Mumbai: Udupi girl Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant


Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai (SHP)

Mumbai, Feb 23: In a proud moment for coastal Karnataka region, Udupi lass Adline Castelino has emerged winner of the eighth edition of Miss Diva contest was held on Saturday February 22. She will now represent India at Miss Universe pageant.

Adline was crowned Miss Diva Universe 2020 by Miss Universe India 2019 Vartika Singh and Miss Supranational India 2019 Anntonia Porsild, who congratulated her on the win. There were 20 contestants competing for the coveted title.

Aavitri Choudhary who was crowned Miss Diva Supranational 2020 will be representing at the Miss Supranational pageant. Besides this, Neha Jaiswal from Pune was the first runner-up.

The event was judged by Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta, designers Shivan and Narresh, Miss Supranational 2014 Asha Bhat, Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2006 Jacqueline Fernandes, designer Nikhil Mehra and designer Gavin Miguel. Malaika Arora hosted the grand finale.

With the victory, Adline will be representing India at Miss Universe platform to be held later this year.

Adline Castelino was born in Kuwait city to Alphonsus Castelino and Meera Castelino of Udyavar, Udupi. As a 15-year-old teen, Castelino moved to Mumbai. She did her schooling from St Xavier and graduated from Wilson College of Business Administration. She is a professional model, and also works with VSP, an organization that functions to provide a sustainable livelihood for framers to curb farmer suicides and inequality. Castelino states that the cause is close to her heart as her grandparents were farmers. Adline was driven to work for the cause as her grandmother died at the age of 22 due to lack of medical facilities. She believes that it is a miracle that she is getting an opportunity to represent the country on an international stage and calls it a dream come true.

  

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  • Alban D Souza, Udyavara/ Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 28 2020

    Congratulations! Adline Catelino. Wah . What a beautiful moment for us. We all are proud of you. Your achievment shows your hard work and dedication which surely inspire youngsters and you are a role model . This is your beginning and at this stage your success is praiseworthy and the credit goes not only you also your parents and others who groomed you and helped you to achieve this. We wish you all the best for future so that you will bring more laurels and come out well in Miss Universe contest soon.

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  • Remi roison, Udupi

    Tue, Feb 25 2020

    Congratualations adline.. May God bless u..

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  • AnoNymouS, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Congratulations! This year, India has a definite chance to win Ms. Universe!

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  • Vishu, Udupi

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Congratulations and Good Luck Udupi da Bale
    Adline .

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  • Shanthi Lewis, Udupi

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    congratulations Adline. Udupi is proud of you. Wish you all the best with your future ventures

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  • JK, Udupi

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Best wishes to her.

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  • Preethi Menezes, Mangalore/ Kuwait

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Congratulations Adline, Meera, Alpi and Andrea ! Such a proud moment!

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    All the very best Adline...
    God bless !
    Sorry saw this article late...
    Join Lan,Cynthi and scores if Daiji readers in praying God to give you the coveted crown and many more Laurels...
    Don't forget your roots ...Come what may !

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Thank you Bhandar sir for not abandoning us while extending your congratulations to our beautiful Adline....👑

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  • Sherylluiza, Goa/UK

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Hi Adeline, Congratulations and best wishes, hope all your dreams come true, it's a great honour that you'll be representing 🇮🇳

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  • Evans C. Sumitra, Udupi/ New York, USA.

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Congratulations to Adline Castelino. You made it to represent India at Miss Universe pageant. You achieved it due to your hard work and I am sure God will fulfill your ambitions. We all would like to see you with that CROWN.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Mera Gaon Badal Raha Hai ...

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  • Johnson, Mangalore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Congratulations Adline... Well done

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  • Lan,,,,,,,,,a,, Belman / Washington, DC.

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Congratulations Adline on behalf of Shankar, Bhandumaam and myself....

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Lan sir... You should have congratulated Adline on behalf of all your well wishers ..from here to there... In that definitely w too, would have come. Why only three of you?

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  • Lan,,,,,,,,,a,, Belman / Washington, DC.

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Cynthi,

    Hmmm good question...probably, I don't have a convincing answer...looking for an answer....moment I get an answer...I will answer in Belman Santhe....

    Meanwhile , in addition to 'Durbeen' which can see through peoples hearts...Currently I am working on to add ' 3D Radio Calipers ' to Check the measurement of the Cheeks of people and Iris of their Eyes so we can determine 'Naughtiness Index' of people...Lets test it first on Shankar and Bhandumaam as well...Do you want me to add a caveat on it ...for people above 40 only???...Please advise...

    Coming soon...stay tuned...

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Cynthia, Kirem

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Lan... Sir, yes please do add civet cat.....why you want to test your durbeen on the cheeks of innocent people like Bhandar Sir and Shankaranna?? Check on all above 40.. I really had a hearty laugh after reading your humorous comment... God bless.. Keep it up 😆😆😆😆😆😆

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  • James, Bendur

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Congratulations Adline. God bless you with more success.

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  • GM, Udupi/Kuwait

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Congratulations Adline, Wishing you to win Miss Universe.

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  • Ronald Andrade, Udyavara/Dubai

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Congratulations Adline . All The Best

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  • Winston, Udyavara, Dubai

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    You made us proud Sis...
    Your hard work, dedication & commitment has paid off.
    You are unstoppable.
    All the best Adline.
    Bring the Miss Universe crown home.
    Lots of love.

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  • S Shetty, Tulunaad

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    The beauty of Tulunaad.. Good luck

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  • Ashok Reshma Kuwait, Paladka Moodbidri Manglore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Dear Adline
    Congratulation.

    God Bless you.
    You made us all Proud.
    All the best for your Future.
    Congratulations also for the Proud Parents.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Dakshin Kannada district, ladies are extremely talented and beautiful.... Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Shilpa Shetty.... the list is endless !! My sincere best wishes to Adline... You will bring laurels and glory to your motherland !!!!

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  • nitin, kodagu

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    best of luck. she definitely win the crown.

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  • Celine mendonsa, Udupi

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Make udupi people proud. All the best dear adline

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