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Mary Ann Mungcal is ready for Miss Global 2017 beauty pageant

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Cambodia, a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia, will host the Miss Global 2017 international beauty pageant at the Koh Pich Performance Art Theater on Nov. 18. Some 40 candidates are set to compete in the fifth edition of the international contest which encourages contestants to express their individuality with poise, grace, and wits. "Being the winner of Miss Global, a beauty and cultural pageant, is being a sponsor of goodwill, a trendsetter for leadership, and an ambassador for beauty and cultural diversity," organizers said. Although the reign of Miss Global is a year long, this remarkable Queen will travel throughout the world to participate in charitable fundraisers while promoting the beauty, intelligence, and charm of women throughout the world. She will have a once in a life time opportunity to gain innumerable contacts, lifelong friendship, and endless support from diverse communities that will advance...

Angel Locsin wins acting award in Cambodia

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Kapamilya star Angel Locsin was named Best Supporting Actress at the 57th Asia-Pacific Film Festival held in Phnom Phen, Cambodia last Sunday. Locsin won the award for the 2016 movie "Everything About Her" which also stars Vilma Santos-Recto and Xian Lim. In the movie, Locsin played the role of a nurse caring for Santos who portrayed the part of a cancer patient. "Thank you very, very much for this incredible honor," said Locsin on Instagram as she posted an image of the trophy from the international film festival. Locsin was not present during the awarding ceremony, according to a report by ABS CBN. Filipino director Will Fredo accepted the award on behalf of the 32-year-old actress. This was not the first time that Locsin was recognized by an international awad-giving body. In 2009, Locsin was nominated for Best Performance By An Actress for her television series "Lobo" at the 37th International Emmy Awards in the US. - ROBERT REQUIN...