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Not to be confused with Mister International (Thailand).

Mister International
MIO
TypeInternational male beauty pageant
Parent organizationMister International Organization
HeadquartersManila, Philippines
First edition2006
2023 (after split)
Most recent edition2024
Current titleholderFrancisco Zafra
Spain
Founder
Alan Sim
President
Manuel Deldio
Director
Lukanand Kshetrimayum
Motto
Distinctively Handsome
LanguageEnglish

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.[1]

History

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Further information: Mister International (Thailand)

Background

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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.[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 of Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India,[7] has been appointed as the new managing director[8] of the Philippines-based Mister International Organization.[9][10][11]

Split

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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.[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.[12][13] 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.[14][15][16]

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.[17]

Titleholders

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Edition Year Date Mister International Runners-ups Location No. Ref.
First Second Third Fourth Fifth
1st–14th 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 [18][19][20]
15th 2023 September 17, 2023 Jose Calle
 Spain 		Austin Cabatana
 Philippines 		Tamichael Watson
 Jamaica 		Angel Olaya
 Argentina 		Abdul Rahman Lee
 Malaysia 		Not awarded Baguio, Philippines 36 [21][22][23][24]
16th 2024 November 10, 2024 Francisco Zafra
 Spain 		Estefano Balarin
 Peru 		Marvin Diamante[6][25]
 Philippines 		Elias Silitonga
 Indonesia 		Zeng Xianyang
 China 		Not awarded Toledo, Cebu 24 [1][26][27][28][29]

Countries/Territories ranking

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  • Only includes placement since the 2023 edition hosted by the Philippine-based MIO
Rank Country / Territory Mister International Runner-ups Total
First Second Third Fourth
1  Spain 2 (2023, 2024) — — — — 2
2  Philippines — 1 (2023) 1 (2024) — — 2
3  Peru — 1 (2024) — — — 1
4  Jamaica — — 1 (2023) — — 1
5  Argentina — — — 1 (2023) — 1
 Indonesia — — — 1 (2024) — 1
7  Malaysia — — — — 1 (2023) 1
 China — — — — 1 (2024) 1
Rank Total 2 2 2 2 2 10

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Fran Zafra se corona como Mister International 2024". Diez Minutos (in European Spanish). November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Cebu to host Mister International 2024". GMA Network GMA News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum Seeks Global Attention On Manipur Crisis | Ukhrul Times". Ukhrul Times. October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  8. ^ Today, North East (November 7, 2024). "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum Appointed As Managing Director Of Mister International". Northeast Today. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lukanand named MD of Mister Intl Organisation". The Sangai Express. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Manipur's Lukanand Appointed MD of Mister International Org". Northeast Live. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "Mister International 2023 to be held in Sept. in PH". ABS-CBN News. May 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "Mister International 2023 Kim Goodburn says his win in Thailand not hometown decision". PEP.ph Philippine Entertainment. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Almo, Nherz. "Mister International 2023 José Antonio Calle set to return to PH". GMA Integrated News GMA News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "José Antonio Calle, Mister International 2023, scheduled to make a comeback to the Philippines - News Press". January 16, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "José Calle, primer español en ganar Míster Internacional". ¡HOLA! (in Spanish). October 23, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Tusing, David. "Manuel Franco from Dominican Republic crowned Mister International 2022 in the Philippines". The National. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "IN PICTURES: The winners of Mister International 2022". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  20. ^ "14TH MISTER INTERNATIONAL CONTESTANTS". August 19, 2022.
  21. ^ Llopis, Yasmina (October 23, 2023). "The Spanish José Calle wins the title of Mister International 2023". Entretenimiento News.
  22. ^ "Mister International 2023 Jose Antonio Calle set to return to PH". ABS-CBN News. January 17, 2024.
  23. ^ "Mister International 2023 José Antonio Calle set to return to PH". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  24. ^ "José Calle, primer español en ganar Míster Internacional 2023". Diez Minutos (in European Spanish). October 22, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  25. ^ "Marvin Diamante wins Mister International Philippines 2024". ABS-CBN News. July 16, 2024.
  26. ^ "Cebu to host Mister International 2024". GMA News GMA Network. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  27. ^ Caitom, Eva (November 7, 2024). "Mister International 2024 delegates visit Tuburan, prepare for finals in Toledo". Brigada News Philippines.
  28. ^ "Visayas bets bag titles at Mister International Philippines 2024". Philstar.com Philippine Star. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  29. ^ "Así es Fran Zafra, el nuevo Míster Internacional España 2024". Semana (in Spanish). September 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.


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