THE Mister International Philippines Organization led by Atty. Manuel F. Deldio recently presented at Okada Manila its 33 official candidates who will vie for the inaugural edition of Mister International which will hold its grand finale on June 27 at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila.
Now in a flurry of pre-pageant activities, including vital shoots, sponsor visits and the crucial preliminary competitions at Winford Manila on June 23, the delegates, representing different provinces, cities and municipalities all over the country and billed as “distinctively handsome,” is an exciting mix of fresh faces and pageant veterans, all bringing with them their unique stories, backgrounds and advocacies.
The young men will also have a public-speaking workshop with no less than “King of Talk” Boy Abunda.
Aiming to redefine the role of male pageants in society, Mister International Philippines aims to promote sports and wellness.
The 33 contestants are: Jayben Cordovales, Albay; Michael Jhun Andrew Lucas, Batangas; Mark Avendaño, Biñan, Laguna; Carlo Macuto, Cabuyao City; Andre John Cue, Cagayan de Oro; John Angelo Escuadro, Cagayan Valley; Marvin Salcedo, Cainta, Rizal; Aldrian Basilia, Camarines Sur; John Ernest Tan Ting, Cebu City; Vengie James Trozo, Cebu Province; Mico Angelo Teng, Davao City; Jethro Mendoza, Ilocos Sur; Christian Villarin, Iloilo Province; Kristzan Karlo delos Santos, Imus, Cavite; Michael Ver Anton Comaling, Leyte Province; Godfrey Nikolai Murillo, Macabebe, Pampanga; Jherald Castañeda, Mandaluyong City;
Bruce Frederick Espeso, Marilao, Bulacan; Richard Bravo, Misamis Occidental; Gerald John Fullante, Naga City; Ivan Myles Sibay, Nueva Ecija; Jomari Pabalan, Pampanga; Myron Jude Ordillano, Parañaque City; Hisam Hit, Quezon Province; Kitt Cortez, San Juan City; Rafael Anciano, San Pedro, Laguna; Nelson Nazal, San Simon, Pampanga; Christian Angelo Aduana, Siniloan, Laguna; Kent Magno, Sta. Rosa City; Harold John Tiongson, Sta. Maria, Bulacan; Peter Philip Ombay, Tabaco City; Emanuel Miguel Nadera, Tayabas, Quezon; and Carl Joseph Abueg, Zambales.
During their press reveal at Okada, three men stood out to claim the first set of special awards in the competition, namely, Cagayan de Oro’s Andre John Cue, Press Favorite; Cebu City’s John Ernest Tan Ting, Front Row Alpha Male; and Davao City’s Mico Angelo Teng, Luxxe Slim Top Man.
