Dr. Amaal Rezk founded Miss Eco Queen in 2015. The international beauty pageant was established in collaboration with Let’s Take Care of the Planet (LTCP), a United Nations’ project launched in Brazil in response to the United Nations’ Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.
The competition was renamed Miss Eco Universe in 2016 and Miss Eco International in 2017. Its male counterpart Mister Eco International started in 2026.
Mister Eco International 2026 candidates
On June 11, 2026, the Mister Eco International 2026 coronation ceremony will be held in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the inaugural edition of the international beauty pageant based in Alexandria, Egypt.
There are 19 men competing for the title. Here are the candidates:
- Fleniker Gomes (Brazil)
- Ry Sovannak (Cambodia)
- Alejandro Rodriguez (Dominican Republic)
- Yosef Ali (Egypt)
- Lucas Prince (France)
- Zino Isawode (Ghana)
- Nawang Dongdup (India)
- Gigi Flore (Italy)
- Nazsh Abdul (Malaysia)
- KV (Myanmar)
- Chanchal Shahi Thakuri (Nepal)
- Onyele Emmanuel “Mhannie” King (Nigeria)
- Kitt Pantaleon Cortez (Philippines)
- Takalani Fakude (South Africa)
- Hyun Seok Na (South Korea)
- Ivan Clarete (Spain)
- Aphisit Hinkham (Thailand)
- Brian Ramos (Venezuela)
- Nguyen Minh Thien (Vietnam)
Mister Eco International 2026 activities
Based in Alexandria, Egypt, Mister Eco International promotes environmental awareness, sustainability, and eco-conscious living. It celebrates men who champion green initiatives and inspire positive change for the planet.
On June 4, 2026, the Mister Eco International 2026 candidates arrived at the Lime Hotels and Resorts in Pasay, the official residence partner of the competition. They were sashed by Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2022 first runner-up Joshua Raphael Benipayo de Sequera.
On June 5, 2026, the candidates participated in a biodiversity conservation seminar led by the Haribon Foundation and Diwa Castillo, who talked about the importance of protecting ecosystems, preserving wildlife, and safeguarding the natural heritage that future generations will inherit. On June 6, 2026, the candidates took part in a clean-up drive at the Lime Hotels and Resorts before their swimwear and formal wear photo shoots.
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