1. Adline Mewis Quadros Castelino is an Indian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Diva Universe 2020.
16 Facts About Adline Castelino
1. 2.
Adline Castelino represented India at Miss Universe 2020, and was the third runner-up.
3.
Adline Castelino later attended Wilson College, where she graduated with a degree in business administration.
4.
Adline Castelino is fluent in English and Hindi, besides her mother tongue Konkani.
5.
Adline Castelino continued her training for pageants through the Cocoaberry Training Academy in Mumbai, where in 2019 she was crowned Miss Cocoaberry Diva.
6.
In 2019, Adline Castelino entered Miss Diva 2020, through the Chennai auditions, and was shortlisted as a city finalist.
7.
Adline 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.
8.
Adline 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.
9.
Adline Castelino has raised money for the Child Help Foundation, through a crowd funding platform called Ketto.
10.
Adline Castelino has often advocated on spreading more awareness about the acceptance of LGBT community.
11.
Adline Castelino was able to raise and donate food grains and pulses, amongst other staples to the organization.
12.
Adline Castelino supported Smile Train's campaign to end the Social stigma associated with COVID-19.
13.
Adline Castelino 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.
14.
Adline Castelino promoted a drive titled 'PCOS Free India' to help women reverse the condition naturally through holistic wellness practices.
15.
Adline Castelino organized fundraisers in 2021, for Agricultural Resource Centers.
16.
Adline Castelino was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Women at number two in 2020.