Natalie Glebova
Natalie Glebova | |
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Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | Toronto Metropolitan University |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
Spouses | |
Children | 1 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Blue |
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Natalie Glebova (born Natalya Vladimirovna Glebova;[a] 11 November 1981) is a Canadian beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2005. She had previously been crowned Miss Universe Canada 2005.
Early life and education
Glebova was born in Tuapse, Russia, to parents Vladimir Slezin and Anna Glebova.[2] While in Russia, Vladimir worked as a radio communications specialist in the merchant marine industry, while Anna was a high school teacher. Glebova grew up as an only child.[3][4] As a child, Glebova studied classical piano and competed in rhythmic gymnastics. At age 13, Glebova and her family left Russia for Canada and settled in Toronto, Ontario.[5] After arriving in Canada, her parents found employment as software specialists.[2]
After graduating from high school (central, in London Ontario), Glebova worked as a professional model in Toronto and received a Bachelor of Commerce in information technology management and marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University.[6] Prior to competing in pageantry, Glebova worked as a motivational speaker for elementary and high school students.
Career
Pageantry
Miss Universe Canada
In 2004, Glebova began her pageantry career while competing in Miss Universe Canada 2004, where she placed as the third runner-up behind eventual winner Venessa Fisher. Glebova returned the following year and won the Miss Universe Canada 2005 title.
Miss Universe
As
As Miss Universe, Glebova traveled extensively and immersed herself in a campaign to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS, the ongoing platform of the Miss Universe titleholder.
During Glebova's official homecoming to her hometown of Toronto, the Miss Universe was formally offered an apology by the city's mayor
During her reign, Glebova traveled to Africa in July to attend an AIDS Educational Tour with the
She also attended the national pageants of
Glebova was supposed to travel to
On July 23, 2006 Glebova crowned Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico as her successor in Los Angeles.
Post-pageantry
After finishing her reign as Miss Universe, Glebova continued appearing as a brand ambassador and in public roles. In May 2006, it was announced that Glebova, along with golfer Vijay Singh and pro tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan, would become a brand ambassador for Thailand-based beer brewers Singha Corp. owners of Boon Rawd Brewery.[11] Glebova completed her 1-year contract with Singha in July 2007.
In 2008, Glebova joined The Amazing Race Asia 3 and she partnered with Pailin Rungratanasunthorn. They represented Thailand and came in 8th place.[12]
In December 2012, it was announced that Glebova will compete in reality TV show "Dancing with the Stars Thailand". The first episode was aired on Channel 7 (Thailand) on January 8, 2013, at 10:30pm [13]
In May 2012, Glebova and French company Bel Perfumes based in Thailand released Glebova's first fragrance, Beauty Icon.[14]
Glebova also serves as an ambassador for Soi Dog Foundation,[15] a non-profit organization aiding homeless street animals in Thailand.
In June 2015, Glebova became an Ambassador for Year of the Gibbon for the
In 2018, Glebova partnered with a California attorney and entrepreneur Dr. Patama Mokaves Dumas to start a program for high schools and universities called Empowered. The program's aim is to develop confidence and positive thinking of young people so they can happily achieve their life goals. They are teaching a course titled “Empowered YOU” at Bangkok University since 2018.[17]
Personal life
In 2006, Glebova began dating Thai professional tennis player
Glebova married Panamanian entrepreneur, founder of Travelbook, Inc. and Mister Panamá 2001 Dean Kelly in 2016.[citation needed] They have one daughter together and Glebova resides in Bangkok, Thailand.[20]
Published work
- February 2007, Healthy Happy Beautiful.[21]
- November 2018, I Am Winning - A Guide to Personal Empowerment[22] available on Amazon and in Asia Books Thailand.
Notes
- ^ This name uses Eastern Slavic naming customs; the patronymic is Vladimirovna and the family name is Glebova. Russian: Наталья Владимировна Глебова
References
- ^ Morra, Bernadette (21 July 2005). "Model thin not a queen requirement". The Toronto Star. p. C03.
- ^ a b "New Miss Universe hopes to be a role model for immigrants". Work Permit. 31 May 2005.
- ^ "Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova - Pageantry magazine". www.pageantrymagazine.com.
- ^ "inner.gif". www.island.lk.
- ^ Biography Archived 2017-08-25 at the Wayback Machine at HHB Life website
- ^ "Miss Universe contestants and the universities that shaped them". Study International. 2 February 2017.
- ^ "Ability Magazine: Natalie Glebova interview by Chet Cooper and Gillian Friedman, MD". Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "City sorry for Miss Universe snub". BBC News. 21 July 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Homecoming queen". The Globe and Mail. 23 July 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Toronto mayor says 'sorry' to Miss Universe". CBC News. 20 July 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Miss Universe to move here as ambassador for Singha beer". Nationmultimedia.com. 17 May 2006. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ^ "Natalie and Pailin Bio". AXN Asia. 6 August 2008. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "DWTS Thailand". Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "Beauty Icon – My first fragrance | Healthy Happy Beautiful by Natalie Glebova". www.hhblife.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2012.
- ^ "Soi Dog Foundation - Sponsor a Dog Today". Archived from the original on 10 January 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Protecting Gibbons with YOTG Ambassador, Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005". 25 June 2015. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ "BUI MoU Empowered to awaken the cosmic mind". 11 July 2018.
- ^ "It's love-all for happy couple". The Nation. 21 April 2007. Archived from the original on 23 April 2007. Retrieved 21 April 2007.
- ^ "Former tennis star, Canadian Miss Universe split up". National Post. 2 March 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ "Cựu hoa hậu hoàn vũ Natalie Glebova khoe con mới sinh". 9 June 2016.
- ISBN 978-1989161807.
- ISBN 978-1989161302.
External links
- Official website
- HHB Life - official web site by Natalie Glebova - inactive and archived.
- Natalie Glebova - Magazines Gallery - inactive and archived.
- Healthy Happy Beautiful - Book by Natalie Glebova
- Natalie Glebova at IMDb