Natalie Glebova is a Russian Canadian beauty queen. Natalia Glebova was crowned Miss Universe 2005 was held at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2005.
In 2004, Glebova attempted to win the Miss Universe Canada pageant where she placed as 3rd runner-up.
Natalie Glebova was born on November 11, 1981 in Tuapse, Russian SFSR, former Soviet Union. She studied classical piano and graduated from a professional musical school at age of 12. She also has won various regional rhythmic gymnastics championships. She immigrated to Toronto, Canada together with her parents at the age of 13.
Prior to competing at Miss Universe, Glebova worked as a model and received her Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology Management and Marketing at Ryerson University in Toronto. She has also worked as a motivational speaker for grade school and high school students.
Glebova was married to Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan. The couple, who met during the 2006 Thailand Open, became engaged in April 2007 and were married on November 29, 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand. They separated in early 2011.
In 2008, Glebova joined The Amazing Race Asia 3 and she partnered with Pailin Rungratanasunthorn. They represented Thailand and came in 8th place.
In February 2012 Natalie Glebova became the Diamond Ambassador for Canadian Ice Diamond Collection.