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Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Model boss set to travel to Egypt to represent Ireland in world competition
Ireland's newest model boss is heading to Egypt to represent Ireland in the 'Top Model of the World' competition. Latvian-born Kristine Subrovska owns Dublin-based The Model Method after she was scouted when she was just 11 years old. The model will be packing her bags and heading to Hurghada, Egypt to represent Ireland at the iconic Top Model of the World competition. With over 30 countries competing, all eyes are on this rising star as she steps on to one of the biggest runways in the world. Born in Latvia, she moved to Ireland at age seven, facing the heartbreak of leaving everything she knew behind. "It was tough," she said. "But it made me stronger. It taught me that no matter what happens, I can rise." Kristine, who has a business and law degree, said that she's not just chasing dreams but is trying to light the way for others. "This is more than fashion. It's about proving to every girl who's ever felt small that she's powerful beyond measure. I want them to see me and say — if she can, so can I." In December last year, Kristine opened up about her new modelling agency. "The Model Method has quickly made waves across social platforms, landing models exciting, high-profile jobs and opening doors to endless opportunities. "Whether you're an aspiring model looking to break into the industry or a seasoned pro ready to level up, we are here to help you shine brighter than ever. "It is led by myself and award-winning photographer Rhi. "Our mission is simple: to provide a supportive and professional network where models and clients can thrive. "At The Model Method, we don't just create models—we create empowered, confident individuals who are ready to conquer the spotlight," she said at the time.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who is the only Latvian-born player to have appeared for Watford?!
With the arrival at Vicarage Road of Hector Kyprianou, Watford will soon have their first full Cyprus international – and with overseas players now so commonplace in England, it means the club's yellow shirt has been worn by representatives from every corner of the globe. For instance, could you name the only Latvian-born player to play for Watford? He made five appearances and scored on his full debut – and it occurred in this century. Answer at the end of the article . . . The eagle-eyed Hornets fans may have looked at websites containing lists of international players meticulously compiled by the late and esteemed Trefor Williams, and seen that Tom Williams is listed as having had one Cyprus cap while at Watford. However, Williams was never actually on the books at Vicarage Road. He played one half of a pre-season friendly against Wealdstone at Harefield United in 2007 – a game Watford won 4-0 with Williams playing alongside such luminaries as Cedric Avinel, Johan Cavalli and Steve Kabba. So, as soon as Kyprianou earns his next cap he will become the first to play for Cyprus while at Watford – and with games against Bulgaria and Romania next month, that could happen quickly. The new midfielder was born in London, though, and joins a surprisingly lengthy list of current Watford players who have earned international honours for a country other than the one where they were born. Imran Louza was born in France and was capped by their Under-21s for instance, but now plays full international football for Morocco. Rocco Vata was born in Scotland but earned his first full cap for the Republic of Ireland last season, while Tom Dele-Bashiru was born in Manchester and played for England Under-16s but has since been capped by Nigeria at Under-20 and Under-23 level. And there is another Cyprus international at the club: London-born goalkeeper Gabriel Ortelli recently earned his first Under-21s cap. When it comes to country of birth, then the list of nations from which players have come to represent Watford is a long one. Players born in more than 70 different countries have featured for the Hornets in a competitive first-team game. As you might expect, players born in England lead the way, with more than 800 in total, followed by Scotland and Wales. Defender Francisco Sierralta has the honour of being Watford's only first-team player to have been born in Chile, and the same badge can be worn by Giorgi Chakvetadze for Georgia, and Mamadou Doumbia for Mali. Digging through the place of birth of Watford players throws up a few oddities – who knew Jose Holebas was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany?! Peterborough journalist's lowdown on new man Nabizada called up again by England Many countries have only produced one Hornet: Albania (Rey Manaj), Ghana (Prince Buaben), Peru (Andre Carillo) and Slovakia (Juraj Kucka) among them. But, going back to the question at the start of the answer – did you know the only Latvian-born Watford player? Well done (especially if you didn't have to resort to the internet etc) if you came up with Aleksandrs Cauna. A former Chelsea trialist, he worked with Brendan Rodgers at Stamford Bridge who then brought him to Vicarage Road on loan during the 2008/09 season. Cauna made his debut as a substitute away at Plymouth, and then scored a volley on his full debut in a 2-2 draw with Southampton at Vicarage Road on April 7, 2009. He returned to his parent club, Skonto Riga, after five appearances for Watford, and went on to earn 45 caps for Latvia before retiring from the game in 2020. Additional stats from Jon Sinclair's WFC database at
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
AFL WAG Annalise Dalins reveals how Josh Daicos' family helped her heal after devastating family breakdown
She may be known for her stunning looks and high-profile engagement to footy golden boy Josh Daicos. But behind the glam, Annalise Dalins has faced heartbreak most wouldn't expect. The 24-year-old model has revealed how the Daicos clan became her rock after a painful family split left her reeling, admitting she no longer has a relationship with her father. Speaking candidly on Olivia Rogers' Tell Me More podcast, the Latvian-born beauty said she was embraced like a daughter by Josh's parents, legendary AFL player Peter Daicos and wife Colleen, during one of the darkest chapters of her life. 'They literally took me under their wing like I was their own,' she said. 'I was really missing the family aspect after my parents separated… so that really saved me.' Annalise, who now lives with Josh and his family while they renovate their new home, said the support from the Daicos household gave her the stability she'd lost. 'I know I'm so lucky – a lot of people have tough relationships with their in-laws,' she added. 'But I'm obsessed with mine.' While she remains close with her mother and younger brother, Annalise revealed she's completely estranged from her dad, who she says has become a stranger over time. 'I don't recognise the man he is now – and I actually don't know him,' she admitted. 'It's basically just a 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy Birthday' kind of relationship.' In a twist of fate, Josh came into her life right when she needed someone most – and their romance blossomed from humble beginnings, with Annalise initially thinking the Collingwood star was just a local footy player. The pair struck up a conversation over Instagram during COVID lockdowns – and while Annalise initially ghosted him after learning he was an AFL player, the universe had other plans. They crossed paths again at a Chapel Street bar, and sparks flew. 'I realised he was the sweetest man I'd ever met,' she said. 'He 100 percent is my biggest supporter.' The couple, who got engaged in Greece last September, are now planning their future together – with Annalise confident they'll go the distance. 'I think we'll 100 percent make it to 90, in our rocking chairs at the nursing home,' she said with a laugh. 'That's because I know him inside out. I know myself. You just have to trust.' Opening up about her insecurities and the fear that love can fade, she said watching the contrast between her father's behaviour and Josh's steady presence made her realise what true love really looks like. 'They were completely different,' she said of the two men. 'I knew exactly where I was going – I was going to Josh.' The model said Josh's ability to show up and believe in her has transformed how she views love and relationships. 'When self-doubt creeps in, he's the first to say, "No way, that was great".
RNZ News
29-04-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Child damages Mark Rothko painting in Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam
By Lianne Kolirin , CNN King Willem Alexander stands in front of Mark Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 during a tour of Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen when it opened in November 2021. Photo: AFP/Koen Van Weel A huge painting by Mark Rothko, thought to be worth tens of millions of dollars, has been removed from display in a Dutch museum after it was damaged by a visiting child. Conservators will now have to repair the artwork, Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 , after it was "scratched" by a child visiting the Rotterdam gallery where it was on display. The abstract painting from 1960, which measures 229cm high by 258.5cm wide with a depth of 4.7cm, was a centrepiece of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam - though it had been temporarily on display at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen as the museum is currently closed for a large-scale renovation. The museum confirmed the incident in a statement emailed to CNN. It said: "The painting Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 by Mark Rothko has sustained superficial damage after a child touched the painting when it was on display. As a result, small scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting. "Conservation expertise has been sought in the Netherlands and abroad. We are currently researching the next steps for the treatment of the painting. We expect that the work will be able to be shown again in the future." The museum declined to say how much the painting is worth, nor how much the damage might cost to repair - or who might be expected to foot the bill. In response to a question about the painting's value on its website, the museum said the piece was bought in the 1970s for an undisclosed amount. It went on to explain: "An appraiser from an international auction house would be involved in a sale of an artist as famous as Rothko. The price is then very dependent on the condition, size, frame, etc." Latvian-born American artist Rothko, who died in 1970, was best known for his "colour field" paintings. His works regularly fetch millions of dollars at auction. In November 2023 Untitled, 1968 sold for US$23.9 million ($40.2m) at Sotheby's in New York. Museums and galleries are usually eager to promote visits from families with young children, in the hope of fostering an early interest in the arts. Many have programmes and workshops aimed at young visitors and actively encourage them - but children can, of course, be unpredictable. Maxwell Blowfield, writer and creator of the popular maxwell museums newsletter, told CNN: "Every museum and gallery thinks hard about how to balance meaningful physical access to artworks and objects with keeping them safe. I'd say most have the balance right but accidents can still happen. It's impossible to prevent every potential incident, from visitors of all ages. Thankfully things like this are very rare compared to the millions of visits taking place everyday." - CNN
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Child damages Rothko painting in Dutch museum
A huge painting by Mark Rothko, thought to be worth tens of millions of dollars, has been removed from display in a Dutch museum after it was damaged by a visiting child. Conservators will now have to repair the artwork, 'Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8,' after it was 'scratched' by a child visiting the Rotterdam gallery where it was on display. The abstract painting from 1960, which measures 7 feet, 6 inches high by 8 feet, 6 inches wide, was a centerpiece of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam—though it had been temporarily on display at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen as the museum is currently closed for a large-scale renovation. The museum confirmed the incident in a statement emailed to CNN. It said: 'The painting Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 by Mark Rothko has sustained superficial damage after a child touched the painting when it was on display. As a result, small scratches are visible in the unvarnished paint layer in the lower part of the painting. 'Conservation expertise has been sought in the Netherlands and abroad. We are currently researching the next steps for the treatment of the painting. We expect that the work will be able to be shown again in the future.' The museum declined to say how much the painting is worth nor how much the damage might cost to repair—or who might be expected to foot the bill. In response to a question about the painting's value on its website, the museum said the piece was bought in the 1970s for an undisclosed amount. It went on to explain: 'An appraiser from an international auction house would be involved in a sale of an artist as famous as Rothko. The price is then very dependent on the condition, size, frame, etc.' Latvian-born American artist Rothko, who died in 1970, was best known for his 'color field' paintings. His works regularly fetch millions of dollars at auction—in November 2023 'Untitled, 1968' sold for $23.9 million at Sotheby's in New York. Museums and galleries are usually eager to promote visits from families with young children, in the hope of fostering an early interest in the arts. Many have programs and workshops aimed at young visitors and actively encourage them—but children can, of course, be unpredictable. Maxwell Blowfield, writer and creator of the popular 'maxwell museums' newsletter, told CNN: 'Every museum and gallery thinks hard about how to balance meaningful physical access to artworks and objects with keeping them safe. I'd say most have the balance right but accidents can still happen. It's impossible to prevent every potential incident, from visitors of all ages. Thankfully things like this are very rare compared to the millions of visits taking place everyday.'
