16th Century-style Experience at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Last week to go see and meet The Queen and the Royal Court for the 51th Season of The Renaissance Faire.

It was a hot day on Mother’s day, but the crowd showed up. Plenty of Moms came to have some fun at the Renaissance Fair with their families and enjoyed what the fair had to offer. Many came from all over Los Angeles. Also some they came as far from San Diego and Ventura County. With plenty of activities, games crafts, music and performances, this event is ideal for adults and kids. The fair will be open thru the weekend of May 18th and 19th.

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is held at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA., from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.

On Sunday, May 19th should be special day as they will celebrate the last day of the fair and the 51st Anniversary Season carrying on the tradition closing Day Parade.

Tickets for The Renaissance Pleasure Faire are $25 for adults and $15 for children aged 5-12. Children 4 and under are always free. Adult season passes are $125 and a child’s season pass is $60. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at www.renfair.com. The sevenweek Faire is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 in the morn til 7 eventide April 6 – May 19 at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. A Vehicle Entry fee of $10 is charged by Los Angeles County. For more information, visit www.renfair.com.

About The Renaissance Pleasure Faire:
Begun in 1963 in Agoura, near Malibu, to create “living history” for schoolchildren and their families, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire has grown into an annual interactive playground and gallery for over 200,000 participants and guests. It has given birth to an industry nationwide and this year is more fun and exciting than ever.
This Southern California Faire has traveled a bit since Agoura. The Glen Helen Pavilion provided two different settings in Devore (in San Bernadino County) where the Faire spent many years. Shortly after the turn of the Century, the Faire moved back to Los Angeles County, to its current home at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, a United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Facility and a unit of County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation System in Irwindale, CA.
Since its inception, more than 5 million people from around the world have visited Southern California’s Renaissance Pleasure Faire, averaging approximately 20,000 each weekend. For more information visit http://www.renfair.com/socal/index.asp

Photos and article by Francois Palais from Francois Palais Photography for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine wants to thanks the management and staff at The Renaissance Pleasure Faire for giving our team the great opportunity in covering this year season.

Esteban Escobar a.k.a Steven Escobar Nominated for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio

Esteban Escobar a.k.a. Steven Escobar from Diversity News Radio and Diversity News Magazine Has been Nominated for Two 2013 EOTM Awards for ‘Outstanding Internet Radio’ and ‘Outstanding Journalist.’

On Friday, April 26, 2013, Diversity News Productions producer of Diversity News Radio and part of Diversity News Publications publisher of Diversity News Magazine announced that Esteban Escobar A.K.A. Steven Escobar  (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist) has been nominated for two 2013 EOTM (Entrepreneurs on the Move) Awards on 4-25-2013 for Outstanding Internet Radio Show; Diversity News Radio, On Air with Steven Escobar and Diversity News Radio Top 10 Most Requested Songs with Steven Escobar. Previously he was also nominated on 2-22-2013 for Outstanding Journalist.

Hit Billboard songwriter and recording artist Fawn said, “Steven works harder than any other radio host and journalist I know. I am so happy he is being recognized for his excellence.”

The EOTM Awards takes place on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in West Hollywood at The Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue, in West Hollywood, CA 90069.

About Steven Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an award winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist).

Steven Escobar is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of DiversityNews Magazine. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also the Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar, the President of Diversity News Publications and he owns E.E.Enterprises, an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. For more information visit his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/

About the EOTM Awards:
The EOTM Awards is an accolade presented by the EOTM Radio & TV Network celebrating entrepreneurial achievements and performances in business, philanthropy and the arts (recordings, television, radio, and literature, film, directing and writing). The EOTM Awards Show will also present “Christopher Kennedy Lawford” to key individuals and organizations that promote human rights and social justice. For more information visit http://www.eotmawards.com to find out more about the show.


About Diversity News Radio On AIR with Steven Escobar and Diversity News Radio Top 10 Most Requested Songs with Steven Escobar: “Diversity News Radio, On AIR with Steven Escobar” is an interactive, live internet talk-radio show that focuses on singers, business leaders, actresses, actors, recording artists, music composers, authors and writers and more of all genres and mediums. The show format features live music, interviews, breaking news, gossips, announcements, confessions, events, advertisements and much more. Host Steven Escobar explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (760) 888-5783 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diversitynewsradio. or http://www.diversitynewsradio.diversitynewspublications.com. The show is live every Saturdays and Sundays is the coutdown of songs with starts with #10 to #1 at 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio.

About Diversity News Magazine:
Diversity News Magazine purpose is to educate and inform the diverse community worldwide. It focuses on local, national and international news, entertainment, features, sports and more importantly, newsworthy items that would be of interest to our diverse cultures. For more information visit Diversity News Magazine at www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/

MEDIA CONTACT FOR STEVEN ESCOBAR:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.com/
worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please post press release or mention event in your magazine, website, radio and television shows and if you would like more information contact Alex Leon via email at worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

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Esteban Steven Escobar from Diversity News TV receives award at 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards

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Steven Escobar, Producer from Diversity News TV will be Honored at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards

Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar, Producer and Director of Diversity News TV will be Honored at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards, benefiting Autism Awareness Month for “Autism Speaks” on April 4, 2013 at the Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show. International Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron from “Scripted In Heaven” to attend.

Hollywood, CA – Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Diversity News Productions/Publications from Diversity News TV on Blip TV and YouTube Channels announced that Diversity News TV will receive an award at the 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards, benefiting Autism Awareness Month for “Autism Speaks” on Thursday, April 4, 2013 for  “Best B-Roll.” Steven Escobar himself will be accepting the award at event.

Hit Billboard Singer/Songwriter Fawn said, “I’m thrilled that Steven is being honored. He is one of the hardest working people I know, and very deserving of this incredible recognition.”

The 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards will be held at the Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show at Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., #222, Universal City, CA.

 ”Congratulations Diversity News TV capturing 3 years of the funniest coverage of Paparazzi Comedy and The Best B-Roll ever recorded of the Show” said Gisele Rebeiro, Executive Producer and Promoter of Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show by PartyBy5.com

Others being honored include ‘Outstanding Theatrical Comedy Productions’ – Frank Kelley, “Funniest Radio Show” – Stevie Mack Radio to Stevie Mack, “Hysterical CG Animation” – Surfing Elephant Productions to Al Bowman & Max Worthington (Producers Guild of America) and “People’s Facebook Choice Award” – Sharon “Jackie Pucci” Jacobucci  (Tru-TV “All Worked Up”). Guests attending are asked to wear blue to this event to show support for Autism Awareness Month.

Some of the confirmed celebrity guests are Author Lourdes Duque Baron (International Published Book Author for Scripted In Heaven), Dr. Cherlyn Lee (Dr. Cheryln Lee Health Former nurse to Michael Jackson, published book author “Written Before I Was Born”), Chillie Mo (Actor/Rapper/Producer/Radio Host), Fawn (Billboard Hit Recording Artist), Actress Thushari Jayasekera (Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 and Outsourced), Linda England (Actress & Singer), Carlina Rebeiro (Miss Westchester Teen California USA 2014, Model, Actress), Al Bowman (Producer), Glitter Rose (Recording artist), Stevie Mack (Comedian), Roxy Rich (Comedian, Published Book Author “Roxy Does Retail”) and many more.

Every one over the age of 16 are allowed to attend. The event will kick off at 8:00 pm with red carpet and interviews at 7:30 pm. Hosts are Kente Scott (Antwon  Fischer) and Janet Rousseau (ER). The 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards will feature the best comedians in the entertainment industry: Anyi, Roxy Rich, Dave Shelton (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Headliners Julio Gonzales. The 3rd Annual Paparazzi Comedy Awards will be also showcasing Pop Artist Chris Morris and Angel Gold.

The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club (formerly BB Kings Night Club) is named after legendary performer Jon Lovitz, who currently performs there monthly.

Paparazzi Comedy can be seen monthly at local clubs on the Westside, please check paparazzicomedy.com and the Splash Magazine Calendar for locations. First 50 people are always FREE, Ages 16 and up, admission $10. Paparazzi Comedy & Variety show is produced by Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com.

FREE admission to everyone that brings a donation receipt from www.autismspeaks.org  Entrance admission tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in advance online at www.thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com, to reserve VIP seating. Special $3 Valet with validation after 7:00 pm. Full Dinner menu with 2 drink minimum purchase. For booking information contact rsvp@paparazzicomedy.com


On that same night following the Paparazzi Comedy Show, recording artist Glitter Rose will celebrate her birthday. The after party birthday bash for Glitter Rose will be at the Saddle Ranch Chop House, Universal City 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608 from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. Chris Morris and Angel Gold will take the stage again along with Roxy Rich for a night of dancing while DJ Cali Los starts spinning from 11:00 pm until 2:00 am. Age 21 and up, with admission  FREE with validation from The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club. Saddle Ranch offers a $5 Valet special w/validation for 3 hours.  Celebrate your birthday at our Birthday Bash After party with DJ Cali Los until 2:00 am.

Paparazzi Comedy endorsements include Diversity News Publications, KD Luxe Jewelry, Bad Azz Shoes, iVogue, Bel Air Beverages, Vlado Footwear, Nina J Hair and Bubba Sweets.

Past and current media coverage include Wire Image, Examiner.com, PR Photos, Bob Delgadillo Photography, Jovi Bantolo Photography, Pal Photography, Diversity News Magazine, Diversity News TV, Splash Magazines and Partyby5.com.

About Diversity News TV:
Diversity News TV is part of Diversity News Productions of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment media and public relations firm in Hollywood, CA. Diversity News TV publish content on YouTube and Blip TV. Diversity News TV coverage includes events, interviews, features, awards, red carpets, music concerts, fashion shows and much more. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewspublications.com

About Steven Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist and philanthropist). Steven Escobar is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of DiversityNews Magazine. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also the Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar, the President of Diversity News Publications and he owns E.E.Enterprises, an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. For more information visit http://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/

About Autism: Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders–caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, as well as repetitive behaviors. An estimated one in 88 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum – a 78 percent increase in six years that is only partly explained by improved diagnosis.

About Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org

MEDIA CONTACT FOR STEVEN ESCOBAR:
Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408
worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.com/
worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please post press release or mention event in your magazine, website, radio and television shows and if you would like more information contact Alex Leon via email at worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

Author Lourdes Duque Baron to be interview on The Kick it Spot with Teangelo Live on Books March 28th

Esteban Escobar A.K.A. Steven Escobar nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Journalist

Family Equality Council 9th Annual Los Angeles Awards Dinner 2013

Bob Greenblatt, Chris Kluwe, Dr. Virginia Uribe honored at Family Equality Council 9th Annual Los Angeles Awards Dinner 2013.

On Saturday, February 9th, 2013 The Family Equality Council held it’s 9th Annual Awards Dinner at Globe Theater, Universal Studios Hollywood located 100 Universal City Plaza, in Universal City, CA 91608 from 7:00 p.m.

Family Equality Council’s premier West Coast event was aimed at connecting the growing Los Angeles community of LGBT-headed families and supporters as well as advancing efforts to create equality for all families.

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The honorees who attended include NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt, Chris Kluwe, Dr. Virginia Uribe. The celebrities among the honorees were Darren Criss (Glee), Sean Hayes (Up All Night), Molly Shannon (Comedian), Andrew Rannells (The New Normal), Chris Kluwe (Minnesota Vikings) and many more!

The event featured Auction, Cocktails Reception, Dinner & Program and Awards presentation.

About Family Equality Council:
Family Equality Council connects, supports, and represents the one million parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender in this country and their two million children. We are changing attitudes and policies to ensure that all families are respected, loved, and celebrated—including families with parents who are LGBT. We are a community of parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren that reaches across this country. For 30 years we have raised our children and raised our voices toward fairness for all families. For more information visit http://www.familyequality.org

Photos credit to: Alireza Kia/Alireza Kia Photography for Diversity News Magazine.

Editor’s Note: Alireza Kia and Esteban Escobar aka Steven Escobar contribute to this article.

Equal Education, Equal Pay: Closing the Gender Wage Gap Graphic

It’s 2012 and close to four years after the Lilly ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law. Surely, the gender wage gap has been closed, right? Wrong.

Even with moves toward equalizing pay between men and women, men still make almost 20% more than women in nearly all industries. This is despite the fact that women receive the same education, with the same tuition price tags and levels of debt upon graduation. The only major differences are that there are more ladies in college and they have better average GPAs to boot. The benefits of paying women their fair share include increasing the GDP while reducing the poverty rates for families.

Check out the infographic below to see what else the gender wage gap affects.

Source & Graphics credit to: LearnStuff.com

Steven Escobar Receives Award as L.A.’s Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012 in Hollywood

Hollywood, CA — December 28, 2012, on December 12, 2012, Diversity News Publications announced thatEsteban Escobar A.K.A. Steven Escobar  (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist) received the Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012 Award at Lizaso Haute Couture RED 12-12-12 Holiday Fashion and Award Show Honoring L.A.’s Most Fascinating People of 2012 on December 12, 2012 at Celebrity Center International In Hollywood, CA.

While American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality Barbara Walters Presented “The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012″ 12-12-12 on ABC, Boy Lizaso from Lizaso Haute Couture Presented 12-12-12 an Avant Garde Holiday Fashion and Award Show Presentation Honoring L.A.’s Most Fascinating People 2012.

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The Holiday Fashion and Awards show was held at Celebrity Center International at 5930 Franklin Avenue in Hollywood, CA 90028 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The price for tickets were a donation at the door to benefit L.A. Karilagan Lions Club District 4-L3, Eye Medical Mission to the Philippines and ABS CBN Foundation International Adopt-A-School.

The event featured guest artist performance by Javier Di Francesco from Paraguay, Fashion Show, Appetizers, Red Carpet Arrivals and Awards presentation.

The awards and recognition presented were for Most Fascinating Lady in Red of the Year 2012, Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012 and Most Fascinating Couple of the Year 2012.

Some of the people honored received a red rose and awards as Most Fascinating Lady in Red 12-12-12 and Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. The awards and roses were presented by Actor, Philanthropist, Producer and Fashion Designer Boy Lizaso and Philippine Consul General Maria Helen Barber De La Vega. The event was hosted by FACC-LA Noel S.V. Omega.

Among all the fans and guests were Published Book Author Lourdes Duque Baron from Scripted In Heaven and writer/reporter Fe P. Koons.

About Esteban “Steven” Escobar:
Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist).

Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA.

Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices.

Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee.

Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network.

Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visit his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/ or http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Alex Leon, Director of Marketing & PR                                                          

World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.                

TELS: (323) 465-3945 or (213) 321-9408

http://worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.com/

worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

Photos credit to: Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please post press release or mention event in your magazine, website, radio and television shows and if you would like more information contact Alex Leon via email at worldwidevitalpr@gmail.com

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For photos and story visit Diversity News Magazine at http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/12/lizaso-haute-couture-presented-red-12-12-12-holiday-fashion-and-awards-show-honoring-l-a-s-most-fascinating-people-2012/#.UN1zhm99LSg

Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins the Miss Universe 2012 Diamond Nexus Crown at 2012 Miss Universe Competition

On December 19, 2012 Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, is crowned the winner of Miss Universe 2012 with the Diamond Nexus Labs crown LIVE during the NBC Telecast of the 2012 Miss Universe Competition at PH Live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Universe Philippines, Janine Tugonon, is declared first runner-up. Miss Teen USA 2012, Logan West, and Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes congratulates Miss Universe winner Olivia Culpo. The 2012 Miss Universe was held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino located 3663 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The Miss Universe 2012 was hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic.

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Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island as the middle child of five. The 20 year-old comes from a family of avid musicians. Culpo and her siblings each play different instruments and she is an accomplished cellist. Her other interests include watching movies, visiting museums, attending concerts, and making people laugh. The last time Miss USA won the title of Miss Universe was in 1997.

Andy Cohen, host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens: Live,” and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of “E! News,” hosted the “2012 MISS UNIVERSE Competition.” Jeannie Mai of Style Network’s “How Do I Look?” provided behind-the-scenes commentary throughout the LIVE telecast. Three-time Grammy-Award winning band, Train, and Australian Singing and Dancing Sensation, Timomatic performed.

The judges who sealed the fate of this year’s winner included: Pablo Sandoval, Two-Time World Series Champion and MVP with the San Francisco Giants; Nigel Barker, Photographer and host of Oxygen’s new series The Face; Diego Boneta, Singer and Actor best known for starring role in “Rock of Ages” film; Scott Disick, TV Personality from the E! Network; Brad Goreski, Celebrity Stylist and Star of Bravo’s It’s a Brad, Brad World; Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Star of Iron Chef and Award-Winning Chef; Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010 and Face of L’Oreal; Claudia Jordan, TV & Radio Personality and competitor on the upcoming series All-Star Celebrity Apprentice; Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time US Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball; Lisa Vanderpump, Star on Bravo’s hit series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and new series Vanderpump Rules.

Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from nearly 90 countries and territories around the world competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and personality interview. Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes of Angola, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast.

Final Results:

First Runner-Up: Miss Universe Philippines, Janine Tugonon will assume the duties of Miss Universe 2012 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.

Second Runner-Up: Miss Universe Venezuela, Irene Sofiá Esser Quintero.

Rest of Top Five: Miss Universe Australia, Renae Ayris and Miss Universe Brazil, Gabriela Markus.

Rest of Top Ten: Miss Russia, Elizabeth Golonova; Miss Universe France, Marie Payet; Miss Universe Hungary, Agnes Konkoly; Miss Universe South Africa, Melinda Bam; and Miss Universe Mexico, Karina Gonzalez.

Rest of Top Sixteen: Miss Universe Turkey, Cagil Ozge Özkul; Miss Universe Peru, Nicole Faveron; Miss Universe Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka; Miss Universe Croatia, Elizabeta Burg; Miss Universe Kosovo, Diana Avdiu; and Miss Universe India, Shilpa Singh.

Miss Photogenic Universe™ Award: Miss Universe Kosovo, Diana Avdiu. An expert panel chose the delegate they thought best exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from pageant sponsor Diamond Nexus Labs.

Miss Congeniality Universe™ Award: Miss Universe Guatemala, Laura Godoy Calle. This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a gift from Diamond Nexus Labs.

The Miss Universe® 2012 prize package includes: a year’s supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus; a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry; eveningwear wardrobe by Sherri Hill; swimwear wardrobe by Kooey Australia; a year’s supply of makeup products from MAC; a year’s supply of sun care products from Australian Gold; a one-year
scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss Universe; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and hair services from John Barrett Salon; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare
services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel

opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties; year-long consultation with a fashion stylist; and access to a personal appearance wardrobe.

About The Miss Universe Pageant:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today.
As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Universe is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness for HIV/Aids prevention. For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com.

Follow Miss Universe:

o Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialMissUniverse
o YouTube: www.youtube.com/OfficialMissUniverse
o Twitter: TheRealMissU, Miss UniverseOrg

You can read more about Miss Olivia Culpo on Diversity News Magazine at http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/2012/06/miss-rhode-island-usa-olivia-culpo-crowned-miss-usa-2012-during-live-nbc-telecast-on-june-3-2012/#.UNKdX299LSg

Photos credit to: Greg Harbaugh/HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP.
Sources: Miss Universe Organization, Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal 

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Miss USA Olivia Culpo who also Wins the Miss Universe 2012. We wish the best on her career.

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