Mister International is an annual international male beauty pageant founded in 2006 by Singaporean Alan Sim. Following Sim's death on October 12, 2022, the organization split, leading to two separate groups using the Mister International title. One of these groups is the Mister International Organization (MIO) pageant which has set its headquarters in the Philippines.
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| Type | International male beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | Mister International Organization |
| Headquarters | Manila, Philippines |
| First edition | 2006 2023 (after split) |
| Most recent edition | 2024 |
| Current titleholder | Francisco Zafra Spain |
Founder | Alan Sim |
President | Manuel Deldio |
Director | Lukanand Kshetrimayum |
Motto | Distinctively Handsome |
| Language | English |
The current titleholder, Francisco Zafra from Spain, was crowned on November 10, 2024, in Toledo, Cebu, Philippines. He succeeded Mister International 2023, Jose Calle, also from Spain, marking a back-to-back victory for his country.[1]
History
editBackground
editThe male beauty pageant was established in 2006 by Alan Sim, who passed away on October 12, 2022. After his death, two organizations split and began using the same title.[2] One organization is based in Thailand, led by Pradit Pradinunt, and the other is based in the Philippines,[3] led by Manuel Deldio.[4][5][6] The first runner-up[7] of Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India,[8] has been appointed as the new managing director[9] of the Philippines-based Mister International Organization.[10][11][12]
Split
editOver time, it split into two separate events: Mister International (based in Thailand) and Mister International (based in the Philippines), both of which are still active today. Despite being distinct competitions, the Philippines-based pageant recognizes and maintains the past winners of the original pageant.[4] On September 17, 2023, Kim Goodburn claimed victory in the 15th Mister International competition held at the Crystal Design Center Ballroom in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bangkok, Thailand.[13][14] Just a month later, on October 20, 2023, Spain's Jose Calle won the same title at the Cordillera Convention Center in Baguio Country Club, Baguio City, Philippines.[15][16][17]
In the following year with the new organization, Spain claimed its back-to-back victory at the 16th edition as Francisco Zafra from Spain was crowned Mister International 2024 on November 10, 2024, in Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines. He succeeded Jose Calle, Mister International 2023, also from Spain.[18]
Titleholders
edit| Edition | Year | Date | Mister International | Runners-ups | Location | No. | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | |||||||
| 1st–13th | 2006–2018 | Unified pageant; See Mister International (Thailand) | |||||||||
| 2019–2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | |||||||||||
| 14th | 2022 | October 30, 2022 | Emmanuel “Manu” Franco Dominican Republic |
Lukanand Kshetrimayum India |
Orangel Dirinot Venezuela |
Jason Li Hong Kong |
Myron Jude Ordillano Philippines |
Juan Pablo Colias Spain |
Quezon City, Philippines | 35 | [19][20][21] |
| 15th | 2023 | October 20, 2023 | Jose Calle Spain |
Austin Cabatana Philippines |
Tamichael Watson Jamaica |
Angel Olaya Argentina |
Abdul Rahman Lee Malaysia |
Not awarded | Baguio, Philippines | 26 | [22][23][24][25] |
| 16th | 2024 | November 10, 2024 | Francisco Zafra Spain[26] |
Estefano Balarin Peru |
Marvin Diamante[6][27] Philippines |
Elias Silitonga Indonesia |
Zeng Xianyang China |
Toledo, Cebu | 25 | [1][28][29][30][31] | |
Country by number of wins
edit| Country | Titles | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 3 | 2006, 2012 |
| Vietnam | 2 | 2008, 2018 |
| Brazil | 2007, 2011 | |
| Spain | 2023, 2024 | |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 2022 |
| South Korea | 2017 | |
| Switzerland | 2015 | |
| Philippines | 2014 | |
| Venezuela | 2013 | |
| Singapore | 2012[b] | |
| Great Britain | 2010 | |
| Bolivia | 2009 |
Note
editCountries/Territories ranking
edit| Rank | Country/Territory | Mister International | Runner-ups | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | ||||
| 1 | Spain | 2 (2023, 2024) | — | — | — | — | 1 (2022) | 3 |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 1 (2022) | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| 3 | Philippines | — | 1 (2023) | 1 (2024) | — | 1 (2022) | — | 3 |
| 4 | India | — | 1 (2022) | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Peru | — | 1 (2024) | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| 5 | Venezuela | — | — | 1 (2022) | — | — | — | 1 |
| Jamaica | — | — | 1 (2023) | — | — | — | 1 | |
| 6 | Hong Kong | — | — | — | 1 (2022) | — | — | 1 |
| Argentina | — | — | — | 1 (2023) | — | — | 1 | |
| Indonesia | — | — | — | 1 (2024) | — | — | 1 | |
| 7 | Malaysia | — | — | — | — | 1 (2023) | — | 1 |
| China | — | — | — | — | 1 (2024) | — | 1 | |
| Rank | Total | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
The country/territory who assumed a position is indicated in bold
The country/territory who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position is indicated in striketrough
The country/territory who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position but was not replaced is indicated underlined
First Mr. International
editThe Mr. International, organized by India-based clothing company Graviera, is a male pageant first held in 1998 and was held annually in India until 2003, when it was staged in London. It has not been held since then and has been de facto replaced by Mister International. Entries have been cross-referenced with their participation in Manhunt International, Mister Intercontinental and Mister World pageants.[32]
Titleholders
edit| Edition | Year | Date | Mister International | Runners-up | Location | Entrants | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Second | |||||||
| 6th | 2003 | August 24, 2003 | William Kelly Sharjah, UAE |
Rajneesh Duggal India |
Shaun Paul Cuthbert Singapore |
London, England | 32 | [33] |
| 5th | 2002 | October 26, 2002 | Raghu Mukherjee India |
Julio César Cabrera Mendieta Venezuela |
Odysseus Karouis Greece |
New Delhi, India | 26 | [34][35][36] |
| 4th | 2001 | December 15, 2001 | Alexander Aquino Philippines |
Anibal Martignani Pérez Venezuela |
Leroy Vissers Holland |
Udaipur, India | 36 | [37][38][39] |
| 3rd | 2000 | October 13, 2000 | Aryan Vaid India |
Jorge Pascual Mexico |
Xu Chong China |
Jodhpur, India | 25 | [40] |
| 2nd | 1999 | October 30, 1999 | Nadir Nery Djiukich Venezuela |
James Ghoril Lebanon |
Abhijit Sanyal India |
New Delhi, India | 24 | [41] |
| 1st | 1998 | October 31, 1998 | Mario Carballo Costa Rica |
Hasan Yalnizoglu Turkey |
Tamme Boh Tjarks Germany |
Jaipur, India | 23 | [42] |
- Note: In 2003 edition, three contestants came from United Arab Emirates, included Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. William Kelly represented Sharjah and later won the title.
League tables
edit| Country/Territory | Titles | Year |
|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 2000, 2002 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2003 |
| Philippines | 2001 | |
| Venezuela | 1999 | |
| Costa Rica | 1998 |
| Continent | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Americas | 2 | 1998, 1999 |
- Map of countries/territories by number of wins
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Map of countries and territories that have won Mr. International.
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- Note: Winner of 2003 Edition, William Kelly, represents Sharjah one of the emirates of UAE. The crown will count for United Arab Emirates only and not for Sharjah for it is not a country. The table shows that the crown won by William Kelly of Sharjah will count for UAE.[43]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Fran Zafra se corona como Mister International 2024". Diez Minutos (in European Spanish). November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "ฮือฮา! อีกหนึ่งคนไทย 'ประดิษฐ์ ประดินันทน์' นั่ง ปธ.เวทีประกวดโลก Mister International" [Wow! Another Thai, Pradit Pradinan, sits as the president of the Mister International world pageant...]. Matichon Online (in Thai). October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Manipur's 22-Year-Old Lukanand Kshetrimayum Appointed Managing Director Of Mister International Organisation | Ukhrul Times". Ukhrul Times. November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "A case of two Mister International pageants: which one is legit?". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Cebu to host Mister International 2024". GMA Network GMA News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (November 11, 2024). "Marvin Diamante, second runner-up sa 16th Mister International". PEP.ph Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "Manipur Youth Wins 1st Runner-up At Mister International 2022 Pageant | Ukhrul Times". October 31, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum Seeks Global Attention On Manipur Crisis | Ukhrul Times". Ukhrul Times. October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Today, North East (November 7, 2024). "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum Appointed As Managing Director Of Mister International". Northeast Today. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Lukanand named MD of Mister Intl Organisation". The Sangai Express. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Manipur's Lukanand Appointed MD of Mister International Org". Northeast Live. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Mister International 2023 to be held in Sept. in PH". ABS-CBN News. May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Mister International 2023 Kim Goodburn says his win in Thailand not hometown decision". PEP.ph Philippine Entertainment. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Donovan, Joshua (September 29, 2023). "Kim Goodburn May Have The Crown, But The Audience Are The Real Winners: Mister International 2023 Wraps Up". DNA Magazine. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Almo, Nherz. "Mister International 2023 José Antonio Calle set to return to PH". GMA Integrated News GMA News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "José Antonio Calle, Mister International 2023, scheduled to make a comeback to the Philippines - News Press". January 16, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "José Calle, primer español en ganar Míster Internacional". ¡HOLA! (in Spanish). October 23, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Almo, Nherz. "Francisco Zafra of Spain wins 16th Mister International". GMA News GMA Integrated News GMA Network Center GMA Public Affairs. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Tusing, David. "Manuel Franco from Dominican Republic crowned Mister International 2022 in the Philippines". The National. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "IN PICTURES: The winners of Mister International 2022". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "14TH MISTER INTERNATIONAL CONTESTANTS". August 19, 2022.
- ^ Llopis, Yasmina (October 23, 2023). "The Spanish José Calle wins the title of Mister International 2023". Entretenimiento News.
- ^ "Mister International 2023 Jose Antonio Calle set to return to PH". ABS-CBN News. January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Mister International 2023 José Antonio Calle set to return to PH". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "José Calle, primer español en ganar Míster Internacional 2023". Diez Minutos (in European Spanish). October 22, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Almeria-native crowned Mister Spain 2024". EuroWeekly News. September 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Marvin Diamante wins Mister International Philippines 2024". ABS-CBN News. July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Cebu to host Mister International 2024". GMA News GMA Network. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Caitom, Eva (November 7, 2024). "Mister International 2024 delegates visit Tuburan, prepare for finals in Toledo". Brigada News Philippines.
- ^ "Visayas bets bag titles at Mister International Philippines 2024". Philstar.com Philippine Star. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Así es Fran Zafra, el nuevo Míster Internacional España 2024". Semana (in Spanish). September 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Delhi's top apparel retailers offer a wide variety for people with style | "Punjabi pop singer Gurdas Mann and the recently crowned Graviera Mr International, Mr Venezuela, pick up their clothes from here."". India Today. November 29, 1999. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
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- ^ "All mama's boys at Grasim International". The Tribune. October 28, 2002.
- ^ "Of emcee Ruby Bhatia, favouritism and Grasim Mr International contest". India Today. November 11, 2002. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - National Capital Region". www.tribuneindia.com The Tribune (India). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Filipino is Mr International". The Times of India. December 16, 2001. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "Which awards is 'credible'? It was also Robbie who sent Alexander Aquino, our representative in the Mr. International 2001". Philstar.com Philippine Star. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Heart is 'it' The 2009 Mister International Philippines will compete in the 2009 Mr ... Philippines won the title was in 2001, with ramp model Alexander Aquino". www.philstar.com Philippine Star. October 10, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Mid-Day (September 27, 2000). "And now~ it's Mr. India's turn". News. Mid-Day. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
- ^ "Mr International". archive.md. May 6, 2006. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "Tribuneindia... Film and tv; Mr Costa Rica, Mario Carballo, who was crowned Mr International 1998". The Tribune (India). Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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