Charm Onwarin Osathanond
Encyclopedia
Charm Osathanond is an actress, model
and host who won the Miss Thailand Universe
pageant in 2006. Her real name is Ivrin Reya Osathanond .
in a fostering environment.
In 2005, she graduated from International School Bangkok
, which was where she befriended a Thai singer, Lydia. She got B.A in Communication Management (Second-class honor) from Chulalongkorn University
, one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand.
model Stephen Sohn
. She however admitted a relationship with a Thai news reporter Peerapol Euariyakul later in 2009 and ended the relationship in early 2010 due to family's conflicts.
in Bangkok by reigning Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova
of Canada.
As Miss Thailand Universe, she represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2006
pageant which was televised live internationally from the Shrine Auditorium
in Los Angeles
, California
on July 23, 2006.
After competing in the preliminary competitions, Osathanond made the top twenty during the pageant final becoming the first semi-finalist from Thailand since Porntip Nakhirunkanok
won the title in 1988. The pageant was won by Zuleyka Rivera
of Puerto Rico
.
won the crown in Taipei
, Taiwan
.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and host who won the Miss Thailand Universe
Miss Thailand Universe
Miss Thailand Universe is an annual national beauty pageant that selects Thailand's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2000.The reigning Miss Thailand Universe is Chanyasorn Sakornchan who was crowned on March 26, 2011 in Bangkok by Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010...
pageant in 2006. Her real name is Ivrin Reya Osathanond .
Biography
Charm Osathanond is an only child who was raised in Nonthaburi near BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
in a fostering environment.
In 2005, she graduated from International School Bangkok
International School Bangkok
The International School of Bangkok is in the western-style community of Nichada Thani, in Nonthaburi Province.- ISB history :ISB opened in 1951. Its initial enrollment was 50 children of United Nations and U.S. diplomats. First located on Rajadamri Road, ISB expanded to provide both primary and...
, which was where she befriended a Thai singer, Lydia. She got B.A in Communication Management (Second-class honor) from Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand and is the country's highest ranked university. It now has nineteen faculties and institutes. Regarded as the best and most selective university in Thailand, it consistently attracts top students from around the country...
, one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand.
Personal life
Charm Osathanond was greatly admired by a Korean AmericanKorean American
Korean Americans are Americans of Korean descent, mostly from South Korea, with a small minority from North Korea...
model Stephen Sohn
Stephen Sohn
-Personal life:Sohn was born in San Francisco, California with parents of Korean origin. During his childhood, he was raised in South Korea and United States. Sohn attended The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania where he was a top scorer student, and then he graduated with a degree in Economics...
. She however admitted a relationship with a Thai news reporter Peerapol Euariyakul later in 2009 and ended the relationship in early 2010 due to family's conflicts.
Pageantry
On March 25, 2006, Charm Osathanond was crowned seventh Miss Thailand UniverseMiss Thailand Universe
Miss Thailand Universe is an annual national beauty pageant that selects Thailand's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2000.The reigning Miss Thailand Universe is Chanyasorn Sakornchan who was crowned on March 26, 2011 in Bangkok by Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010...
in Bangkok by reigning Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova
Natalie Glebova
Natalie Glebova is a Russian Canadian beauty queen, the 2005 Miss Universe title holder.-Personal life:Glebova was born in Tuapse, Russia. She studied classical piano and graduated from a professional musical school at age of 12. She also has won various regional rhythmic gymnastics championships...
of Canada.
As Miss Thailand Universe, she represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2006
Miss Universe 2006
Miss Universe 2006, the 55th Miss Universe pageant, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, USA. Unlike past events, it was broadcast live on NBC on a Sunday, July 23, 2006, almost two months later than usual....
pageant which was televised live internationally from the Shrine Auditorium
Shrine Auditorium
The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue, in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners.-History:...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
on July 23, 2006.
After competing in the preliminary competitions, Osathanond made the top twenty during the pageant final becoming the first semi-finalist from Thailand since Porntip Nakhirunkanok
Porntip Nakhirunkanok
Porntip Bui Nakhirunkanok aka Porntip Bui Simon is a Thai beauty queen who has held the title Miss Universe 1988. She became the second woman from Thailand to win the Miss Universe crown, the first being Apasra Hongsakula in 1965.-Biography:Nakhirunkanok was born in Chacheonsao, Thailand...
won the title in 1988. The pageant was won by Zuleyka Rivera
Zuleyka Rivera
Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza is a Puerto Rican beauty queen who held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006 and Miss Universe 2006. She made her debut as a telenovela actress in Telemundo's soap opera Dame Chocolate.-Early life:...
of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
.
Facts/Trivia
Thailand got called out to the semi-finals after a long period without placement (18 years) since 1988 when Porntip NakhirunkanokPorntip Nakhirunkanok
Porntip Bui Nakhirunkanok aka Porntip Bui Simon is a Thai beauty queen who has held the title Miss Universe 1988. She became the second woman from Thailand to win the Miss Universe crown, the first being Apasra Hongsakula in 1965.-Biography:Nakhirunkanok was born in Chacheonsao, Thailand...
won the crown in Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
.