Adline Castelino

Adline Mewis Quadros Castelino (born 24 July 1998) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Diva Universe 2020. She will represent India at Miss Universe 2020.[2][3]

Adline Castelino
Born
Adline Mewis Quadros Castelino

(1998-07-24) 24 July 1998
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Alma materWilson College, Mumbai
Occupation
  • Model
Home townUdupi, Karnataka, India
Height5 ft 6.4 in (1.69 m)[1]
TitleMiss Diva Universe 2020
Miss Cocoaberry Diva 2019
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)

Early life and education

Castelino was born in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mangalorean Catholic parents Alphonsus and Meera Castelino. Her family is originally from Udyavara in the city of Udupi, Karnataka.[4] In Kuwait, Castelino attended the Indian Central School.[5] At age 15, Castelino returned to India and moved to Mumbai, where she attended St. Xavier's High School.[6] She subsequently studied at Wilson College, where she graduated with a degree in business administration.[7]

Social works

Castelino works with a welfare organisation called Vikas Sahayog Pratishthan (VSP) which functions to provide a sustainable livelihood for framers to curb farmers' suicides and inequality.[8] She has raised money for the Child Help Foundation (CHF), through a crowd funding platform called Ketto.[9] During the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in 2020, she helped in providing essentials like food supplies, sanitizers and masks for 'Desire Society', a non-profit voluntary organization that cares for children infected with HIV in India.[10][11] She also initiated fundraisers for the Akshaya Patra Foundation, which provides meals or 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.[12]

Pageantry

Aside from working as a model, Castelino has participated in various trivial pageants in India.[13] She further commenced her training for pageants through the Cocoaberry Training Academy in Mumbai. In 2019, she was crowned as 'Miss Cocoberry Diva' by the institution.[1][14]

Miss Diva 2020

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.[15][16] During the contest's sports round held in Bennett University, she won the "Miss Smasher" award, for her performance in badminton.[17] 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.[18][19]

During the final question and answer round, the top 5 contestants were each asked the same question by the host, Malaika Arora: "Does religion unite or divide people?" To which Castelino replied:

“Religion definitely unites people. It has values that bring people together. People believing in the same things come together and stay in harmony. When I first came here from Kuwait, I really loved the fact that in India, all religions stay together in harmony. We celebrate Diwali, Christmas, Eid all together and what a beautiful scene that is! Here we can stay together, respect each other's beliefs and be in harmony. We can progress with each other and move forward to the future.”

Miss Universe 2020

As the winner of Miss Diva 2020, Castelino will represent India at the Miss Universe 2020 competition.[20][21][22]

References
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  2. "Stakes are high but passion is stronger - Adline Castelino on Miss Universe". The Week. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  3. Dhar, Abira (27 February 2020). "Miss Diva Universe Adline Says She was Bullied for Being Skinny". The Quint. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  4. Suresh, Sunayana; PS, Tanvi (5 March 2020). "A grand homecoming for Miss Diva Universe 2020 Adline Castelino". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
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  7. Raisinghani, Pooja (6 March 2020). "I'm grateful to my college for making me who I am today:Adline Castelino". The Times of India.
  8. "All you need to know about the newly-crowned Miss Diva Universe 2020 Adline Castelino". Zoom. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  9. "Help Adline Castelino spread smiles for Child Help Foundation". www.ketto.org. Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  10. "Adline Castelino - Desire Society, Mumbai". 22 March 2020.
  11. "Desire Society - Official". desiresociety.org. Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  12. "Let this pandemic not take away our humanity". The Times of India. 7 May 2020.
  13. "Adline Castelino wins Miss TGPC Season 4". 5 February 2018. Archived from the original on 26 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  14. "Adline Castelino wins Miss Universe India crown at Miss Diva 2020". 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  15. Mishra, Vagisha (22 December 2019). "Miss Universe India 2020: The Finalists of Miss Diva 2020". Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  16. "Miss Diva 2020 is back for all the talented girls to make their grand career in the Glamour Industry". The Hans India. 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  17. Sharma, Riya; Kaushik, Divya (9 February 2020). "Miss Diva finalists turn athletes at Bennett University". The Times of India.
  18. "Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe 2020 pageant". www.mangalorean.com. 23 February 2020.
  19. "Adline Castelino wins Miss Diva Universe 2020". The New Indian Express. 23 February 2020. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  20. Narang, Akansha (28 February 2020). "Adline Castelino, Miss Diva Universe 2020 revealed her dad was disappointed by her dark skin". The Hauterfly. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  21. "Miss Diva Universe grand finale 2020: Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant this year". Times Now. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  22. Indo-Asian News Service (23 February 2020). "Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant 2020". India Today. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Vartika Singh		 Miss Diva Universe
2020		 Incumbent
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