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.

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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.

Miss Universe Mauritius 2025 Aurelie Alcindor turns 33

Marie Gopal, a Mauritian sprinter and model, made history as the first mother to represent Mauritius in Miss Universe 2025. Born on March 20, 1994, she has competed in various international athletic events and earned titles like Mrs. Mauritius Universe 2019. She studied in the U.S. and continues to inspire as a beauty queen and athlete.

10 things about Caballero Universal 2024 Jeremy Ste-Marie

Jeremy Sainte-Marie, a Canadian entrepreneur and model, represented Canada and won the Caballero Universal 2024 title in Venezuela. Born in 1999, he is bilingual and has modeled in various fashion shows since 2018, including Montreal's Fashion Week. He also hosted Caballero Universal 2025, crowning his successor.

Miss Universe Haiti 2025 Melissa Sapini turns 23

Melissa Queenie Sapini, a Haitian-American beauty queen, represented Massachusetts in Miss USA 2024 and Haiti in Miss Universe 2025. She has a background in acting and journalism, having graduated from Suffolk University. Sapini has participated in various beauty competitions and has worked as a news reporter with Dirty Water Media in Boston.

10 things about Man of the World 2023 Kim Jinwook

Kim Jinwook, a South Korean bodybuilder and model, won the title of Man of the World 2023, becoming the first from South Korea to achieve this honor. A former managing director in fashion, he has participated in various competitions and traveled to multiple countries since 2022, including Japan and Vietnam.

Mahra Lutfi crowns Miss Planet International 2025 Sydney Marith in Phnom Penh

Mahra Lutfi from the UAE won the Miss Planet International 2024 title in Cambodia on November 27, 2024, among 62 contestants. On March 15, 2026, she crowned her successor, Sydney Marith from Cambodia, at the same venue, where 33 women competed for the 2025 title. Various special awards were also presented.

33 Miss Planet International 2025 candidates competing in Phnom Penh

Mahra Lutfi of the UAE won Miss Planet International 2024 in Phnom Penh, competing against 61 candidates. Olla Levina from Indonesia was crowned Miss Angel Planet International 2024, with runners-up from Luxembourg, Thailand, Ukraine, the Philippines, the US, and Sweden. The next pageant will occur on March 15, 2026, with 33 contestants.

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20 Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2026 candidates to compete in Mandaluyong

Kenneth Cabungcal from Dumaguete was crowned Mister Supranational Philippines 2025 during the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide event in April 2025, alongside other titleholders. Six winners will be crowned at the upcoming 2026 edition, representing the Philippines at various international competitions. Twenty candidates have been introduced for these prestigious titles.

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.