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Kirk Bondad has returned home to the Philippines after winning the recently concluded Mister International 2025 competition in Thailand. Kirk's plane landed from Bangkok on Monday night at Terminal 3 of the NAIA international airport. He was warmly welcomed by the press and proceeded to his victory conference at the Holiday Inn Express Manila.  The 17th edition of the annual Mister International pageant was held on Thursday, September 25 and Kirk won the title against 41 other contestants. Kirk became the second Mister International from the Philippines. He was closely contested for the title by Lebanon's Saadedine Ghassan Heneine, who finished in second place. Korea's Choi Seung Ho came in third. "Standing on this stage as Mister International 2025 is bigger than myself. It's a testament to faith, hard work, and the power of a nation rallying behind one dream," shared the new Mister International. "Behind me stands a team of talented individuals, creati...

Kirk Bondad, representing the Philippines, was proclaimed the winner of Mister International 2025 on Thursday, September 25 in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old Filipino-German model and fitness trainer beat over 40 other contestants to win the prestigious international male pageant. Saadedine Ghassan Heneine of Lebanon was named first runner-up while Choi Seung Ho of Korea, Bethel Mbamara of Nigeria, Roberto Mena of Costa Rica, and Kanapol Treesongkiat of Thailand were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. Rodrigo D' Soni of Brazil, Liam Thibault of Canada, Axel Pallier of France, Guillermo Inurreta of Mexico, and Cong Vinh Doan of Vietnam rounded out the Top 11 finalists. The rest of the Top 20 were from Côte d'Ivoire, Josué Coulibaly, Dominican Republic, Aldo Farías, Egypt, Mohamed Basal, India, Madhuram Daga, Indonesia, Oliver Prasetyo, Japan, Dan Reynolds, Myanmar, Yarzar Htet Aung, Spain, Christian Losana, and Sri Lanka, Ian Vonhagt. The contesta...

Jiří Vesely was named Mister International Czech Republic 2025 after winning the Muž roku 2025 competition on Friday, August 22 in Nachod. The 27-year-old fitness trainer and model from Mladá Boleslav succeeds last year's winner Jakub Mádl from Novy Bydžov. MMA fighter Jakub Batfalský (22) from Ostrava placed second while businessman Tomáš Ondráček (30) from Bludov finished third. Martin Černý, Vojtěch Horálek, and Rostislav Baďura were awarded the titles Man of the Globe International 2025, Mister Universe World Czech Republic 2025, and Mister Friendship Czech Republic 2025, respectively. The new Mister International Czech Republic will represent his country at Mister International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand this September. Road to the 17th Mister International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jiří Veselý (@vesely.jiri_) Photos: Muž roku, Jiří Veselý / Instagram

The Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 national final was held on Monday, April 28 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City. Seven deserving winners who will represent the Philippines at various international male pageants have been chosen among 26 contestants. Hosted by former Miss Supranational Philippines and Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline AmeIinckx, this year's pageant marked the third edition of the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide competition. Reigning Mister Supranational Fezile Mkhize of South Africa, Mister Global Dom Corilla of the Philippines, Manhunt International Kevin Dasom of Thailand, and Mister International Samuel Nwajagu of Nigeria were the special guests at the event. Meet the winners: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Pilipinas Worldwide (@misterpilipinasworldwide) Mister Pilipinas Supranational 2025 - Kenneth Cabungcal (Dumaguete) for Mister Supranational 2025 Mister Pilipinas International 2025 - Ki...

The Mister International pageant, a celebrated event in the world of male beauty, was established in 2006 in Singapore by Alan Sim, its original president and founder. After the unfortunate passing of Sim, the pageant relocated its headquarters to Bangkok, Thailand, where it is now guided by the current president, Pradit Pradinunt. In a significant change starting in 2023, the Mister International organization opened its doors to fathers, married men, and divorced men aged 18-33, allowing a broader range of contestants to participate. The annual Mister International competition is recognized as one of the premier male beauty pageants in the world. Meet the titleholders from 2006-2024: 2006: Lebanon - Wissam Hanna 2007: Brazil - Alan Bianco Martini 2008: Vietnam - Ngo Tien Doan 2009: Bolivia - Bruno Kettels 2010: Great Britain - Ryan Terry 2011: Brazil - César Curti 2012: Lebanon - Ali Hammoud (resigned) 2013: Venezuela - José Anmer Paredes 2014: Philippines - Neil Perez 2015: ...

Samuel Nwajagu of Nigeria was proclaimed the grand winner of the Mister International 2024 pageant on Saturday, December 14 in Bangkok, Thailand. Aside from the international title, the 23-year-old model also bagged the Best in Swimsuit award. He succeeds last year's winner from Thailand, Kim Goodburn. Nguyen Man Lan of Vietnam and Glenn Victor Sutanto were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Anthony Henricus of the Netherlands, Justine Carl Ong of the Philippines (fan vote winner), and Rafael Dominguez of Spain rounded out the Top 6 finalists. The contestants from China, Liu Xu Adrien Lorin, Ecuador, Abel Diaz, Italy, Leonardo Castaldo, Korea, Joon-Sung Heo, and Mexico, Brian Arturo Faugier made the Top 10. Completing the Top 15 semifinalists were Colombia, Sebastian Melo Nieves, Cuba, Christian Jesus Anoceto, France, Lavigne Swann, Thailand, Chutipong Buddharak, and Venezuela, Emmanuel Serrano. The Philippines, USA, and the Netherlands received the Best in...

The Mister RNB España 2024 final competition was held on Saturday, October 12 at the Alannia Salou in Tarragona, a port city in northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region. Forty-four contestants from across the country competed in the pageant where three national titles were at stake. The event was streamed live on its official YouTube channel. International guests in the show were reigning Mister International Kim Goodburn from Thailand and Miss Universe Argentina 2024 Magalí Benejam Corthey. Pablo Herrera, 33, from Murcia, was proclaimed Mister RNB España Supranational 2024 (Mister Supranational Spain 2025) and will compete in Poland for Mister Supranational 2025. The representative of Ciudad Real, Christian Losana, 24, won Mister RNB España Internacional 2024 (Mister International Spain 2025) and will go to Thailand for the Mister International 2025 competition. Alejandro Ortega, 25, from Valencia, bagged the title Mister RNB España Global 2024 (Mister Global Spai...

Thai Criminal Court dismisses case vs. rightful owner of Mister International Today marks a momentous day for Mister International as Thailand's Pradit Pradinunt emerges victorious in a legal battle that has been long-anticipated and deeply contentious. The Thai Criminal Court has dismissed the case brought forward by Manuel Deldio from the Philippines, thereby affirming Pradit Pradinunt as the rightful owner of the esteemed Mister International organization. The roots of this dispute trace back to the passing of Alan Sim, a beloved friend to Pradit Pradinunt and a key figure in the pageant world. Alan Sim, whose vision and determination brought forth the Mister Global competition, had entrusted Pradinant with the responsibility of continuing the legacy of Mister International alongside Mister Global. The collaboration between these two male pageants resulted in their recognition as two of the world's top five male pageants. While on the surface, it may not have appeared that P...

Kim Thitisan Goodburn bested 35 other competitors to win Mister International 2023 on Sunday, September 17 at the Crystal Design Center Ballroom (CDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The 24-year-old Thai-British model and actor from Thailand also bagged the Best in National Costume award. He succeeds last year's winner Manu Franco from the Dominican Republic. William Badell of Venezuela and Edward Taiye Ogunniya of Brazil were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Lucas Schlachter of France and Shashwat Dwivedi of India rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were the contestants from Colombia, Daniel Alejandro Garcia Molina, Peru, Joel Farach Marquina, Philippines, Jefferson Bunny, Singapore, Joshua Hee, and Spain, Borxa Ramo Ruiz. Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, and The Bahamas completed the Top 20 semifinalists. This year's competition marked the 15th edition of the Mist...

Mister International 2023, the 15th Mister International pageant is happening tonight at the Crystal Design Center Ballroom (CDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. After more than a week of pre-pageant activities and preliminary events, one of the 36 contestants will walk away with the prestigious title currently held by Manu Franco of the Dominican Republic. Presented by Chat Cosmetics, the final show will stream live on the pageant's official Facebook page and YouTube channel from 7 p.m. local time. A distinguished panel of judges who will select tonight's winner includes former Miss Universe Thailand Anchilee Scott-Kemmis and reigning Mister Global from Cuba Juan Carlos Ariosa. Who will be the next Mister International? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister International (@officialmisterinternational) --- FINAL RESULTS --- Special Awards Best in National Costume - Thailand,  Kim Thitisan Goodburn Mister Congeniality - Nepal, Prajwol Ta...

Tonight, 36 contestants from across the world will battle it out to win the prestigious and highly coveted male beauty title of Mister International. Mister International 2023, the 15th Mister International pageant will culminate at the Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Who will succeed last year's winner  Manu Franco of the Dominican Republic? Meet our Top 12 final favorites: (in alphabetical order) Brazil - Edward Taiye Ogunniya Czech Republic - Alexandros Panayi France - Lucas Schlachter India - Shashwat Dwivedi Japan - Koki Sakata Lebanon - Sief Al Walid Harb Mexico - Brian Eduardo Ceballos Peru - Joel Farach Marquina Puerto Rico - Joshua Yaddah Maldonado Cruz Spain - Borxa Ramo Ruiz Thailand - Kim Goodburn Venezuela - William Badell Special mentions: Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Vietnam Photos: Mister International RELATED POSTS: Mister International 2023: Meet the contestants FAVO...