las Vegas. The event...
- 12/12/2012
- by Zuania Ramos
- Huffington Post
Jimena Navarrete of Mexico is the 2010 Miss Universe.
She won the title Monday night (Aug. 23) during NBC's live broadcast of the pageant in Las Vegas. Miss Jamaica Yendi Philipps was the first runner-up; Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and Miss Philippines Venus Raj -- who was the online favorite -- rounded out the top five.
Navarrete takes over as Miss Universe from Stefania Fernandez, who won last year's pageant representing Venezuela.
Navrrete had the second-highest score among the top 15 (behind Philipps) in the swimsuit portion of the competition and was the top scorer after the evening-gown portion.
All five finalists handled their interview question pretty well. Judge Evan Lysacek asked Navarrete about the effect of unsupervised Internet use on young people. She answered that while the Internet is an "indispensable tool," adults should be watchful about what their kids are seeing online.
Campbell was given the Miss Congeniality...
She won the title Monday night (Aug. 23) during NBC's live broadcast of the pageant in Las Vegas. Miss Jamaica Yendi Philipps was the first runner-up; Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and Miss Philippines Venus Raj -- who was the online favorite -- rounded out the top five.
Navarrete takes over as Miss Universe from Stefania Fernandez, who won last year's pageant representing Venezuela.
Navrrete had the second-highest score among the top 15 (behind Philipps) in the swimsuit portion of the competition and was the top scorer after the evening-gown portion.
All five finalists handled their interview question pretty well. Judge Evan Lysacek asked Navarrete about the effect of unsupervised Internet use on young people. She answered that while the Internet is an "indispensable tool," adults should be watchful about what their kids are seeing online.
Campbell was given the Miss Congeniality...
- 8/24/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
HollywoodNews.com: NBC’s “2010 Miss Universe Pageant” has just announced a handful of celebrities and experts that will be this year’s competition.
The celebrity panel of judges are: Criss Angel, illusionist and mystifier; William Baldwin, actor, producer and writer; Sheila E, world-renowned percussionist and drummer; Tamron Hall, anchor of “MSNBC Live”; Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2009 World Figure Skating Champion; Chazz Palminteri, Oscar nominated actor and director best known for his work in A Bronx Tale; Chynna Phillips, American singer and actress; Jane Seymour, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner and Niki Taylor, international supermodel.
“When you combine the world’s most beautiful women, bikinis, a rock star, and a panel of top celebrity judges, you have a recipe for success,” said Donald J. Trump. “The Miss Universe pageant is a worldwide phenomenon and you won’t want to miss this show!”
“We look forward to hosting next...
The celebrity panel of judges are: Criss Angel, illusionist and mystifier; William Baldwin, actor, producer and writer; Sheila E, world-renowned percussionist and drummer; Tamron Hall, anchor of “MSNBC Live”; Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2009 World Figure Skating Champion; Chazz Palminteri, Oscar nominated actor and director best known for his work in A Bronx Tale; Chynna Phillips, American singer and actress; Jane Seymour, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner and Niki Taylor, international supermodel.
“When you combine the world’s most beautiful women, bikinis, a rock star, and a panel of top celebrity judges, you have a recipe for success,” said Donald J. Trump. “The Miss Universe pageant is a worldwide phenomenon and you won’t want to miss this show!”
“We look forward to hosting next...
- 8/18/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
The 2010 Miss Universe Pageant takes place on August 23, and as a special service to our readers, Celebuzz presents a field guide to this year's contestants, as they appeared in Las Vegas on Wednesday. As the world prepares to bid a fond farewell to Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, click through the photo gallery and acquaint yourself with this year's contenders. And don't be afraid to use our Zoom photo feature ... this is pretty much what it was invented for. Who will you be rooting for at this year's pageant? Let us know in the comments section. And make sure to...
- 8/12/2010
- by Celebuzz
- Celebuzz.com
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- 4/27/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
In between July and September 2009, AceShowbiz reviewed there were scandals, run-in with the laws, deaths, marriages, awards shows, rants and many other things that happened. Those major events were summarized in form of kaleidoscope, which covers occurrences in music, TV, movie, and celebrities' personal life.
Joy and grief blended all together in the third quarter of 2009, a period of which witnessed A-list celebrities' break-up, marriages, and sudden death among the most highlighted issues. Some famous figures celebrated their milestones in the universe with the arrival of new members into their families, the others mourned the lost of loved ones, while the rest attempted to build a brand new chapter in life.
July
More than two months after confirming in a radio interview that she already purchased an engagement ring, Kim Kardashian had her representative announcing her separation from boyfriend Reggie Bush, whom she began dating in 2007. The confirmation sent people...
Joy and grief blended all together in the third quarter of 2009, a period of which witnessed A-list celebrities' break-up, marriages, and sudden death among the most highlighted issues. Some famous figures celebrated their milestones in the universe with the arrival of new members into their families, the others mourned the lost of loved ones, while the rest attempted to build a brand new chapter in life.
July
More than two months after confirming in a radio interview that she already purchased an engagement ring, Kim Kardashian had her representative announcing her separation from boyfriend Reggie Bush, whom she began dating in 2007. The confirmation sent people...
- 12/30/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Alicia Keys is going to perform at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 5. The singer who will release a new album called "The Element of Freedom" on December 15 is confirmed to make a duet with Alejandro Sanz at the annual event.
Joining Alicia and Alejandro in the performers ensemble are Daniela Mercury, Ruben Blades, Wisin & Yandel and Laura Pausini. Ruben will do a musical number with Cirque du Soleil and Calle 13. Laura will perform a Las Vegas acrobatic show dubbed "La Reve", and Calle 13 will return to the stage once again for a duet with Orishas.
2009 Latin Grammy Awards will be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and broadcast live by Univision. Its presenters include actresses Charytin, Marlene Favela and Eva Longoria, actor Aaron Diaz, Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, Latin Grammy winner Alejandra Guzman, songstress Dulce Maria and singer/songwriter Rosana.
Joining Alicia and Alejandro in the performers ensemble are Daniela Mercury, Ruben Blades, Wisin & Yandel and Laura Pausini. Ruben will do a musical number with Cirque du Soleil and Calle 13. Laura will perform a Las Vegas acrobatic show dubbed "La Reve", and Calle 13 will return to the stage once again for a duet with Orishas.
2009 Latin Grammy Awards will be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and broadcast live by Univision. Its presenters include actresses Charytin, Marlene Favela and Eva Longoria, actor Aaron Diaz, Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, Latin Grammy winner Alejandra Guzman, songstress Dulce Maria and singer/songwriter Rosana.
- 11/4/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Alicia Keys is the latest confirmed performer to join the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, airing November 5th live on Univision. The twelve-time Grammy winner is set to perform her new duet with Alejandro Sanz.
Keys and Sanz will perform "Looking for Paradise," the first single off Sanz's new album, "Paraiso Express." Also recently announced as performing on the program are Mexican pop trio Reik and Daniela Mercury.
Keys, Reik, and Mercury join an already star-studded lineup of performers, including Wisin Y Yandel, Pepe Aguilar, Calle 13, Oscar D'Leon, David Bisbal, Ruben Blades, Shaila Durcal, Luis Fonsi, Juan Gabriel,Grupo Montez De Durango, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Laura Pausini,Espinoza Paz, La Quinta Estacion, Luz Rios, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
Also added to the line-up of presenters are Eva Longoria Parker, Charytin, actress Marlene Favela, Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, Alejandra Guzman, actress/singer Dulce Maria,...
Keys and Sanz will perform "Looking for Paradise," the first single off Sanz's new album, "Paraiso Express." Also recently announced as performing on the program are Mexican pop trio Reik and Daniela Mercury.
Keys, Reik, and Mercury join an already star-studded lineup of performers, including Wisin Y Yandel, Pepe Aguilar, Calle 13, Oscar D'Leon, David Bisbal, Ruben Blades, Shaila Durcal, Luis Fonsi, Juan Gabriel,Grupo Montez De Durango, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Laura Pausini,Espinoza Paz, La Quinta Estacion, Luz Rios, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
Also added to the line-up of presenters are Eva Longoria Parker, Charytin, actress Marlene Favela, Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, Alejandra Guzman, actress/singer Dulce Maria,...
- 11/4/2009
- icelebz.com
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