Representatives from 52 cities competed in the semi-finals of Mister Rio Grande do Sul 2012, in the city of Novo Hamburgo. The judges were supposed to pick 20 finalists for the final event, which will take place on June 10, however, the level was so . . . → Read More: Road to Mister Brazil 2012: Rio Grande do Sul’s 25 finalists]]> Tweet

Willian Rech, Mister Rio Grande do Sul 2011

Representatives from 52 cities competed in the semi-finals of Mister Rio Grande do Sul 2012, in the city of Novo Hamburgo. The judges were supposed to pick 20 finalists for the final event, which will take place on June 10, however, the level was so high, that 25 representatives were chosen to advance to the finals.

The winner will succeed model Willian Rech, a semi-finalist in Mister Brazil 2011, and will compete in Mister Brazil 2012.

Meet the 25 finalists of Mister Rio Grande do Sul 2012:

Sveriges Man 2011 or Mister Sweden 2012 is Peter Jonsson. Kristoffer Hultling was the 1st runner-up, Josephs Medford was the 2nd runner-up and Kristap Mikkola was the 3rd runner-up. 40 contestants competed in this year’s event.

The New Mister Sweden is expected to compete in the next Manhunt International 2012, possibly in Thailand, . . . → Read More: Sveriges Man (Mister Sweden) 2012]]> Tweet

Sveriges Man 2011 or Mister Sweden 2012 is Peter Jonsson. Kristoffer Hultling was the 1st runner-up, Josephs Medford was the 2nd runner-up and Kristap Mikkola was the 3rd runner-up. 40 contestants competed in this year’s event.

The New Mister Sweden is expected to compete in the next Manhunt International 2012, possibly in Thailand, in October (t.b.c).

Mr. Gay New Zealand wins Mr. Gay World 2012 in Johannesburg at the Fourth Annual International Competition. 

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – from the twenty-two gay men representing their respective countries in the 4th annual Mr. Gay World competition held in Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on Sunday, April 8th, Andreas (Andy) Derleth . . . → Read More: New Zealand wins Mr. Gay World 2012]]> Tweet

Mr. Gay New Zealand wins Mr. Gay World 2012 in Johannesburg at the Fourth Annual International Competition. 

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – from the twenty-two gay men representing their respective countries in the 4th annual Mr. Gay World competition held in Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on Sunday, April 8th, Andreas (Andy) Derleth of New Zealand was elected Mr. Gay World 2012. Andy will continue to carry on the vision and mission of the organization that seeks to fight the discrimination and stigma faced by the gay community in many countries today.  Mr. Gay World empowers and raises the visibility of optimistic gay men in a constructive dialogue with our fellow citizens.

Andreas (Andy) Derleth is an operations project manager of Warehouse Stationery in New Zealand.  He has a Bachelor degree in business management.  He has a passion for travel and sports and participated in the 2nd Asia-Pacific Outgames and is very excited to be going to Antwerp next year for the worldOutgames.  Andy is in a long term relationship and on the 11-11-11 he entered in a same-sex civil union in New Zealand.

The runner-ups were:

1st Runner Up:  South Africa (Lance Weyer)
2nd Runner Up: France (Remy Frejaville)
3rd Runner Up:  USA (Kevin Scott Power)
4th Runner Up: Netherlands (Thom Goderie)

Other awards presented included:
Mr. Gay Swimwear – New Zealand (Andreas Derleth);
Sports Challenge – New Zealand (Andreas Derleth);
Best Interview Challenge – New Zealand (Andreas Derleth);
Mr. Gay Formal wear – Netherlands (Thom Goderie);
Mr. Gay Congeniality – Netherlands (Thom Goderie);
Mr. Gay People’s Choice Award – Philippines (Carlito Floro Rosadino, jr)
Mr. Gay National Costume – Philippines (Carlito Floro Rosadino, jr).
Mr. Gay Photogenic – Argentina (Gonzalo Enrique Bagalor)
Mr. Gay Outreach – Czech Republic (Tomas Fryda)
Top Score in the MGW Written Exam – South Africa (Lance Weyer)
2012 Eric Butter Philanthropy Award – Coenie Kukkuk

In a spectacular grand finale at The Lyric Theatre, South Africa’s member of the board, Coenie Kukkuk, known for being a gay advocate himself made the customary turnover to Belgium’s world Outgames Antwerp 2013 producer, Jerko Bozikovic, which will be the next host producer of Mr. Gay World 2013 in Antwerp Belgium (August 1-5, 2013).

The international judging panel consisted of: Briand Bedford-Eichier editor and chief of Spartacus International Gay Guide (Germany), Eric Butter president of Mr. Gay World, Ltd. (Australia), Andrew Creagh editor and chief of DNA Magazine (Australia), Frank Malaba human rights activist and radio producer/host (South Africa), Dr. Pubern Padayachee medical doctor and TV host/actor (India), Remco Teppema co-founder and co-publisher of WINQ and Mate magazines (Netherlands), Terry Tucker registered professional geoscientist and a successful senior executive in the mineral exploration, mining and finance industry (Canada).

Prizes: Being the new Mr. Gay World 2012, he will receive Sterling Silver Mr. Gay World Cup, Mr. Gay World 2012 Sash, Approximate US$25,000 travel allowance to visit the five continents during his term as Mr. Gay World 2012.  Club Travel Cape Quarter will provide the title-holder a trip for two from the title-holder’s home country back to South Africa for a one week holiday including round trip economy airfare and hotel.  The winner will also receive a one year supply of Bone Wear swimwear and underwear, Custom jewellery from designer Chris Winspear, MichaelGamePlan cosmetics, Spartacus Travel Guide, Clothes from Old Favourite, Tuition for correspondent study from College South Africa, Four-Night stay at the Taj hotel in Cape Town immediately following the Mr. Gay World 2012 Grand Finale, plus a 8 Nights Namibia Highlights Tour – Dunes/Desert & Wildlife – Guided Safari incl. Accommodation and meals sponsored by Namibia JJ Tours, And more…
First Runner Up thru to Fourth Runner Up The top five finalist of Mr. Gay World 2012 will also receive the following prizes: Jewellery from designer Chris Winspear, MichaelGamePlan cosmetics, Spartacus travel guides, clothes from Old Favourite, Tuition for correspondent study course from College South Africa, and more…
Mr. Gay World 2012 Grand Finale was held at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef city on Sunday, April 8th.  The official host hotel was the Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort.  For more information on the five day competition please visit MrGayWorld.org

Photos (HIGH RES/LOW RES) can be downloaded at this LINK

The mission of Mr. Gay World (MGW) is to advance national and international gay rights through education and public performance.  MGW creates authentic leaders who will take responsibility, not only in his own community but on a global stage, speaking out for equal rights by inspiring those around him.  MGW is a genuine and positive role model that will champion equality and diversity in the media both gay and mainstream.

22 Nations including:  Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United States of America
For more information on Mr. Gay World please visit mrgayworld.org

Mr. Gay World International Media Contact:
Mr. Dean Nelson
info@mrgayworld.org

Mr. Gay World Europe Media Contact:
Mr. Tore Aasheim
europe@mrgayworld.org

You may call it a “Manhunt International: the Beach Edition”. Either way, the first ever edition of Beach Hunk Model Search, scheduled to be run concurrently with Miss Bikini International 2012 this coming August, in China, promises to be great.

In an official announcement made by Alex Liu - founder of Manhunt International contest – . . . → Read More: A new pageant comes to life: Beach Hunk Model Search]]> Tweet

You may call it a “Manhunt International: the Beach Edition”. Either way, the first ever edition of Beach Hunk Model Search, scheduled to be run concurrently with Miss Bikini International 2012 this coming August, in China, promises to be great.

In an official announcement made by Alex Liu - founder of Manhunt International contest – earlier this week, former and current Manhunt International contestants, except the Manhunt International winners, can be invited to participate in the contest. In addition, runner-ups from national editions may be picked.

Contestants must be 18 – 30 years old, 185 cm or taller, and have a great body for swimwear, a great personality, and a love for sea sports.

“The idea is to gather some of the most handsome and sporty young men in the world in an exclusive event, which will happen in the beautiful island of Sanya, China”, Mr. Liu explained.

Those who wish to participate should send their best head shots and body photos with a short introduction of themselves to Alex Liu (alex@ermworld.org) or Jerome Too (jerometoo@ermworld.org).

A total limited number of 16 contestants will be selected to battle it out for the title of the best Beach Hunk in the world. The event will take place from August 8 to the 28.

Sanya will welcome the I edition of Beach Hunk, along with Miss Bikini Int'l 2012

Lucas Malvacini has recently ended a successful season working as a model in the United States. He appears on the cover of  BELLO magazine this month, which brings an article about the hunk: “Flying high with Mr Brazil Lucas Malvacini“.

Malvacini has been confirmed as a judge in the upcoming Miss World Brazil’s . . . → Read More: Mister Brazil on the cover of BELLO]]> Tweet

Lucas Malvacini has recently ended a successful season working as a model in the United States. He appears on the cover of  BELLO magazine this month, which brings an article about the hunk: “Flying high with Mr Brazil Lucas Malvacini“.

Malvacini has been confirmed as a judge in the upcoming Miss World Brazil’s finals (April 2) in Porto Alegre.

Fifteen finalists disputed the title Mister Santa Catarina 2012, and the winner was Diego Novicki, from the city of Fraiburgo.

Hugo Sangese, Mister Joinville, was the 1st runner-up, and Jeferson Galvão, Mister Gaspar, was the 2nd runner-up.

Diego will compete in Mister Brazil 2012, on September 22, at the Portobello Resort and Safari, . . . → Read More: Mister Santa Catarina (Brazil) 2012]]> Tweet

Fifteen finalists disputed the title Mister Santa Catarina 2012, and the winner was Diego Novicki, from the city of Fraiburgo.

Hugo Sangese, Mister Joinville, was the 1st runner-up, and Jeferson Galvão, Mister Gaspar, was the 2nd runner-up.

Diego will compete in Mister Brazil 2012, on September 22, at the Portobello Resort and Safari, in Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro.

Go to Mister Brazil’s Official website and Facebook page for more.

Andrew Govender, an Actuarial Quantitative Analyst from Johanesburg, is the new Mister South Africa. He is expected to represent his country in the next Mister World pageant.

The 1st runner-up was William Heydenrych and the 2nd runner-up was Zane Mandisi Maqetuka.

Mister South Africa 2012 plays cricket and swims. He enjoys modeling and traveling. In 2010 . . . → Read More: Mister South Africa 2012]]> Tweet

Andrew Govender, an Actuarial Quantitative Analyst from Johanesburg, is the new Mister South Africa. He is expected to represent his country in the next Mister World pageant.

The 1st runner-up was William Heydenrych and the 2nd runner-up was Zane Mandisi Maqetuka.

Mister South Africa 2012 plays cricket and swims. He enjoys modeling and traveling. In 2010 he was elected Mr Pride of India SA, and nos Govender became the first South African Indian to win his country’s main beauty title.

“”I’m a proud South African Indian who believes that the will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success. I set high goals for myself, all of which I pursue to the best of my abilities”.

Congratulations!

See more @Mister South Africa’s Facebook page.

Courtenay Bernard is the new Mister World New Zealand.  He edged out other 4 contestants and will now go on to compete in the next edition of Mister World.

The winner

The runner-ups were Kristian Bray (1st) and Rex Braganza (2nd).

The 5 candidates

The first ever official Mister Peru pageant took place yesterday night, and the winner was Rodrigo Fernandini, Mister Lambayeque, who is expected the represent his country in the next edition of Mister World. Rodrigo had previously held the title of Mister Teen Peru.

The winner of Mister Peru . . . → Read More: Mister Peru 2012]]> Tweet

Mister Peru 2012: the top 3

The first ever official Mister Peru pageant took place yesterday night, and the winner was Rodrigo Fernandini, Mister Lambayeque, who is expected the represent his country in the next edition of Mister World. Rodrigo had previously held the title of Mister Teen Peru.

The winner of Mister Peru will compete in Mister World 2012

The runner-ups were Bruno Vega (Lima), who will compete in Mr. Universe Model 2012, and Danny Peña (Tacna). Danny will go on to represent Peru in Manhunt International 2012, in October, possibly in Thailand.

Manhunt Peru 2012

Best of luck to the winners!

Fifteen candidates representing 15 Peruvian departments will compete for the title Mister Peru 2012 on March 1, in Lima. The winners will compete in some of the most prestigious pageants in the world, such as Mister World and Manhunt International.

Meet the delegates . . . → Read More: Mister Peru 2012 – meet the candidates]]> Tweet

Fifteen candidates representing 15 Peruvian departments will compete for the title Mister Peru 2012 on March 1, in Lima. The winners will compete in some of the most prestigious pageants in the world, such as Mister World and Manhunt International.

Meet the delegates HERE.