Fidel Arellano, a Venezuelan-Chilean beauty king, represented Ñuñoa in various international pageants, including Mister Chile Mindo and Man of the World. He graduated with a law degree in 2018 and has achieved titles like Mr. Belleza Universal Venezuela 2024 and Man of the World Chile 2026, finishing as runner-up in both events.
13 things about Man of the World 2026 first runner-up Abel Diaz
Abel Adrian Díaz Arias, a bilingual Ecuadorian event organizer and fashion model, represented Guayas in various prestigious pageants, including Mister Grand International and Mister International. Born on September 1, 1990, he enjoys singing, dancing, and acting, and has competed internationally, achieving significant placements in multiple competitions.
13 things about MGI All Stars 1st Edition winner Vanessa Pulgarin
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a Colombian model and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Colombia in 2025 and competed in several international pageants, including Miss International and Miss Grand International. Born in Medellin and educated in social communication, she has traveled extensively for modeling and competitions, showcasing her diverse experiences.
13 things about Miss Grand Ecuador 2025 Samantha Quenedit
Samantha Quenedit Sánchez, an Ecuadorian teacher, dancer, and beauty queen, has represented Quito in multiple international beauty pageants, including Miss Ecuador and Miss Grand International. A UIDE graduate, she holds a master's in dance, teaches in Quito, and has traveled extensively. Celebrating her 26th birthday in 2026, she continues to gain recognition.
Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin from Miss International to Miss Universe to MGI All Stars
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a beauty queen from Colombia, represents her country in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Priscilla Londoño. Born in Medellin, she previously held titles including Miss International Colombia 2017 and Miss Universe Colombia 2025. The MGI All Stars will crown its winner on May 30, 2026.
13 things about Mister Global Taiwan 2023 Kevin Tai
Kevin Davalos Wei Tai, a Brazilian-Taiwanese model and television host born in 1994, represented Taiwan in Mister Global 2023. He is a licensed physical therapist with degrees in physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine. Fluent in seven languages, Tai has participated in various beauty pageants and fashion events while pursuing his interests in fitness, music, and cooking.
13 things about Mister World Italy 2024 Bruno Barbieri
Bruno Barbieri Roggiero, a 33-year-old Ecuadorian-Italian-Brazilian, is a multifaceted talent in modeling, acting, and engineering. He represented Ecuador in Mister Supranational and Mister Global, and Italy in Mister World. Fluent in five languages, he enjoys extreme sports and has traveled extensively for both modeling and competitions across various countries.
10 things about Mister Supranational Brazil 2021 Joao Henrique Lemes
Dr. João Henrique Siqueira Lemes is a Brazilian doctor, model, and beauty titleholder from Rio Grande do Sul. He won Mister Rio Grande do Sul CNB 2020 and was second runner-up at Mister Brasil CNB 2020. Lemes also served as Mister Supranational Brazil 2021 and recently graduated with a medical degree in 2023.
Lucas Laet crowns Mister Brasil CNB 2026 Eduardo Castillo in Caruaru, Pernambuco
Lucas Laet from Rio de Janeiro won the Mister Brasil Concurso Nacional de Beleza 2025 on April 5, 2025. He crowned Eduardo Castillo as his successor on February 27, 2026, in Pernambuco. The 2026 event featured 23 candidates, with Castillo winning the title and representing Brazil in international competitions.
23 Mister Brasil CNB 2026 candidates competing in Caruaru, Pernambuco
Lucas Laet from Rio de Janeiro won the Mister Global Brazil 2025 title at the CNB on April 5, 2025, competing against 28 candidates. The event also crowned other winners, including Igor Thierry and Rodrigo D'Soni. Laet will crown his successor on February 27, 2026, as the competition continues.
