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Summary 74th Miss Universe 2025

Miss Universe 2025: A Glimpse at the Confirmed Delegates As the Miss Universe 2025 pageant draws closer, excitement builds with an increasing number of national representatives being officially announced. This year promises to be a groundbreaking event, with the removal of age restrictions for contestants over 18, fostering a more inclusive and diverse competition. While the full list of contestants is still developing, a look at the confirmed delegates reveals a compelling group of women from various backgrounds and professions. Among the early confirmed participants, we see a wide range of ages and experiences. From Albania, **Flavia Harizaj**, at 25, brings her national pride. Angola is represented by **Maria Cunha**, 22, from Luanda. Argentina's delegate is **Aldana Masset**, 25, while the Bahamas sends **Maliqué Bowe**, 24. Belgium's **Karen Jansen**, also 24, and Belize's **Isabella Zabaneh**, 21, are set to compete. Notable mentions include **Diana F...

From the war to the typewriter

Ernest Hemingway Biography  Ernesto "Ernie" Miller Hemingway, born in Oak Park, Illinois, on July 21, 1899, was an American writer who conquered the world with his concise prose and adventurous lifestyle. More than just a novelist, Hemingway was an inveterate globetrotter, a passionate hunter, an intrepid war correspondent, and an unrepentant drinker.  **From war to the typewriter**  His youth was marked by the First World War, where he served as an ambulance driver in Italy. This traumatic experience would leave a deep mark on his work, imbuing it with a melancholic tone and a disenchanted view of the world. After the war, Hemingway moved to Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant literary scene of the time, rubbing shoulders with figures such as Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ezra Pound. **The birth of a literary icon**  In 1925, Hemingway published his first novel, **"Party"**, which portrayed the "Lost ...

The woman From Michigan who hit pop genre

Madonna Biography **From diva to legend: the beginnings of Madonna Louise Ciccone**  Born in Bay City, Michigan, on August 16, 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone did not come into this world to be a wildflower. From a young age, she demonstrated fierce ambition and an innate talent for dancing and acting.  At the age of 14, she was already sweeping local talent contests, making it clear that her destiny was not an ordinary life.  At just 20 years old, Madonna moved to the Big Apple, where the concrete jungle failed to dull her shine. She worked hard as a dancer and backup singer, rubbing shoulders with emerging artists such as Iggy Pop and David Bowie, who undoubtedly influenced her irreverent and transgressive style.    **The birth of an icon: first successes and scandals**  In 1982, Madonna signed her first record deal with Sire Records. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1983, was a moderate success, but with songs like "Li...

From a tropical country her voice sounds

Erika Ender Biography  ** Erika Ender: The Panamanian melodist who conquers with her contagious flavor Born in the vibrant city of Colón, Panama, on December 21, 1978, **Erika Ender** not only carries music in her veins, but she breathes it, dances it and turns it into a torrent of emotions that cross borders and cultures.  Since she was little, Erika demonstrated a special connection with melodies. At the age of 8 she was already composing her first songs, inspired by her family's rich musical heritage, where boleros, salsa and reggae abounded. His father, a renowned musician and composer, was his first mentor, instilling in him a passion for creating and sharing stories through singing.  **From Colón to the big leagues:**  At age 16, Erika moved to the Panamanian capital, Panama City, with the dream of turning her talent into a reality. There, he began frequenting recording studios and collaborating with local artists, perfecting his style and...

Imagining your history characters

PART 2 - CHARACTER CONSTRUCTION Imagine how worried we would be for a protagonist who decides that the Path he is traveling is very dangerous and hides to let things be solved alone. Or how much we would worry about the repentant gunman who hangs up his revolvers and swears he will not use them again, but at the first sign of trouble, he puts on his guns and reassumes his old behavior. It is the fight of the character, man or woman, full virtues and defects, which catches the audience and makes you worry about the development of the story. Multimedia Production Handbook In the movies, the protagonist almost always has the main role, the most interesting, and is the character that is most on screen, for the simple reason that it is the destiny of that person that we are following. Writers often name their films with the name of the protagonist: Erin Brockovich, Donnie Brasco, Michael Collins, Citizen Kane, Ninotchka, Tootsie - the list is endless. From time to ti...