Man of the World is a premier international male beauty pageant and organization that holds the annual Man of the World competition.
Established in 2017, the competition brings forth advocacy and humanitarian causes, and highlights the importance of education, personal growth, and overall career development—encapsulated in its core tenet, "Masculinity with Responsibility."
The pageant, which has recorded over 120 participating countries from over 150 national-level selection competitions since its inception, making it one of the biggest, most participated major international men's beauty contests, was created by Philippine-based multinational conglomerate Prime Events Productions Philippines (PEPPs) Foundation, Inc., which also organizes the annual Misters of Filipinas competition, and specializes in multimedia content production and talent management through its entertainment company PEPPs TV, LLC.
The current Man of the World is Oliver Eugen Kretz of the Philippines, who was crowned on June 6, 2026 by his predecessor, Man of the World 2025 Juul Missiaen of Spain, at the Palacio de Maynila in Manila, Philippines.
Man of the World crowns The Man of the World competition is notable for crowning its winners, distinguishing it from other male beauty pageants that typically present only sashes and trophies to their titleholders. Since the competition's inception and inaugural edition in 2017, the organization has consistently featured a crown for the winning Man of the World delegate.
Inaugural crown (2017) The inaugural crown, used in the 2017 edition, was of a solid sterling metal of silver and platinum, featuring fleur-de-lis, sampaguita, and other monarchical heraldry emblems from the seven continents. Designed by Filipino international jewellery master Manuel Halasan and insured by Axa International, the first Man of the World crown, estimated to be over 3 million Philippine pesos (around 54,000 US dollars), was meant to pay homage to the masculine beauty ideal, and denote the responsibilities that come with leadership.
Ginto crown (2018) The Ginto crown, used in 2018, was designed by Manuel Halasan and insured by the M Lhuillier Group of Companies. Ginto (gold in English), valued at over 5 million Philippine pesos (around 90,000 US dollars), still carried adornments of fleur-de-lis, sampaguita, chrysanthemum, peony, and various other flowers and symbols of imperial heraldry from the seven continents of the world. It is an elevation of the inaugural crown, denoting excellence in responsible leadership, the ideal masculine beauty, and celebrating the modern man.
George Wittels crown (2019—2024) The Man of the World crown used from 2019 to 2024 was designed and crafted by jewellery artist George Wittels, through the initiative of Richard James White of Realty World Regency in Hercules, California, United States. Made in Venezuela, the crown is worth over a million US dollars. The design consists of a gold and platinum monarchical diadem base, encrusted and adorned with precious stones that include emeralds, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and golden Philippine south sea pearls, paying homage to the ideal masculine form and beauty, denoting responsible leadership, and "celebrating the endless possibilities of the future".
Edwin Uy crown (2025—Present)
The current Man of the World crown, used since 2025, is a masterpiece crown by Filipino designer Edwin Uy, commissioned by the PEPPs Foundation and the Man of the World Organization. It is a solid 23-carat gold crown with emeralds, yellow sapphires, and diamonds, set on a sterling white gold base. The crown is valued at US$1.5 million (approximately 84 million Philippine pesos), and insured by luxury jewellery insurance firm Howden International. Three sets of precious stones were selected to convey symbolisms and reflect the principles of the organization—the yellow sapphires, shaped like flames, symbolize the ongoing, dynamic process of learning, intellectual curiosity, and the never-ending pursuit of knowledge—denoting the value of quality and holistic education. The emeralds represent growth and vitality—denoting the value of life. The diamonds represent clarity, purity, and integrity—evoking masculine strength and responsibility. The gold band of the crown with its sterling white gold base and its overall golden luster represent hard-earned achievements, meritorial success, and the nobility of the human spirit.
Titleholders Edition Year Man of the World Runners-Up Venue Entrants First Second Third Fourth 1st 2017 Mustafa Galal Elezali Nguyễn Hữu Long Abou Sahyoun Wassim colspan="2" Pasay City, Philippines 28 2nd 2018 Cao Xuân Tài Clint Karkliñs Peralta Bjorn Camilleri Ondřej Valenta Natapol Srisam San Juan City, Philippines 27 3rd 2019 Daniel Georgiev(Dethroned) Jin Kyu Kim(Assumed) Jean Fillippe Vitor Silva Jakub Jurčák John Paul Ocat colspan="10" 4th 2022 Aditya Khurana Vladimir Grand Nadim El Zein Tjardo Vollema Nguyễn Hữu Anh Baguio City, Philippines 22 5th 2023 Jin Wook Kim Henry Wong James Reggie Vidal Robert Alexander Espaillat Kim Khánh Lâm Makati City, Philippines 24 6th 2024 Sergio Alejandro Azuaga Piñango Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal Gwen Jegouzo Fernando Ezequiel Padín Rodríguez Sebastián Mora Manila, Philippines 23 7th 2025 Juul Missiaen Israel Sierra Sittichok Panitloedtewa Honza Jiránek Sworman Delgado Quezon City, Philippines 278th 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz Abel Adrian Díaz Fidel Arellano Luis Arturo JaureguiAfiq Naufal Manila, Philippines28
League Tables
Country/territory by number of wins CountryTitlesYear 2 2019, 2023 1 2026 2025 2024 2022 2019 2018 2017
Continents by number of wins Continent or regionTitlesYearsAsia52018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026Europe22019, 2025Americas12024Africa12017
Notes Dethroned, Assumed title
Daniel Georgiev of Bulgaria who was crowned Man of the World 2019 was dethroned by the organization because he declined to sign a requisite exclusive contract with Prime Events Productions Philippines, Inc. (PEPPs), which organizes the pageant and competition. Jin Kyu Kim of South Korea, then first runner-up, was formally crowned as the new Man of the World 2019 on 29 July 2020, taking over Georgiev's previous role and responsibilities.
See also Manhunt International Mister World Mister International Mister Supranational Mister Global
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