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Biography and Career :

Her modeling career started when she decided to take modeling lessons in Brazil. The course led to her participation in Elite's Look of the Year contest in 1996, which eventually led to her contract with Elite Model Management.

Alessandra Ambrosio was part of the deluge of Brazilian models that emerged after Gisele Bi¼ndchen opened the floodgates. One of the star models of that group, of which fellow Victoria's Secret/Guess? Model (and best friend) Ana Beatriz Barros is a member, the 5'10", light brown-haired Ambrosio accumulated quite a career in the late 1990's into the next century. Ambrosio was born in Erechim, Brazil, a small town in the south
. As an early teen, she enrolled in a modeling class and subsequently was entered in the Elite modeling agency's 1996 Look of the Year competition. Though she did not win, she was offered an Elite contract one year after.

Juliana Martins

Juliana Martins (born October 3, 1984) is a swimsuit model and former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model. She was named the Brazilian Cindy Crawford by John Casanblancas when she was 13 years old. Find more pictures, news, and information about Juliana Martins here.... .. . . . . .

The fallout from the Valerie Plame Affair continues, but there's at least one upshot to the sordid tale of espionage: we give you Liraz Charhi. The stunning Israeli actress and singer is set to star opposite Naomi Watts and Sean Penn in Fair Game, the Hollywood retelling of the events leading up to Plame's exposure as a deep cover C.I.A. operative. Charhi, who is actually of Iranian descent, is a complete unknown to North American audiences, and while her role as an Iraqi doctor in Game is unlikely to make her a household name, it's a pretty good start. I mean come on, look at that face.

Did you read the book Fair Game by Valerie Plame Wilson to prepare for your role as the Iraqi doctor willing to break the law to bring her brother to the States? Yes, it was very interesting, considering my mixed ethnic background, to learn that her paternal great-grandfather emigrated under the original family surname was Plamevotski. After The Washington Post revealed her identity as a CIA operative, it became apparent to everyone just how big a role she had played in stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weaponry, making her something of a hero to me.

In spite of the film's political stance and swipe at the Bush administration, did you encounter any lingering prejudices on or off set? Well, the actor who plays my brother in the film is actually from Egypt, and the producers thought it might be a problematic situation because he is a big star back there. I was in shock that they were guessing between the lines that there would be a problem. Of course, when I met Khaled Nabawy, there was no problem at all, and after we finished shooting we went for dinner with his wife and she said, "Isn’t it amazing that people can look on from the outside and say, 'He´s an Egyptian actor who plays an Iraqi and she´s an Israeli actress, do you think it´ll be okay casting them?'"

Did you find that upsetting?No, but what I am sorry about is that I have just lost two big roles in Hollywood because I´m Israeli. The producers didn´t say that it was a political decision, but I knew that it was. One role was an Iranian woman, but they said that they couldn´t take someone who is part Iranian but also Jewish, and living in Israel. So they took a famous Israeli movie star instead. The other role was to play a Muslim girl, and after flying to Los Angeles for numerous auditions, I finally lost the part. But I feel that things will change, and it actually makes me stronger in the short term.

What is day-to-day life like for you in Tel Aviv? Honestly? Even if you came to Israel I would say that both sides really want to live side by side peacefully. Many recent groundbreaking films have tried to show in the last five or six years just how far the region has come.

How liberal is Israeli society? Okay, so we do take drugs—not me personally—and we do have sex, we do meet our lovers for liaisons in the afternoon. Tel Aviv and Israel is a very free place. The way Hollywood pushed forward the sexual revolution in the late 60s and early seventies is now the template for modern Israeli filmmakers. Our country is religious, but in tandem with this is a great sense of 'live and let live'.

Tell me about the policy of mandatory military service in Israel? When you are 18, it's the law for both men and women to serve in the army. I was pretty lucky, as I survived the intense training complete with the heavy backpack on the assault course. I'm a small girl and it was pretty scary at first, but afterwards you really do feel like you can achieve anything you want. And after finishing in the army, most of these kids who have now really grown up don't want to go and live at home with their parents, so they go off traveling for example. In a similar way to how Americans cling on to the alumni thing, which indicates the importance of your college days, in Israel the best friends you have for the rest of your life generally come from the friends you make in the army. This is how my life in the army went. The army days maybe made me a very independent women in every way, which might have surprised a few casting directors. Where do you locate your sense of cultural identity? Put simply, I was raised in Israel and consider myself an Israeli, even though my heritage is firmly Iranian. I live quietly in the north of Tel Aviv which is a magical part of the city.

Sounds tranquil.Well I'm in the process of getting divorced. It's okay, though. Luckily we didn't have children. And no, I don't have a new boyfriend yet!

How do you relax? I go out with my girlfriends. We are not yet at the stage where they are taking me out for dates. The break-up of my marriage is still a little too fresh for that. But I'm hitting Pilates classes to keep in shape, so I can enjoy the odd glass of lambrusco. I'm a cheap date, one drink and I generally need to sit down afterward.

Any recommendations for visitors to Israel? There are some incredible dress designers who are getting younger and younger in Tel Aviv, and the hottest label right now is Miss Geisha, who makes the most beautiful dresses. For the premiere in Cannes I supported another local designer, called Riva Oshida, who is the most successful fashion designer in Israel. It was amazing to walk down the carpet with Naomi and be photographed with her.
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Sonya Zia, from Lahore, Pakistan, has made history in the world of pageants for Pakistan, as being the youngest Pakistani girl to participate in a beauty pageant. Sonya Zia, World Miss University Pakistan 2006, has now entered into the world of beauty pageants and has represented Pakistan. At a young age of 18 years, Sonya Zia, a student, studying Law and Security, represented Pakistan on the basis of her University. Having fast tracked high school and receiving her high school diploma at age 16, year 2005, she took part in various fund raising events in the community to support various organizations.

In her words, Sonya Zia, “I would like to carry out my Pakistani culture and represent my country around the world. Being World Miss University Pakistan 2006 is a personal achievement which I cherish.” Sonya Zia, also won the Miss Photogenic 2006 title in the Miss Pakistan World 2006 pageant. Sonya is now preparing to take part in more pageants representing Pakistan.

The president of Miss Pakistan World, Sonia Ahmed, “This year has been a rewarding year for Pakistan in terms of beauty pageants. We started with only one pageant in 2003 and now we have sent our girls to four international pageants in total this year. Sonya Zia, being the youngest, has proven once again that Pakistani girl at the age of 18 can contribute to society and spread harmony and peace being together at pageants like these and being ambassadors of their country. Pakistan is changing at a very fast pace, and these young women are becoming role models of Pakistani girls from Pakistan as well as all over the world. Just recently I have started getting calls from Pakistan, inquiries made by girls there, who are relating to these beauty queens. This it self, is an excellent sign of change.”

Whether Sonya Zia, brings the crown back home is not the main concern, it is the mere fact that Pakistan is getting the recognition in beauty. It is a given for Pakistani women, as being the most beautiful women in the world, yet the most undiscovered women, as they always are hidden. This is a step forward and hopefully, every year proves to be successful and rewarding.

Name        Kurara Chibana
Age     24
Birth Date     March 27th, 1982
Height     173 cm
Eye Colour     Dark Brown
Hometown     Naha City, Okinawa
Parents     Father - Shigeru Chibana & Mother - Yukari Chibana (Bankers)
Siblings     Brother - Kiyomaru Chibana (High School Student)
  
  
Education     Bachelor of Psychology from Sophia University, Japan
Occupation     Magazine Feature Reporter
Company     A Japanese Fashion Magazine
Job     Travels around the world to interview unique people for the Japanese fashion magazine. She writes & take photos on their lifestyles.
Career Ambition     International News Reporter covering on war & world leaders
Dream     Goodwill Ambassador for the UNCHR (United Nations High Commission Refugees)
  
Hobbies     Travellling, playing tennis, swimming
Interests     Flamenco Spanish dance & French cinematography

Name: Priyamani
Born: 1984
Birth Place: Palakkad
Debut film: Kangalal Kaithu Sei
Mother Tongue: Tamil
Favourites: Music, Ice creams, Chocolates
Priyamani is a model/actress who started her career with the film Kangalal Kaithu Sei, which was a flop at the box-office. Afterwards, she was paired with Dhanush in Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, which flopped at the box-office as well.

Priyamani is a Tamil born in Palakkad in 1984. She was brought up in Banglore. She started her film career with her debut film in Kollywood called Kangalal Kaithu Sei alongside actor Vaseegaran. The film was a flop at the box-office and she moved on to Malayalam and Telugu films owing to a lack of offers in Tamil films. She made her Telugu debut in Pellaina Kothalo with Jagapati Babu. Priyamani rose to fame with this film. Priyamani has made her Tamil comeback with her film Paruthiveeran starring debutant Karthik Sivakumar. She has also signed on for another Tamil film in which she plays the lead role with actor Jeevan.

Priyamani was born in Palakkad to Vasudeva Mani Iyer and Latha ManiIyer . She is the most notorious one in her school days and she has done modeling for Kancheepuram silks, Erode silks and Lakshmi silks. After her 12 th standard it was the famous Tamil Director, Bharathiraja who introduced her into this marvelous Film Industry. Priyamani has a great craze for acting and her favorite actors include Mammooty, Mohanlal and Dilip. Being as very smart talkative girl, she loves chatting with people and her hobbies include music and dance.

Priya Mani made her debut in Tamil as heroine in Kangalal kaithu sei. Though directed by Bharathiraja the film did not do well and Priya Mani shifted over to Malayalam films. She is currently acting opposite Prithiviraj in Sathyam directed by Vinayan. Her second Tamil film is with Balu Mahendra' Oru kana kalam with Dhanush as hero.