News 2014

Miss Universe 2014 contestants participated at the OPTX Eyewear putting contest at Trump National Doral Miami on January 12, 2015. Anissa Blondin, Noyonita Lodh and Gaylyne Ayugi were the winners in the game and won OPTX Eyewear goodies.

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Miss Universe 2014 contestants attended a dinner event at Trattoria Di Campo on Sunday, January 11th as part of the preliminary events.

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Reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler accompanied Miss Universe 2014 contestants to Food For The Poor's headquarters in Coconut Creek, Florida on January 12, 2015 as part of their preliminary event.

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Angelopedia's Top 30 hot picks/ favourites to win the Miss Universe 2014 title are - Tegan Martin from Australia Julia Furdea from Austria Melissa Gurgel from Brazil Paulina Vega Dieppa from Colombia Karina Ramos from Costa Rica Ivana Misura from Croatia Kimberly Castillo from Dominican Republic Alejandra Argudo from Ecuador Patricia Murillo from El Salvador Camille Cerf from France Grace Levy from Great Britain Brittany Bell from Guam Ana Montufar Urrutia from Guatemala Niketa Barker from Guyana Elvira Devinamira from Indonesia Doron Matalon from Israel Artnesa Krasniqi from Kosovo Saly Greige from Lebanon Sabrina Beneett from Malaysia Josselyn Garciglia from Mexico Yasmin Verheijen from Netherlands Mary Jean Lastimosa from Philippines Gabriela Berrios from Puerto Rico Andjelka Tomasevic from Serbia Silvia Prochadzkova from Slovakia Pimbongkod Chankaew from Thailand Dilan Cicek Deniz from Turkey Diana Harkusha from Ukraine Nia Sanchez from United States of America Migbelis Castellanos from Venezuela

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Miss Universe 2014 contestants had a delicious dinner at Layali Miami on Sunday, January 11th as part of the preliminary events of the Miss Universe 2014 pageant. The final of the prestigious event is scheduled to be held on January 25, 2015. The contestants looked stunning in their beautiful dresses; the whole event was a fun filled experience for the candidates

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Miss Universe 2014 Parade of Nations Celebration was held on January 11 in Miami. Miss Universe contestants participated in a cultural parade and festival, sponsored by PIERINI ESTHETIC SURGERY, Prestige, Yogurt 4 You, Eternal Beauty Spa, Flamingo Beauty Supply, Caribbean Radiation Oncology and Luxchila

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Miss Universe 2014 contestants visited Solare Garden on Saturday January 10th for salsa dancing lessons and experience as part of the events planned by the organizers, as they prepare to compete at the finals event on January 25' 2015 in Doral, Miami, Florida. The ladies had an evening full of fun, as they immersed themselves into the pleasure of salsa dancing.

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Miss Universe 2014 contestants visited Macy’s Dadeland Mall for a Chinese Laundry Shoes meet and greet on January 10th as part of the events planned by the organizers, as they prepare to compete at the finals event on January 25' 2015 in Doral, Miami, Florida. These beautiful ladies from 88 countries all dressed in white looked angelic. Have a look at these beauties as they strike a post at the event.

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The Miss Universe 2014 has commenced with the arrival of the beautiful contestants from across the globe. After the registration process was done, the real fun began with the commencement of official photo- shoots. The contestants posed in their respective swim suits designed by Yamamay, the official partner for Miss Universe Swimwear at the Trump National Doral Miami.

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Miss Universe 2014 Judges have been announced. To judge and review the contestants for the Big Night, a panel of remarkable Celebrity judges has been announced for the contest. The first groups of judges to join the Miss Universe judging panel, who will help select the next titleholder, are Manny Pacquiao, Kristin Cavallari, William Levy, Lisa Vanderpump and Louise Roe.

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Celebrity performances of Miss Universe 2014 announced. . The celebrities performing during the night will be Nick Jonas and Prince Royce. Nick is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor and multi-instrumentalist. Royce is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from The Bronx.

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The Miss Universe 2014 has commenced with its first event. Rusty Pelican Restaurant in conjunction with Miss Universe Organization held an event inviting people of Miami to come and experience "A Night with Miss Universe", benefiting Best Buddies International. It was a Charity Dinner, arranged with 3 course Dinner and two glasses of wine.

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The Miss Universe 2014 contestants have lined up for Registration and Fitting for the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant at Trump National Doral Miami. The contestants were seen touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the coveted title in Doral-Miami.The contestants wore their respective designer gowns for the official evening gown photo shoot.

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Florida is witnessing the Epitome of Beauty flying in, with contestants from all around the globe flying in from their respective home turfs to compete at Miss Universe 2014.

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The much awaited event of Miss Universe 2014 is going to be the 63rd Miss Universe pageant. The glorious occasion is scheduled to take place on 25 January, 2015 at the US Century Bank Arena at Florida International University in Doral, Miami, Florida, USA. JANUARY 6-7 Contestant Arrival, JANUARY 8-20: Various Pre Pageant Activities, JANUARY 21: Preliminary and National Costume Competition, JANUARY 25: Miss Universe 2014 Final Telecast (NBC, Telemundo, Xbox Live & International broadcasters),JANUARY 26: Contestant Departure

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Ivana Misura is one of the strongest contenders for Miss Universe 2015. The 24 year old model from the city of Zagreb was crowned Miss Universe Croatia 2014 and will represent her country in the Miss Universe 2015.

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Josselyn Garciglia, Miss Universe Mexico 2014 is someone who almost defines perfection. Josselyn was crowned as the Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2013 (Miss Mexico 2013) and will represent Mexico at the Miss Universe 2014. Mexico last won the Miss Universe beauty pageant in the year 2010 when Ximena Navarrete was crowned as the Miss Universe 2010. Josselyn does remind us of Ximena Navarrete with her striking features, she looks all set to take home the coveted crown for the third time. Josselyn Garcigila was born on September 25, 1990 and hails from Baja, California Sur, Mexico. She stands tall at 179 cm. She won the Baja California Sur 2013 title and represented Baja at Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2013 and went on to win it. Josselyn has always been an achiever, she has been an outgoing person from the beginning, as a kid she learned different dance forms and actively participated in different sports. She has even won multiple events in different disciplines such as swimming and water polo. At the age of 17, she finished high school and took off to London and explored Europe which helped her mature at a very young age. Josselyn Garcigila has a degree in Nutrition, she graduated with top marks, and she has also done courses in Beauty and Cosmetology. During her reign as the Miss Mexico 2013, Josselyn also indulged in various charitable works, she took out time and went on streets to clean the cities and spread awareness about keeping the country clean. She actively participated and raised funds for the benefit of the victims of hurricane Odile which affected her hometown of Baja California Sur.Josselyn is currently working as a model in her native state of Baja California Sur. She looks nothing less than a Latina Princess with a perfect facial contour. She has a fabulous body all thanks to her swimming habits. She is one strong contender to look out for at the Miss Universe 2014

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Miss Universe 2014, the 63rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant will be held on 25 January 2015 at U.S. Century Bank Arena at Florida International University in Doral, Miami, Florida, USA. Natalie Morales Rhodes and Thomas Robert have been selected to host the prestigious Miss Universe 2014 pageant. The finals will be held on 25 January in Doral- Miami, Florida. The pageant will air live from the FIU Arena, IMG will be the executive producers of the gala event, and the pageant will be simulcast in Spanish and Telemundo. Natalie Morales Rhodes had previously co-hosted the Miss Universe pageant in the year 2010 and 2011. Thomas Robert made his debut as an Anchor in the Miss Universe beauty pageant last year. The contestants from across the globe will get to experience the best of Doral-Miami, Florida. This is the first time that the pageant has skipped a year; nevertheless the pageant is expected t be grand affair with live performances and the beautiful contestants giving their best to win the coveted crown. This year the Miss Universe organization will present a new crown which will be unveiled on the final night. Gabriela Isler, the reigning Miss Universe from Venezuela will crown her successor on the final night. The tickets are available for purchase for the following events – 1. Preliminary Competition/ National Costume Show scheduled to be held on January 21, 2015 2. Dress Rehearsals scheduled to be held on January 25, 2015 3. FINALS scheduled to be held on January 25, 2015. You can purchase the tickets from here – Stay tuned to Angelopedia as we bring you the latest updates from Miss Universe 2014.

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Paulina Vega Dieppa, the curvaceous beauty from Colombia is surely a strong contender at the Miss Universe 2014 to be held on 25th January 2015 at Doral, Miami, Florida. Paulina Vega won the Miss Colombia 2013 and will represent Colombia at the Miss Universe 2014. Vega competed in Miss Colombia 2013, representing the Atlántico Department and won with highest possible marks in all the different rounds like Evening Gown, Swim suit, Talent and Question and Answer.Paulina was born on January 15, 1993 and hails from Baranquilla, Colombia. She has an envious body and stands tall at 180 cm. She can cast a spell on anyone with her enchanting smile and deep brown eyes. Paulina comes with a family lineage to boast about, yet she is much grounded. She is the daughter of cardiologist Rodolfo Vega Llamas and Laura Dieppa and she is the granddaughter of a beauty queen, Miss Atlantico 1953 Elvira Susana Castillo Gomez. Paulina has been into modeling since a tender age of eight and has always dreamed on making it big on the International stage of beauty pageants.Paulina Vega completed high school at Deutsche Schule Bogotá (Colegio Andino) in Bogotá. She is currently pursuing Business Administration at the Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. She graduated from a German school in Colombia, and speaks English and a bit of French. Paulina wishes to represent Colombia as a young and charismatic country at the international beauty pageant, Miss Universe 2014. Apart from winning the Miss Colombia 2013 title, Paulina also managed to clinch the Best Body and Best Costume awards at the same event. Paulina works hard to maintain her perfect body; she trains for at least one hour daily. She does not believe in extreme dieting and encourages young women to eat right and eat healthy; Paulina also has a sweet tooth and loves to indulge in deserts and chocolates.During her reign as the Miss Colombia 2013, Paulina dedicated herself to prepare for the Miss Universe 2014. She has been travelling across the nation and indulges in various charitable events. Paulina has been accompanied by a very large delegation for the Miss Universe 2014. It’s rumoured that a total of 100 member delegation has accompanied the beauty queen to assist her for the ultimate title. She is expected to wear a dress designed by Alfredo Barraza, with hopes to impress the Jury. There are certain rumours that Paulina will be donning the same National Costume which she wore at the Miss Colombia 2013 national pageant. Paulina will have a very tough competition from other beauty queens from across the globe but she definitely has the charm, elegance, beauty and grace to win the ultimate crown of Miss Universe.

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Migbelis Castellanos hails from the land of grace and Miss Universe winners, Venezuela. Born in Migbelis Lynette Castellanos Romero, Migbelis is a popular choice amongst pageant lovers to become the next Miss Universe. Migbelis Castellanos was born on June 7, 1995 and stands tall at 180 cm. Migbelis Castellanos has been an achiever from the beginning, as a little kid she was drawn towards Baseball, she wanted to become like her father who used to play minor Baseball leagues. From Baseball, Migbelis soon got attracted towards the world of beauty pageants and modelling. Migbelis Castellanos represented the Costa Oriental region of the state of Zulia at the Miss Venezuela 2013 pageant. She had previously held the title of Miss Teen Costa Oriental 2010. On October 10, 2013, Migbelis was crowned as the Miss Venezuela 2013. She will now represent her country at Miss Universe 2014 to be held in Florida on January 25, 2015. Migbelis is a very intellectual person; she is currently pursuing graduation in Social Communication and Political Science from Privada Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin, in Maracaibo Soon after being crowned as the Miss Venezuela 2013, Migbelis Castellanos received flak from beauty pageant experts for putting on excess weight and reports of her being allegedly dethroned surfaced on the social media sites. But Migbelis Castellanos kept her poise and not once hit back at her critics, she took on the nasty comments being made at her on Social media in the best possible way. She silenced everyone after posting a recent selfie on Twitter, where she looks simply stunning; she is back to her curvaceous form and ready for another Venezuelan back to back win at Miss Universe! “Beauty is being satisfied with what God gave you, Being completely secure that your personality radiates much more than what you can physically display. And that’s where the Venezuelans are good at! They are simply comfortable in their own skin and the aura that they radiate onstage is unmistakably genuine. In the immortal words of Jeannie Mai, they are just owning it and “having fun”! ~ Migbelis Castellanos

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