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US actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have been released from a hospital in Australia after receiving treatment for coronavirus. The couple, who are now in self-quarantine in their Queensland rented home, announced they had tested positive last week. The couple were on the Gold Coast as Hanks made a film about Elvis Presley. Production has been put on hold. There are currently 375 confirmed cases of the virus in Australia. Hanks, 63, said last Thursday on Instagram he had come down with the virus. "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too," he said in a post. He later followed up with another post, thanking "everyone here Down Under who are taking such good care of us". - bbc.com/image courtesy of vanityfair.com.

Catriona Gray finally opened up about hiding in the Philippines after she was crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand last Dec. 17. "Well, I did go into hiding, mostly because I was in the Philippines for a charity event, but it wasn't actually my homecoming event. So I didn't really do a lot of interviews or talk to the media," said Gray, during an interview for Fox News recently. Gray continued: "And another thing is that Christmas and New Year for me is a time for family. I'm an only child, and I'm very, very close with my parents, who actually live in Australia." "So before the coronation in Thailand, the only time that I was with them previously, was in March of 2018. So that Christmas and New Year break was only one of the two times in the whole year that I was able to be with them and spend time with them," she said. "So that is why.  And I always take a hiatus, and take quiet time during moments like those, ...

It's time for Filipino men to shine in pageants abroad. Filipino-American model Jeff Langan won 3rd runner-up at Manhunt International 2018 contest during a competition held in Gold Coast, Australia last Sunday, Dec. 2. Vicent Llorach of Spain edged out 32 other candidates for the prestigious modelling title. Other winners were Australia, 1st runner-up; Netherlands, 2nd runner-up; and Vietnam, 4th runner-up. Started in 1988 by Alex Liu in Singapore, Manhunt International is the world's most recognized and longest-running international male model competition. Langan, 25, started modelling when he was still a child. "My mom got me started on my first commercial for Long Beach Memorial Hospital when I was a baby,” says Langan, in an interview for Fashionably Male photoblog recently. Later, the 6’1” tall model took a break when his family moved to Las Vegas, where he graduated high school. When he turned 18, Langan returned to Los Angeles and has since st...

Australian painter Annette Chambers is currently holding an art exhibit in Makati City that will benefit the Philippine National School for The Blind. On-going at The City Club Alphaland Makati Place 4F Atrium from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., the art exhibit was made possible by the Mafae Management Consultancy in association with James Mackay Foundation and Road Packer. Born in the 60s, Annette traveled during her teens extensively around the world, enjoying different cultures and admiring artist different techniques and colors from Italy to Israel. This is where Annette fell in love with canvas paintings, from landscapes to portraits to abstracts. Finally deciding to study art at school and develop her love of modern abstracts. Over the years, she studied abstract painting with palette knives and layering of colors for amazing effects. When her children grew up and her husband lost his eyesight, Annette managed her stresses with colorful abstracts which became her signature. She no...

The annual international search for a gay role model had been set to take place in Hong Kong from 28 April to 4 May, 2019. Unfortunately, the local hosting company, which is located on the Chinese mainland, has confirmed that it cannot proceed with organising the contest due to a clampdown by the Chinese authorities on LGBTQ affirming events and campaigns. “It is with great disappointment that I’ve been informed that Mr Gay World will not be able to go ahead in Hong Kong due to the struggles that our Chinese colleagues and their families are facing in their homeland,” commented Eric Butter, President and Founder of Mr Gay World. “The safety of our delegates and their families is of utmost importance." The current Mr Gay World, Jordan Bruno from Australia, who won the 2018 title in Knysna, South Africa in May, expressed his dismay at the news. “I’m disappointed in the Chinese authorities for being unwilling to celebrate and uphold LGBTQ equality, but their stance demonst...

Glyssa Perez finished First Princess at the 2017 Miss World Philippines beauty contest but she is not ready to give up her dreams on pageants. "Yes! I'm joining Miss World Philippines again next year," said Perez when asked if she will compete again in the pageant, during an exclusive interview in Timog, Quezon City recently. Asked why Miss World again, Perez said: "I always have the heart to serve the community. Back in Australia, I was very active in the Philippine-Australian community so that ignited my passion. For me, I see Miss World as beauty with a purpose, something that you can give back to the community." Perez, 23, said that it's really her dream to become a beauty queen. Back in Australia, she has done smaller pageants before she joined Miss Philippines Australia two years ago. "Many people have encouraged me (to join pageants). I was 15 at that time, sabi ko 'I don't know. I'm still young. Bata pa ako.' It to...

Inamin ni Catriona Gray, ang pambato ng Pilipinas sa darating na 2018 Miss Universe beauty pageant, na isa pa rin syang labandera dito sa Pilipinas. "Ever since I've been totally self-sufficient. I'm very proud about that. Until now I still do my own laundry," ayon kay Catriona, sa panayam sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN kamakailan. Bata pa lamang si Catriona ay naging independent na sya kahit na wala naman silang alitan ng kanyang mga magulang. Dagdag pa nya, s'ya ay isang Filipino-Australian. "I would say Filipino-Australian because even though I was born in Australia, it's not my choice but it was my parents choice. But it was my decision to come to the Philippines at age 18 just after I graduated from high school; "It was like a self-discovery journey for me, my first step into figuring out who am I, what do I want to do with my life and just pushing myself out of the comfort zone and I chose to come here; ...

Miss Philippines Chanel Olive Thomas is living up to the title of Miss Friendship after she and some candidates rushed to Miss Peru who passed out while the winners for the Miss Supranational 2017 pageant were being announced live in Poland last Dec. 1 (Dec. 2 Manila time). The viral footage was not seen on television but several pageant fans who watched the show in Poland live recorded the incident through their cellphones and uploaded it on social media. In the video, Miss Peru Lesly Reyna fainted while the hosts were about to announce the winners of the competition. When Miss Peru passed out, some of the girls, including Thomas, helped her and brought her to an area near the backstage. Thomas stood a bit far from the commotion when she ran to the girls. Moments later, the Filipino-Australian beauty queen was seen rushing backstage apparently to seek medical assistance for Miss Peru. In the same video, a black candidate saw the incident but chose to ignore it. T...

An Indonesian model made history when she was crowned Miss International 2017 during a pageant held in Tokyo, Japan last Tuesday night, Nov. 14. Kevin Lilliana Junaedy, 21, is the first Indonesian to win the title in the 57-year history of the pageant. She was crowned by outgoing Miss International Kylie Verzosa from the Philippines. She beat 70 other women for the title. Junaedy finished interior design at the Maranatha Christian University in her hometown. Reports said that her name Kevin came from the blockbuster Hollywood film "Home Alone" in which Macaulay Culkin plays the role of a young boy named Kevin McCallister. First runner- up honors went to Miss Curacao Chanelle de Lau; Miss Venezuela Diana Croce, 2nd runner-up; Miss Australia Amber Dew, 3rd runner-up; and Miss Japan Tsutsui Natsuki, 4th runner-up. Natsuki is half-Filipino, half-Japanese therapist. She was trained in the Philippines before she competed in the Miss International 2017 beauty contest....

Mister Grand International 2017 Michaelangelo Skyllas of Australia is still mending a broken heart these day after he broke off with his girlfriend. "Not at the moment. I came out of a relationship few months ago. I broke up with my girlfriend. So now I am single and I am enjoying the free time," said Skyllas when asked if he is in a relationship these days, during an interview at Psalmstre Glam Slam 2017 held in Marikina City last Oct. 28. Organized by Jaime Acosta, president and CEO of Psalmstre, maker of New Placenta soap, the event welcomed delegates of the Miss Earth beauty competition at a meet-and-greet occasion. Yet the Australian-Greek hunk said that it's possible that he would fall for a Filipina. "Anything is possible in life, believe in yourself. In love, anything is possible. You don't know who you will fall in love with," Skyllas said. In the meantime, Skyllas is focused on his modelling and acting career. He dreams of becoming...

Mister Grand International 2017 Michaelangelo Skyllas of Australia has joined Psalmstre Enterprises, Inc. as its latest brand ambassador. Skyllas, 19, bartender, signed a contract for one year and three months as witnessed by Jaime Acosta, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Psalmstre Enterprises, Inc., maker of the popular New Placenta soap and other beauty line. Acosta said that Skyllas signed the contract before he left for Australia last Oct. 9. The pageant winner will come back in two weeks, he said. Skyllas joined the stable of popular celebrities who are currently endorsing or have endorsed for Acosta's company. These celebrities are former Miss Earth Stephany Stefanowitz, former Miss International Melanie Marquez, actress Katrina Halili, actor Ejay Falcon, Manhunt International Jun Macasaet, Mr. Puerto Rico Fernando Alvarez, and theater actor-singer Laurence Mossman. Skyllas is the winner of the inaugural Mister Grand International contest held at C...

A 19-year-old model and bartender from Australia was crowned the first Mister Grand International during a contest held in Quezon City early yesterday morning. Michael Angelo Skyllas bested 24 other international contestants in the male pageant that promotes sports and brotherhood. First runner-up honors went to Ratchada hamphanon of Thailand. He was followed by 2nd Runner-Up Nguyen Tien Dat, Vietnam, 2nd runner-up;  Hammid Noor, Germany, 3rd runner-up; and Joshua Reginald P. Banatin, Philippines, 4th runner-up. Candidates from Spain and the Dominican Republic rounded up the Top 7 contestants. Winners of fast-track events who automatically qualified for the Top 15 semi-finalists were: Social Icon, Nepal; Talent, Ecuador; Best Speaker, USA; Online Voting Star, Nepal; Sports Icon, The Dominican Republic; Fashion Icon, Thailand; and Best in Swimwear, Vietnam. Other candidates who landed in the semis were delegates from France, Peru, Malaysia, Japan, and Sri Lanka. ...