25 Mister International 2024 candidates competing in Toledo, Cebu

Mister International was established in 2006 by Alan Sim, who passed away in 2022. Following his death, two organizations began using the title. In 2023, Kim Goodburn won the title in Thailand, and Jose Campos Calle won in the Philippines. The 2024 competition features 25 candidates from various countries.

Paulo Zapanta biography: 13 things about Nappanee, Indiana man

Paulo Zapanta, a Filipino-American from Indiana, born in 1992, is the son of Jun Paru and Marisol Bernardo Zapanta. He married Brittany Allen in 2017. He lived in Canada and various places in Indiana, and was honored with the BRIGHT IDEAS award in 2019. His wife is involved in a high-profile trial as of November 2024.

Dean Kelly Jr. biography: 20 things about Mr. Tourism International 2002 

Dean Kelly Jr. is a Panamanian entrepreneur based in Thailand, known for his roles in beauty pageants and property consulting. He has a business degree and held various positions, including at the Panamanian embassy in Singapore and marketing roles in Bangkok. He co-founded Travelbook and has a family with Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova.

Complete list of Mister Grand Philippines 2024 candidates

Mister Grand Philippines 2024 seeks to select its candidate for the Mister Grand International pageant. The event on November 13, 2024, at Metrotent Convention Center features 32 contestants, with previous runners-up Kristzan de los Santos and Jesus Guinto highlighting the Philippines' ongoing quest for a win.

5 most handsome Mister Grand Philippines 2024 candidates

The Philippines has yet to win Mister Grand International. Representing the Asian country in the international beauty pageant for men, Kristzan de los Santos was first runner-up in 2022 and Jesus Guinto was fifth runner-up in 2023. Jhong Suldon is the national director of Mister Grand Philippines. Rex Belarmino is the president and Coco Herrera … Continue reading 5 most handsome Mister Grand Philippines 2024 candidates

10 most beautiful Miss Earth 2024 candidates

Drita Ziri of Albania was crowned Miss Earth 2023 on December 22, 2023, in Vietnam. Her successors for Miss Earth 2024 will be crowned on November 9, 2024, in the Philippines. This year's competition features 76 contestants, emphasizing environmental awareness and social responsibility alongside beauty.

Akiko Kojima biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 1959

Akiko Kojima, born in Tokyo, is a groundbreaking Japanese model and Miss Universe 1959, becoming the first Asian descent titleholder. After her father’s death, she was raised by her mother. Kojima experienced notable milestones, including her marriage to actor Akira Takarada. She turned 88 on October 29, 2024.

Farid Basharat biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Paktia, Afghanistan

Farid Basharat is an Afghan-English MMA fighter, known as "Ferocious," competing in the bantamweight division for the UFC. Born in Paktia, Afghanistan, he moved to England in 2000. Basharat has a perfect professional record of 13-0 and debuted in the UFC in March 2023, achieving significant victories since then.

Blake Johnston crowns Mister Cosmopolitan 2024 Daryl Ng in Nakhon Ratchasima

Blake Johnston from Colstrip, Montana, is pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles after being a varsity football player and wrestling scholarship recipient. He won the inaugural Mister Cosmopolitan title on October 8, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur and later crowned his successor, Daryl Ng, on October 26, 2024, in Thailand.

Miss Grand International 2024 results: Luciana Fuster crowns Rachel Gupta in Bangkok, Thailand

Miss Grand International, founded in 2013 by Nawat Itsaragrisil, is a major beauty pageant held in Bangkok. The 2024 edition will take place on October 25, featuring 69 candidates. Rachel Gupta from India emerged as the winner, with Talita Hartmann (Brazil) and Safietou Kabengele (France) as runners-up.