Mister International is an annual international male beauty pageant founded in 2006 by Singaporean Alan Sim. Following Sim's death on October 12, 2022, the organization split, leading to two separate groups using the Mister International title. The Mister International Organization (MIO) pageant is now officially headquartered in the Philippines. Alongside Mister World, Mister International is one of the largest male beauty pageants globally, with numerous national-level competitions held worldwide.
The current titleholder, Francisco Zafra from Spain, was crowned on November 10, 2024, in Toledo, Cebu, Philippines. He succeeded Mister International 2023, Jose Calle, also from Spain, marking a back-to-back victory for his country.[1]
The male beauty pageant was established in 2006 by Alan Sim, who passed away on October 12, 2022. After his death, two organizations split and began using the same title.[2] One organization is based in Thailand, led by Pradit Pradinunt, and the other is based in the Philippines,[3] led by Manuel Deldio.[4][5][6] The first runner-up[7] of Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India,[8] has been appointed as the new managing director[9] of the Philippines-based Mister International Organization.[10][11][12]
Split
Over time, it split into two separate events: Mister International (based in Thailand) and Mister International (based in the Philippines), both of which are still active today. Despite being distinct competitions, the Philippines-based pageant recognizes and maintains the past winners of the original pageant.[4] On September 17, 2023, Kim Goodburn claimed victory in the 15th Mister International competition held at the Crystal Design Center Ballroom in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bangkok, Thailand.[13][14] Just a month later, on October 20, 2023, Spain's Jose Calle won the same title at the Cordillera Convention Center in Baguio Country Club, Baguio City, Philippines.[15][16][17]
In the following year with the new organization, Spain claimed its back-to-back victory at the 16th edition as Francisco Zafra from Spain was crowned Mister International 2024 on November 10, 2024, in Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines. He succeeded Jose Calle, Mister International 2023, also from Spain.[18]
The country/territory who assumed a position is indicated in bold The country/territory who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position is indicated in striketrough The country/territory who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position but was not replaced is indicated underlined
First Mr. International
The Mr. International, organized by India-based clothing company Graviera, is a male pageant first held in 1998 and was held annually in India until 2003, when it was staged in London. It has not been held since then and has been de facto replaced by Mister International. Entries have been cross-referenced with their participation in Manhunt International, Mister Intercontinental and Mister World pageants.[32]
Note: In 2003 edition, three contestants came from United Arab Emirates, included Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. William Kelly represented Sharjah and later won the title.
Map of countries and territories that have won Mr. International.
Note: Winner of 2003 Edition, William Kelly, represents Sharjah one of the emirates of UAE. The crown will count for United Arab Emirates only and not for Sharjah for it is not a country. The table shows that the crown won by William Kelly of Sharjah will count for UAE.[43]
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