Riley Joseph Hedstrom, born in Minnesota, represented the U.S. in various beauty pageants, becoming the first Mr. America Global. A business intelligence engineer, he faced legal issues during college but graduated with a degree in mathematics and finance. Hedstrom is openly gay, engaged, and involved in the modeling industry.
13 things about former Miss Cosmo Myanmar national director Htoo Ant Lwin
Htoo Ant Lwin is a prominent Burmese model and beauty pageant representative, born in Yangon. He has held various titles, including Man of the Year Myanmar 2016 and Mister Supranational Myanmar 2017. In addition to modeling, he was involved in directing national beauty contests and faced a lifetime ban for unprofessional behavior in 2024.
10 things about Mister World New Zealand 2024 Tim Kiriwi
Timoti "Tim" Wiremu Edsel Kiriwi is a New Zealand model based in California who represented his country in the 2024 Mister World pageant. Born in Auckland in 1990, he is the third Mister World New Zealand, but withdrew from the competition before the coronation. He has participated in media and advocacy throughout his career.
13 things about Mister World 2014 second runner-up Jose Pablo Minor
José Pablo Minor Medrano, a Mexican actor and model, represented Mexico in Mister World 2014, finishing as the second runner-up. Born and raised in Cancun, he attended Televisa's acting school, appeared in various telenovelas, and has lived in France since 2023. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
13 things about Mister World 2014 first runner-up Emmanuel Ikubese
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and model, known for winning Mr. Nigeria 2014 and being the first runner-up at Mister World 2014. He studied at USIU-Africa and has engaged in various projects, including producing and acting in films and TV series, while also founding the Emmanuel Ikubese Foundation.
13 things about Mister World 2014 Nicklas Pedersen
Nicklas Pedersen, a Danish carpenter and model, made history by becoming the first man from Denmark to win the Mister World title in 2014. Born in Copenhagen, he has lived in various countries, worked as an operations manager and brand manager, and traveled extensively. He turned 35 in 2025.
13 things about Manhunt Dominican Republic Male Supermodel 2026 Leandro Mendoza
Leandro Mendoza is a prominent Dominican model and presenter who won the Caballero Universal 2023 title and is set to represent the Dominican Republic at Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2026. An alumnus of various educational institutions, he has participated in numerous beauty competitions and international visits, showcasing his modeling career.
10 things about Antique’s Joshua Daj Lawrence
Joshua Daj Lawrence, a 24-year-old English-Filipino model from Antique, Philippines, represented his hometown in the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 pageant. Standing 6'6", he was the tallest finalist. Lawrence has a background in fitness and basketball, graduated with a degree in international studies, and has worked as a community engagement manager.
13 things about Manhunt Nicaragua Male Supermodel 2026 Erlin Ayerdis
Erlin Jesus Ayerdis Hernandez is a Nicaraguan beauty king and model, notable for representing Nicaragua in the 11th Mister World and the upcoming 24th Manhunt International. He advocates for youth addiction prevention and enjoys singing, dancing, and cooking. Ayerdis is bilingual, graduated with a marketing degree, and is actively involved in international modeling events.
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.
