Mister Turkiye is a national beauty pageant based in Istanbul, Turkiye. It is a member of Manhunt International Male Supermodel, Mister International, Mister Global, Mister Universe and Mister Cosmo.
On September 25, 2025, Orhan Kesici represented Turkiye at Mister International 2025 and competed against 41 other candidates at the MCC Hall of The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Bang Khen, Nonthaburi, Thailand. He was unplaced while Kirk Bondad of the Philippines won the title.
Runner-up to Bondad was Saadedine Heneine of Lebanon. The respective second, third, fourth and fifth runners-up were Choi Seung Ho of South Korea, Bethel Mbamara of Nigeria, Roberto Mena of Costa Rica and Kanapol Tresongkiat of Thailand.
Mister Turkiye 2026 contestants
Kevin Oliver is the official photographer of Mister Turkiye 2026. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant for Turkish men aged 20 to 32.
Demet Sener will host the coronation ceremony, which will be held at the Ora Arena in Istanbul on July 22, 2026. Bondad will join the panel of judges and Heneine will attend the event as a special guest.
There are 30 men competing for the crowns at stake. Here are the candidates:
- Ahmet Koç
- Anıl Özer
- Arda Şavur
- Arda Umulu
- Berkant Yılmaz
- Burak Ari
- Burak Yılmazçetin
- Doğukan Navdar
- Efe Eroğlu
- Emir Sarıhan
- Emre Göktaş
- Emre Uslu
- Enes Çetinkaya
- Erkut Kavas
- Eser Sakalli
- Gökhan Palancı
- Göktuğ Em
- Mehmet Diyar Acar
- Mehmet Kerim Layık
- Mert Şeker
- Oğuzhan Çengel
- Sarp Saltik
- Sefa Güzel
- Serkan Çelik
- Serkan Tokdemir
- Uğur Evren
- Umut Çelik
- Umut Öksüz
- Yusuf Murat Aydın
- Yusufcan Yeşilyurt
Istanbul
Istanbul is a metropolis where the past and present converge. Uniquely bridging two continents, the city straddles the Bosphorus Strait, with its territory spanning both Europe and Asia. For over two millennia, this strategic gateway has made it one of the most coveted geographic locations in the world.
Historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, Istanbul served as the historic capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. While Ankara is the capital of modern Turkey, Istanbul remains the nation’s largest city and economic hub. This deep historical lineage is etched directly into its skyline, where modern high-rises share the horizon with the soaring minarets of the Blue Mosque and the ancient dome of the Hagia Sophia.
Beyond the monumental architecture, Istanbul is a distinct sensory experience. The aroma of roasted coffee and spices drifts through the labyrinthine pathways of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets. On the streets, vibrant contemporary art galleries and nightlife venues thrive right alongside centuries-old tea houses.
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