Mister International is an annual international male beauty pageant and organization founded in 2006 by Singaporean Alan Sim, and run by the Mister International Organization (MIO).
Following Sim's death on October 12, 2022, two new Mister International organizations emerged in 2023, one based in the Philippines, the other in Thailand. The Mister International Organization (MIO) headquartered in the Philippines retains legal rights and uses the original logos, trademarks, and copyrights of the Mister International brand. The other one, based in Thailand, has created and used new logos, trademarks, and copyrights. Since 2023, both organizations have conducted their own competitions and chosen their own Mister International winner.
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 the Philippines led by Manuel Deldio.[3][4][5], the other in Thailand.[6] The first runner-up[7] of Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India,[8] has been appointed as the new managing director[9] of the Philippines-based Mister International Organization.[10][11][12]
The Mister International Organization (MIO) headquartered in the Philippines retains legal rights and uses the original logos, trademarks, and copyrights of the Mister International brand. The other one, based in Thailand, has since created and used new logos, trademarks, and copyrights.
Split
Over time, it split into two separate events: Mister International (based in the Philippines) and the other based in Thailand, 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.[3] On October 20, 2023, Spain's Jose Calle won Mister International 2023 at the Cordillera Convention Center in Baguio Country Club, Baguio City, Philippines.[13][14][15]
In the following year, 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]
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, was 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.[improper synthesis?] Entries have been cross-referenced with their participation in the Manhunt International, Mister Intercontinental, and Mister World pageants.[20]
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.
Map of countries and territories that have won Mr. International.
Note: The winner of the 2003 edition, William Kelly, represented Sharjah, one of the emirates of the UAE. The crown is counted for the United Arab Emirates only, and not for Sharjah, since Sharjah is part of the UAE. This is reflected in the table.[31]
By the 2024 edition, 90 countries and territories have taken part in Mister International, but none have participated in every edition. The 2018 edition stands out as the only one without any new countries making their debut.[32][33]
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