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Man of the World (pageant)

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Man of the World
TypeInternational male beauty pageant
Parent organizationPrime Events Productions Philippines Foundation Inc. (PEPPS)
HeadquartersSan Juan, Philippines
First edition2017
Most recent edition2024
Current titleholderSergio Azuaga
 Venezuela
President
Carlo Morris Galang
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.manoftheworld.org

Man of the World is an international male beauty pageant which began in 2017 that brings forth advocacy, which give an emphasis to the importance of education and career development.

The pageant, which records over 80 participating countries since its inception, was created by Philippine-based multinational conglomerate Prime Events Productions Philippines (PEPPs) Foundation, Inc., which also organizes the annual Misters of Filipinas competition, and specializes in multimedia content production and talent management through its entertainment company PEPPs TV, LLC.[1][2]

The current titleholder of Man of the World 2024 is Sergio Azuaga of Venezuela, he was crowned by former Man of the World 2022 Aditya Khurana of India at Winford Resort and Casino Manila on July 26, 2024. Unfortunately his predecessor Jin Wook Kim Man of the World 2023 of South Korea who unable to go subsequently due to Typhoon Gaemi.[3][4]

Man of the World crowns

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The Man of the World competition is notable for awarding a crown to its winner, distinguishing it from other male beauty pageants, which typically present only sashes and trophies to their titleholders. Since the competition's inception in 2017, the organization has consistently featured a crown for the titleholder.

Inaugural crown (2017)

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The inaugural crown, used in the 2017 edition, was of a solid sterling metal of silver and platinum, featuring fleur-de-lis, sampaguita, and other monarchical heraldry emblems from the seven continents. Designed by Filipino international jewellery master Manuel Halasan and insured by Axa International, the first Man of the World crown, estimated to be over 3 million Philippine pesos (around 54,000 US dollars), was meant to pay homage to the masculine beauty ideal, and denote the responsibilities that come with leadership.[5][6][7][8]

Ginto crown (2018)

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The Ginto crown, used in 2018, was designed by Manuel Halasan and insured by the M Lhuillier Group of Companies. Ginto (gold in English), valued at over 5 million Philippine pesos (around 90,000 US dollars), still carried adornments of fleur-de-lis, sampaguita, chrysanthemum, peony, and various other flowers and symbols of imperial heraldry from the seven continents of the world. It is an elevation of the inaugural crown, denoting excellence in responsible leadership, the ideal masculine beauty, and celebrating the modern man.[9][10]

Current crown (2019—present)

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The current Man of the World crown was designed and crafted by jewellery artist George Wittels, through the initiative of Richard James White of Realty World Regency in Hercules, California, United States. Made in Venezuela, the crown is worth over a million US dollars. The design consists of a gold and platinum monarchical diadem base, encrusted and adorned with precious stones that include emeralds, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and golden Philippine south sea pearls, paying homage to the ideal masculine form and beauty, denoting responsible leadership, and "celebrating the endless possibilities of the future".[11][12][13]

Titleholders

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Edition Year Man of the World Runners-Up Venue Entrants
First Second Third Fourth
1st 2017  Egypt
Mustafa Galal Elezali[14][15]
 Vietnam
Nguyễn Hữu Long[16][17]
 Palestine
Abou Sahyoun Wassim
Not awarded Pasay City, Metro Manila 28
2nd 2018  Vietnam
Cao Xuân Tài[18][19]
 Philippines
Clint Karkliñs Peralta[20]
 Malta
Bjorn Camilleri[21]
 Czech Republic
Ondrej Valenta[22]
 Thailand
Natapol Srisam
San Juan City, Metro Manila 27
3rd 2019  Bulgaria[a]
Daniel Georgiev (Dethroned)[23][24][25]
 South Korea
Jin Kyu Kim
 Brazil
Jean Fillippe Vitor Silva
 Czech Republic
Jakub Jurcak[26]
 Philippines
John Paul Ocat[27]
30
 South Korea[b]
Jin Kyu Kim (Assumed)
 Brazil
Jean Fillippe Vitor Silva[A]
 Czech Republic
Jakub Jurcak[A]
 Philippines
John Paul Ocat[A]
2020-2021 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
4th 2022  India
Aditya Khurana[28]
 Ukraine
Vladimir Grand[29]
 Philippines
Nadim El Zein[30]
 Netherlands
Tjardo Vollema[31]
 Vietnam
Nguyễn Hữu Anh[32]
Baguio City 22
5th 2023  South Korea
Jin Wook Kim[33][34]
 Hong Kong
Henry Wong
 Philippines
James Reggie Vidal
 Puerto Rico
Robert Alexander Espaillat
 Vietnam
Kim Khánh Lâm[35]
Makati City, Metro Manila 24
6th 2024  Venezuela
Sergio Alejandro Azuaga Piñango[4][36][37]
 Philippines
Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal
 France
Gwen Jegouzo
 Puerto Rico
Fernando Ezequiel Padín Rodríguez
 Ecuador
Sebastián Mora
Manila, Metro Manila 23

Country/territory by number of wins

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Country Titles Year
 South Korea 2 2019[b], 2023
 Venezuela 1 2024
 India 2022
 Bulgaria 2019[a]
 Vietnam 2018
 Egypt 2017

Notes

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a Dethroned, b Took over title

A Daniel Georgiev of Bulgaria who was crowned as Man of the World 2019 was dethroned because he declined to sign an exclusive contract with Prime Event Productions Philippines (PEPPs), which organizes the pageant. Jin Kyu Kim of South Korea, then First Runner-Up, was formally crowned as the new Man of the World 2019 on 29 July 2020, due to pageant rules stipulating that the 1st Runner-Up will take over if Man of the World does not fulfill his duties. Prior to this result, each runner-up moved one position so Brazil was the new First Runner-Up, the Czech Republic is Second Runner-Up and the Philippines is the new Third Runner-Up.

See also

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References

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