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Adline Mewis Quadros Castelino (born 24 July 1998) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss Diva Universe 2020. She represented India at Miss Universe 2020, where she placed as the third runner-up.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Castelino was born in Kuwait City to Mangalorean Catholic parents Alphonse and Meera Castellino. Her family hails from Udyavara in Udupi, Karnataka.[4] Castelino attended the Indian Central School in Kuwait.[5] At the age of fifteen, she returned to India and moved to Mumbai, where she attended St. Xavier's High School.[6] Castelino later attended Wilson College. There she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.[7] She is fluent in English and Hindi, besides her mother tongue Konkani.[8]

Pageantry

Aside from working as a model, Castelino had participated in an online pageant in 2018.[9] She further continued her training for pageants through the Cocoaberry Training Academy in Mumbai. In 2019, she was crowned as 'Miss Cocoaberry Diva' by the institution.[10]

Miss Diva 2020

Template:Main In 2019, Castelino auditioned for the Miss Diva 2020 contest, through the Chennai auditions, and was shortlisted as a city finalist. In the culminating round of selections in Mumbai, she entered as one of the top 20 delegates.[11][12] During the contest's sports round held in Bennett University, she won the "Miss Smasher" award, for her performance in badminton.[13] On 22 February 2020, she was eventually crowned as Miss Diva Universe 2020 by the outgoing titleholder Vartika Singh at Yash Raj Studio, Andheri, Mumbai.[14][15][16]

During the competition's final question and answer round, the top 5 contestants were each asked a common question by the host, Malaika Arora: "Does religion unite or divide people?" to which Castelino expressed:

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Miss Universe 2020

As the winner of Miss Diva 2020, Castelino represented India at the Miss Universe 2020 competition at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, in the United States.[17][18][19] During the grand finale event held on 16 May 2021, she initially made it to the Top 21, and subsequently she was selected as one of the top 10 semifinalists.[20] Castelino further placed in the top 5, thus becoming the first Indian woman to reach the top 5 of Miss Universe since the year 2001.[21]

As one of the finalists at the contest, Castelino was asked by one of the judges, Tatyana Orozco - "Should countries lockdown due to COVID-19 despite the strain on their economies or should they open their borders and risk a potential increase in infection rates?" Castelino replied by stating:

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At the end of the event, Castelino was adjudged as the 3rd runner up, and Andrea Meza of Mexico eventually won the title.[22] This was India's highest placement in Miss Universe since Lara Dutta won the title of Miss Universe 2000.[23] Castelino broke the 20-year drought of India's non placement in the Top 5 of Miss Universe, which was previously achieved by Celina Jaitley, who was the 4th runner-up in 2001.[24]

Philanthropy

Castelino works with a welfare organisation called ‘Vikas Sahayog Pratishthan’ (VSP) which functions to provide a sustainable livelihood for farmers, so as to curb farmers' suicides and inequality.[25][26] She has raised money for the Child Help Foundation (CHF), through a crowd funding platform called Ketto.[27] She has often advocated on spreading more awareness about the acceptance of LGBT community.[28][29] She also advocates to encourage leadership qualities in women by conducting leadership programmes.[30]

During the lockdown imposed due to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in 2020, she helped in providing essentials like food supplies, sanitizers and face masks for ‘Desire Society’, a non-profit voluntary organization that cares for children infected with HIV in India.Template:Cn On the occasion of Christmas the same year, she went as a Secret Santa to distribute gifts and spent time with the children supported by the Desire Society.[31] She was able to raise and donate food grains and pulses, among other staples to the organization.[31] During this visit, she expressed, "The first time I came to know about the Desire Society was when I was in college. I used visit here as a student to help out as a volunteer." [31]

She supported Smile Train's campaign to end the stigma around COVID-19.[32] She also initiated fundraisers for the Akshaya Patra Foundation, to help provide meals and packed grocery kits to the marginalized and low-income segment of the society, comprising daily wage workers, migrant laborers, people at old age homes and night shelters.[33] Castelino, supporting this cause, expressed - "The spread of coronavirus has taken a lot from us, but let this pandemic not take away our humanity and ability to understand the needs of our brethren."[33]

In August 2020, she associated with a campaign to spread awareness about polycystic ovary syndrome.[34] She promoted a drive titled 'PCOS Free India' to help women reverse the condition naturally through some holistic wellness practices.[35]

She organized fundraisers during 2021 so as to provide the donations to Agricultural Resource Centers. Through this, she aims to supply agricultural machineries like sowing equipments, petrol pump spray, sprinkler sets, ripper and thrasher units to Women Self-Help Groups, and train them to utilise these equipments.[36]

Media

Adline Castelino was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Women at No. 2 in 2020.[37]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Miss Diva Universe 2020 Herself Contestant and Winner [17]
Miss Universe 2020 Contestant and 3rd runner-up [38]
2021 Kingfisher Calendar: The Making Documentary series [39]

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Label Ref.
2019 Tere Bina Shreyas Dharmadhikari CD Baby [40]
2021 Mere Dil Vich Arjun Kanungo, Tanzeel Khan Arjun Kanungo [41][42]

References

  1. ↑ Stakes are high but passion is stronger - Adline Castelino on Miss Universe(25 February 2020). Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  2. ↑ Miss Diva Universe Adline Says She was Bullied for Being Skinny, Dhar, Abira(27 February 2020). Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Miss India Adline Castelino bags Fourth Place at Miss Universe 2021(17 May 2021).
  4. ↑ A grand homecoming for Miss Diva Universe 2020 Adline Castelino(5 March 2020). Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  5. ↑ Kuwait born Adline Castelino crowned Miss Diva Universe 2020(23 February 2020). Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  6. ↑ Adline Castelino first from city selected for Miss Diva Universe 2020. daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  7. ↑ I'm grateful to my college for making me who I am today:Adline Castelino, Raisinghani, Pooja(6 March 2020).
  8. ↑ Mangaluru origin girl, Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe 2020(24 February 2020). Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  9. ↑ Adline Castelino wins Miss TGPC Season 4(5 February 2018). Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  10. ↑ Adline Castellino: The 21-year-old who will represent India at the Miss Universe pageant this year, Rajan, Sherlin(4 March 2020).
  11. ↑ Miss Universe India 2020: The Finalists of Miss Diva 2020, Mishra, Vagisha(22 December 2019). Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  12. ↑ Miss Diva 2020 is back for all the talented girls to make their grand career in the Glamour Industry(20 November 2019). Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  13. ↑ Miss Diva finalists turn athletes at Bennett University(9 February 2020).
  14. ↑ Adline Castelino wins Miss Diva Universe 2020(23 February 2020). Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  15. ↑ Miss Diva Universe and Supranational 2020 - A special report(24 February 2020).
  16. ↑ Mangaluru's Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe 2020, Vina, Milagro(23 February 2020). Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Adline Castelino, Miss Diva Universe 2020 revealed her dad was disappointed by her dark skin., Narang, Akansha(28 February 2020). Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  18. ↑ Miss Diva Universe grand finale 2020: Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant this year(22 February 2020). Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  19. ↑ Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant 2020(23 February 2020). Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  20. ↑ Adline Castelino reveals advice she received from Lara Dutta 'before leaving' for Miss Universe(22 May 2021).
  21. ↑ Adline Castelino is 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2020: It is great to see India shine, says Celina Jaitly, Sonali, Kriti(18 May 2021).
  22. ↑ India's Adline Castelino Bags Fourth Place At Miss Universe 2021(18 May 2021).
  23. ↑ Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Adline Castelino returns to India, waves the Tricolour at Mumbai airport(18 May 2021).
  24. ↑ Miss Universe 2020: Miss Mexico Andrea Meza crowned as the winner, Miss India Adline Castelino finishes fourth(17 May 2021).
  25. ↑ Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe 2020'(1 March 2020). Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  26. ↑ All you need to know about the newly-crowned Miss Diva Universe 2020 Adline Castelino(25 February 2020). Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  27. ↑ Udupiche Chedu 22-year-old Adline Castelino Crowned 'LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020', Dsouza, Alfie(29 February 2020). Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  28. ↑ Crowning Glory Miss Diva 2020 Winners Take The Centre Stage, Baig, Ruman(20 October 2020).
  29. ↑ 'Miss Diva Universe 2020' Adline Castelino accorded grand welcome(28 February 2020). Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  30. ↑ Miss Diva Universe 2020 Adline Castelino returns to a Glorious Homecoming in Mangalore(1 March 2020). Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Adline Castelino Becomes Secret Santa To HIV/AIDS Affected Children, Karki, Manisha(8 January 2021).
  32. ↑ Celebrities Support Smile Train India's Digital Campaign, #EndTheStigma Around COVID-19(14 May 2020). Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Let this pandemic not take away our humanity(7 May 2020).
  34. ↑ Let's Pledge For PCOS Free India with Adline Castelino, Khakhar, Heta(27 August 2020).
  35. ↑ Adline Castelino supports FolkFitness' PCOS Free India campaign., Rathod, Kalwyna(18 August 2020).
  36. ↑ Adline's Fundraiser for Agricultural Equipment for Food Growing Women Farmers of India. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  37. ↑ The Times Most Desirable Women of 2020 - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  38. ↑ Meet 22-year-old Adline Castelino, beauty queen who represented India. DNA India. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
  39. ↑ Kingfisher Calendar for the year 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  40. ↑ Tere Bina - Shreyas Dharmadhikari & Ndot ft.Adline Castelino(10 October 2019).
  41. ↑ Check Out New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Mere Dil Vich' Sung By Arjun Kanungo, Tanzeel Khan(26 February 2021).
  42. ↑ Suman Rao & Adline Castelino's 'Mere Dil Vich' Out Now!, Karki, Manisha(25 February 2021).

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