Mister International (Philippines) Explained

Mister International (Philippines) should not be confused with Mister International (Thailand).

Mister International
Type:	International male beauty pageant
Organization:	Mister International Organization
Headquarters:	Manila, Philippines
First:	2006 2023 (after split)
Recent:	2024
Current Titleholder:	Francisco Zafra
Titleholder Represents:	Spain
Language:	English
Leader Title1:	President
Leader Name1:	Manuel Deldio
Leader Title2:	Director
Leader Name2:	Lukanand Kshetrimayum
Leader Title3:	Motto
Leader Name3:	Distinctively Handsome
Leader Title4:	Chief Operating Officer
Leader Title:	Founder
Leader Name:	Alan Sim

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. The Mister International Organization (MIO) pageant is now officially headquartered in the Philippines. Alongside Mister World, Mister International is one of the largest male beauty pageants globally, with numerous national-level competitions held worldwide.

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.

History

See also: Mister International (Thailand).

Background

The 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.^[1] One organization is based in Thailand, led by Pradit Pradinunt, and the other is based in the Philippines,^[2] led by Manuel Deldio.^{[3] [4]} The first runner-up^[5] of Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India,^[6] has been appointed as the new managing director^[7] of the Philippines-based Mister International Organization.^{[8] [9] [10]}

Split

Over 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. 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.^{[11] [12]} 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.^{[13] [14] [15]}

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.^[16]

Titleholders

Edition	Year	Date	Mister International	Runners-ups					Location	No.	Ref.
				First	Second	Third	Fourth	Fifth
1st–13th	2006–2018	colspan=10
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14th	2022	October 30, 2022	Emmanuel “Manu” Franco Dominican Republic	Lukanand Kshetrimayum India	Orangel Dirinot	Jason Li Hong Kong	Myron Jude Ordillano Philippines	Juan Pablo Colias Spain	Quezon City, Philippines	35	^[17] ^[18] ^[19]
15th	2023	October 20, 2023	Jose Calle Spain	Austin Cabatana Philippines	Tamichael Watson Jamaica	Angel Olaya Argentina	Abdul Rahman Lee Malaysia	Baguio, Philippines	26	^[20] ^[21] ^[22] ^[23]
16th	2024	November 10, 2024	Francisco Zafra Spain^[24]	Estefano Balarin Peru	Marvin Diamante^[25] ^[26] Philippines	Elias Silitonga Indonesia	Zeng Xianyang China		Toledo, Cebu	25	^[27] ^[28] ^[29] ^[30] ^[31]

Country by number of wins

Country	Titles	Year
	3	2006, 2012, 2016
	2	2008, 2018
		2007, 2011
Spain		2023, 2024
Dominican Republic	1	2022
		2017
		2015
		2014
		2013
		2012
		2010
		2009

Note

Countries/Territories ranking

• Only includes placement since the 2022-2023 edition hosted by the Philippine-based MIO.

Rank	Country/Territory	Mister International	Runner-ups					Total
			First	Second	Third	Fourth	Fifth
1		2 (2023, 2024)	—	—	—	—	1 (2022)	3
2		1 (2022)	—	—	—	—	—	1
3		—	1 (2023)	1 (2024)	—	1 (2022)	—	3
4		—	1 (2022)	—	—	—	—	1
		—	1 (2024)	—	—	—	—	1
5		—	—	1 (2022)	—	—	—	1
		—	—	1 (2023)	—	—	—	1
6		—	—	—	1 (2022)	—	—	1
		—	—	—	1 (2023)	—	—	1
		—	—	—	1 (2024)	—	—	1
7		—	—	—	—	1 (2023)	—	1
		—	—	—	—	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

The 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

Edition	Year	Date	Mister International	Runners-up		Location	Entrants
				First	Second
1st	1998	October 31, 1998	Mario Carballo ^[33]	Hasan Yalnizoglu Turkey	Tamme Boh Tjarks Germany	Jaipur, India	23
2nd	1999	October 30, 1999	Nadir Nery Djiukich ^[34]	James Ghoril Lebanon	Abhijit Sanyal	New Delhi, India	24
3rd	2000	October 13, 2000	Aryan Vaid ^[35]	Jorge Pascual Mexico	Xu Chong China	Jodhpur, India	25
4th	2001	December 15, 2001	Alexander Aquino ^[36] ^[37] ^[38]	Anibal Martignani Pérez	Leroy Vissers	Udaipur, India	36
5th	2002	October 26, 2002	Raghu Mukherjee ^[39] ^[40] ^[41]	Julio César Cabrera Mendieta	Odysseus Karouis Greece	New Delhi, India	26
6th	2003	August 24, 2003	William Kelly , UAE^[42]	Rajneesh Duggal	Shaun Paul Cuthbert	London, England	32

• 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

Country/Territory!

Titles	Year
	2	2000, 2002
	1	2003
		2001
		1999
		1998

Continent!

Titles	Years
Asia	4	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Americas	2	1998, 1999

Map of countries/territories by number of wins

• 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

• Manhunt International
• Mister World
• Mister Global
• Mister Supranational
• Man of the World
• Mister Grand International
• List of beauty pageants

Notes and References

1. News: October 31, 2022 . 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. th.
2. Web site: 2024-11-07 . Manipur's 22-Year-Old Lukanand Kshetrimayum Appointed Managing Director Of Mister International Organisation Ukhrul Times . 2024-11-10 . Ukhrul Times . en-US.
3. Web site: A case of two Mister International pageants: which one is legit? . 2024-11-10 . PEP.ph . Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. fil.
4. Web site: Cebu to host Mister International 2024 . 2024-11-10 . . en.
5. Web site: 2022-10-31 . Manipur Youth Wins 1st Runner-up At Mister International 2022 Pageant Ukhrul Times . 2024-11-13 . en-US.
6. Web site: 2023-10-24 . Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum Seeks Global Attention On Manipur Crisis Ukhrul Times . 2024-11-11 . Ukhrul Times . en-US.
7. Web site: Today . North East . 2024-11-07 . Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum Appointed As Managing Director Of Mister International . 2024-11-12 . Northeast Today . en-US.
8. Web site: Lukanand named MD of Mister Intl Organisation . 2024-11-10 . . en.
9. Web site: 2024-11-08 . Manipur's Lukanand Appointed MD of Mister International Org . 2024-11-10 . Northeast Live . en-US.
10. News: May 17, 2023 . Mister International 2023 to be held in Sept. in PH . ABS-CBN News.
11. Web site: Mister International 2023 Kim Goodburn says his win in Thailand not hometown decision . 2024-11-10 . PEP.ph Philippine Entertainment . en.
12. Web site: 29 September 2023. Kim Goodburn May Have The Crown, But The Audience Are The Real Winners: Mister International 2023 Wraps Up. DNA Magazine. Joshua. Donovan. en. 15 February 2024. 29 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929044852/https://www.dnamagazine.com.au/kim-goodburn-may-have-the-crown-but-the-audience-are-the-real-winners-mister-international-2023-wraps-up/.
13. Web site: Almo . Nherz . Mister International 2023 José Antonio Calle set to return to PH . 2024-11-10 . . en.
14. Web site: 2024-01-16 . José Antonio Calle, Mister International 2023, scheduled to make a comeback to the Philippines - News Press . 2024-11-10 . en-US.
15. Web site: 2023-10-23 . José Calle, primer español en ganar Míster Internacional . 2024-11-10 . ¡HOLA! . es.
16. Web site: Almo . Nherz . Francisco Zafra of Spain wins 16th Mister International . 2024-11-11 . . en.
17. Web site: Tusing . David . Manuel Franco from Dominican Republic crowned Mister International 2022 in the Philippines . 2024-10-10 . The National . en.
18. Web site: IN PICTURES: The winners of Mister International 2022 . 2024-10-10 . . en.
19. Web site: 19 August 2022 . 14TH MISTER INTERNATIONAL CONTESTANTS .
20. News: Llopis . Yasmina . October 23, 2023 . The Spanish José Calle wins the title of Mister International 2023 . Entretenimiento News.
21. News: January 17, 2024 . Mister International 2023 Jose Antonio Calle set to return to PH . ABS-CBN News.
22. Web site: Mister International 2023 José Antonio Calle set to return to PH . 2024-11-10 . . en.
23. Web site: 2023-10-22 . José Calle, primer español en ganar Míster Internacional 2023 . 2024-11-10 . Diez Minutos . es-ES.
24. Web site: 2024-09-13 . Almeria-native crowned Mister Spain 2024 . 2024-11-13 . . en-GB.
25. News: Gabinete . Jojo . November 11, 2024 . Marvin Diamante, second runner-up sa 16th Mister International . PEP.ph Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Philippine Entertainment Portal.
26. News: July 16, 2024 . Marvin Diamante wins Mister International Philippines 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
27. Web site: 2024-11-10 . Fran Zafra se corona como Mister International 2024 . 2024-11-11 . . es-ES.
28. Web site: Cebu to host Mister International 2024 . 2024-11-10 . . en.
29. News: Caitom . Eva . November 7, 2024 . Mister International 2024 delegates visit Tuburan, prepare for finals in Toledo . Brigada News Philippines.
30. Web site: Visayas bets bag titles at Mister International Philippines 2024 . 2024-11-11 . Philstar.com Philippine Star.
31. Web site: 2024-09-11 . Así es Fran Zafra, el nuevo Míster Internacional España 2024 . 2024-11-11 . . es.
32. Web site: 1999-11-29 . 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." . 2024-10-10 . . en.
33. Web site: Tribuneindia... Film and tv; Mr Costa Rica, Mario Carballo, who was crowned Mr International 1998 . 2024-11-14 . The Tribune (India).
34. Web site: 2006-05-06 . Mr International . 2024-11-14 . archive.md.
35. Web site: And now~ it's Mr. India's turn . 2011-02-25 . Mid-Day . 2000-09-27 . News . Mid-Day . 1.
36. News: 2001-12-16 . Filipino is Mr International . 2024-11-14 . . 0971-8257.
37. Web site: Lo . Ricky . Which awards is 'credible'? It was also Robbie who sent Alexander Aquino, our representative in the Mr. International 2001 . 2024-11-14 . Philstar.com Philippine Star.
38. Web site: 2009-10-10 . 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. . 2024-11-14 . . en-US.
39. News: All mama's boys at Grasim International . . 28 October 2002.
40. Web site: 2002-11-11 . Of emcee Ruby Bhatia, favouritism and Grasim Mr International contest . 2024-11-14 . . en.
41. Web site: The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - National Capital Region . 2024-11-14 . www.tribuneindia.com The Tribune (India).
42. Web site: 2003-09-25 . Mr UAE goes international . 2024-11-14 . . en.
43. Web site: 2003-09-25 . Mr UAE goes international . 2024-11-14 . . en.

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