Doğukan Navdar, 22, is a professional model managed by Daman Management, an international modeling agency based in Istanbul, Turkiye. He will represent the country at Mister International 2026.
The country was represented at Mister International 2025 by Orhan Kesici. On September 25, 2025, he and 41 other candidates competed for the title at the MCC Hall of The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Bang Khen, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Kesici was unplaced. Kirk Bondad of the Philippines won the title and Saadedine Heneine of Lebanon was the first runner-up.
Doğukan Navdar
From primary school to university, Navdar was a multi-sport athlete. In 2022, he entered the Faculty of Communication of Baskent University in Ankara, Turkiye to pursue a bachelor’s degree in radio, television and cinema.
On September 7, 2023, Navdar competed against 11 other finalists in the male category of Sinemanın Kral ve Kraliçesi Yarışması 2023 at WOW Istanbul Hotel in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkiye and won. Serhat Özer and Oğulcan Yaşar placed second and third, respectively.
From Mister Turkiye to Mister International 2026
On July 22, 2026, Navdar competed against 29 other Mister Turkiye 2026 at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel and Conference Center in Istanbul and won the title.
Runner-up to Navdar was Uğur Evren and the respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Sefa Güzel, Sarp Saltik and Emir Sarıhan. Among the judges were Bondad and Heneine.
On September 26, 2026, Bondad will crown his successor at the MCC Hall of The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi, Bangkok, Thailand. It is the 18th edition of the international beauty pageant based in the city.
Navdar will compete against more than 40 other Mister International 2026 candidates including John Wayne Alba, 23, of the Philippines. On November 5, 2023, the latter represented the Philippines at Top Model of Universe 2023, competed against 15 other candidates in Istanbul and was second runner-up to Joseph Ejalloh of Sierra Leone.
Rize, Turkiye
Navdar is a resident of Samsun, Turkiye. He was born in Rize, a vibrant city framed by the deep-blue Black Sea and the towering Kaçkar Mountains in the country.
Revered as Turkiye’s tea capital, Rize has mist-shrouded hillsides lined with emerald tea plantations that produce the vast majority of Turkish tea. The city’s unique maritime climate makes it the rainiest region in the country, giving birth to lush evergreen forests, roaring waterfalls, and serene highland plateaus like Ayder and Pokut. Historic stone-arch bridges span rushing streams like the Fırtına River, where outdoor enthusiasts gather for white-water rafting, hiking, and alpine sports. Perched high above the forest canopy, medieval landmarks such as Zil Castle stand guard over ancient trade routes.
Beyond its natural beauty, Rize offers a rich cultural experience. Visitors can sample local specialties like muhlama—a rich melted cheese and cornmeal dish—fresh Black Sea anchovies, and rare Anzer honey harvested high in the meadows.
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