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Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model who is shaking things up with a smile

Nicole Fujita, born in New Zealand to a Polish-Russian father and a Japanese mother, quickly won over Japan with her charisma. She began her career in 2009 by winning the prestigious Nicola Model ...
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Ukrainian-born model crowned Miss Japan – but critics question if she’s Japanese enough

Critics are questioning whether the newest Miss Japan is Japanese enough after a Ukrainian-born model took the crown. Carolina Shiino, 26, took the country’s title Monday night in Tokyo, but not ...