List of Mister Venezuela runners-up and finalists

This article provides the names of the runners-up in the Mister Venezuela pageant since the pageant's first edition in 1996.

Runners up and finalists The contest has announced five finalists from 1996 to 1998, from 2014 to 2016 and from 2019 to 2024. From 1999 to 2005 the number was reduced to three, and in 2017 the group was increased to six (regardless if the pageant post-announces the placements of the other 2/3 delegates who made it to the Top 5/6). Furthermore, the pageant has awarded the winner with the first runner-up from 1996 to 1997, being increased to three with the second runner-up being also awarded from 1998 to 2005 and from 2014 to 2024. In 2006 only the winner was announced. In 2009 and 2012 the winners were appointed without any competition being held.

This table shows the top-five finalists of each competition, from its inception with Mister Venezuela 1996.

Since raking for contest is usually as follows:

1st place being designated as Mister Venezuela 2nd place being designated as Manhunt Venezuela 3rd place being designated as Mr. International Venezuela 4th place being designated as Mr. Intercontinental Venezuela

EditionMister Venezuela1st runner-up2nd runner-up3rd runner-up4th runner-up 1996 José Gregorio FaríaZulia (No. 20) Jhonny EssigDistrito Federal (No. 4) Eduardo QuintanaDistrito Federal (No. 2) Christian ZiaAragua (No. 11) Alberto BahamondeDistrito Federal (No. 1) 1997 Sandro FinoglioDistrito Federal (No. 11) Guillermo PérezDistrito Federal (No. 16) Alexander CastellanosTrujillo (No. 13) Javier FaoroDistrito Federal (No. 20) Ismael MatamorosDistrito Federal (No. 2) 1998 Ernesto CalzadillaDistrito Federal (No. 15) Numa DelgadoDistrito Federal (No. 14) Nadir NeryZulia (No. 4) Daniel AndradeDistrito Federal (No. 12) Diego OchoaDistrito Federal (No. 18) 1999 Alejandro OteroDistrito Federal (No. 20) Ezzio CavallaroMiranda (No. 26) José Gabriel MadoniaDistrito Federal (No. 11) rowspan="9" rowspan="9" 2000 Luis NeryPenínsula Goajira Cristóbal LanderMirandaAníbal MartignaniGuárico 2001 Daniel NavarreteVargas Enrique CuevasCaraboboCésar SuárezDelta Amacuro 2003 Andrés MistageCarabobo Jacinto OropezaDelta Amacuro Claudio de la TorreAnzoátegui 2004 Francisco LeónAmazonas Miguel BlancoAnzoátegui Jean Claudio PalmegianiCarabobo 2005 José Ignacio Rodríguez (resigned)Zulia José Luis PorrasPortuguesa José Luis DíazGuárico 2006 Vito GasparriniDistrito Capital (No. 4) rowspan="3" rowspan="3" 2009 José Manuel FloresDistrito Capital 2012 Jessus ZambranoTáchira 2014 Jesús CasanovaBarinas (No. 12) Francisco GuerreroTáchira (No. 7) Jesús AlvaradoZulia (No. 9) Distrito Capital (No. 5) – Jonathan Negrón Distrito Capital (No. 11) – Salvador Lugo 2015 Gabriel CorreaAragua (No. 13) Rafael AngelucciLara (No. 10) Georges BilouneLara (No. 6) Bolívar (No. 2) – Gibson Domínguez Lara (No. 4) – Rafael Oropeza 2016 Renato BarabinoAragua (No. 6) Walfred CrespoZulia (No. 4) Gustavo AcevedoDistrito Capital (No. 2) Distrito Capital (No. 1) – Luis Segovia Distrito Capital (No. 13) – Ignacio Milles 2017 Christian NunesDistrito Capital (No. 13) Luis MarreroAragua (No. 12) Adrián MenghiniZulia (No. 14) Bolívar (No. 7) – José Ricardo Rodulfo Distrito Capital (No. 2) – David Castro Distrito Capital (No. 9) – Alejandro Zumbo 2019 Jorge Eduardo NúñezZulia (No. 9) Leonardo CarreroMérida (No. 13)Armando VeitiaAragua (No. 3) Distrito Capital (No. 8) – Carlos Guédez Distrito Capital (No. 11) – Emmanuel Serrano2024Juan Alberto GarcíaCarabobo (No. 9)Franco Daniel CovaMiranda (No. 3)Leiker MárquezTáchira (No. 14) Aragua (No. 11) – Nelson Rodríguez Distrito Capital (No. 5) – Mike Durán

States/regions by number of runners-up Color key

1st runner-up The first runner-up of each edition of Mister Venezuela is the second placer behind the contestant who is selected as Mister Venezuela (first placer). In some cases, he shall take over the title of Mister Venezuela, if: The outgoing titleholder cannot fulfill his duties. This could happen and may result to resignation, giving up the title, or dethronement The titleholder is dethroned due to deeds that violate the organization's policies.

The second-place finisher being designated as 1st runner-up has been awarded fifteen times (1996–2005; 2014–2024).

This table lists the number of 1st runner-up titles by state/region.

The current 1st runner-up is Franco Daniel Cova from Miranda, as for the edition that took place on July 13, 2024, in Venevisión Studios, Caracas. Country/Territory Titles Year(s)Miranda 3 1999, 2000, 2024Distrito Capital1996, 1997, 1998Mérida 1 2019Aragua 2017Zulia 2016Lara 2015Táchira 2014Portuguesa 2005Anzoátegui2004Delta Amacuro 2003Carabobo 2001

International representation

The 1st runner-up of Mister Venezuela has represented his country at Mister International, Mister Supranational and Mister Intercontinental.

YearState1st runner-upPlacementSpecial Awards/Notes2024Miranda (No. 3)Franco Daniel Cova2019Mérida (No. 13)Leonardo Carrero4th runner-up in Mister Supranational 20192017Aragua (No. 12)Luis Marrero2016Zulia (No. 4)Walfred CrespoTop 16 in Mister International 20162015Lara (No. 10)Rafael AngelucciTop 10 in Mister International 2015 2014Táchira (No. 7)Francisco Guerrero 2005 PortuguesaJosé Luis Porras2004AnzoáteguiMiguel Blanco2003Delta AmacuroJacinto Oropeza2001CaraboboEnrique CuevasMister Intercontinental 20022000MirandaCristóbal Lander1999Miranda (No. 26)Ezzio CavallaroTop 6 (3rd runner-up) in Grasim Mr. International 20001998Distrito Capital (No. 14)Numa Delgado1997Distrito Capital (No. 16)Guillermo Pérez1996Distrito Capital (No. 4)Jhonny Essig

2nd runner-up The second Runner-Up of each edition of Mister Venezuela is the third placer behind the contestant who is selected as Mister Venezuela (first placer) and the first runner-up (second placer).

The third-place finisher being designated as 2nd runner-up has been awarded fifteen times (1996–2005; 2014–2024).

This table lists the number of 2nd runner-up titles by state/region.

The current 2nd runner-up is Leiker Márquez from Táchira, as for the edition that took place on July 13, 2024, in Venevisión Studios, Caracas. Country/Territory Titles Year(s) 3 1998, 2014, 20171996, 1999, 2016 2 2000, 2005 1 2024 20192015 2004 2003 2001 1997

International representation

The 2nd runner-up of Mister Venezuela has represented his country at Manhunt International, Mister International and Mister Supranational.

YearState2nd runner-upPlacementSpecial Awards/Notes2024Táchira (No. 14)Leiker Márquez2019Aragua (No. 3)Armando Veitia2017Zulia (No. 14)Adrián Menghini2016Distrito Capital (No. 2)Gustavo AcevedoTop 10 in Mister Supranational 20162015Lara (No. 6)Georges Biloune 2014Zulia (No. 9)Jesús Alvarado3rd runner-up in Mister Grand International 2018 2005 GuáricoJosé Luis Díaz2004CaraboboJean Claudio Palmegiani2003AnzoáteguiClaudio de la TorreTop 15 in Manhunt Internacional 20052001Delta AmacuroCésar Suárez2nd runner-up in Mister Intercontinental 20012000GuáricoAníbal Martignani1st runner-up in Grasim Mr. International 20011999Distrito Capital (No. 11)José Gabriel MadoniaMister American Continent 20003rd runner-up in Manhunt International 20001998Zulia (No. 4)Nadir NeryGrasim Mr. International 19991997Trujillo (No. 13)Alexander CastellanosMister Tourism International in Mr. Handsome International 2000Top 6 (3rd runner-up) in Grasim Mr. International 19981996Distrito Capital (No. 2)Eduardo Quintana

3rd runner-up The third runner-up of each edition of Mister Venezuela is the fourth placer behind the conestant who is selected as Mister Venezuela first placer), the first runner-up (second placer) and the second runner-up (third placer).

The fourth-place finisher being designated as 3rd runner-up has been awarded three times (1996–1998) (unless not at finals). Country/Territory Titles Year(s) 2 1997, 1998 1 1996

International representation YearState3rd runner-upPlacementSpecial Awards/Notes1998Distrito Capital (No. 12)Daniel Andrade1997Distrito Capital (No. 20)Javier Faoro1996Aragua (No. 11)Christian Zia

4th runner-up The fourth Runner-Up of each edition of Mister Venezuela is the fifth placer behind the conestant who is selected as Mister Venezuela (first placer), the first runner-up (second placer), the second Runner-Up (third placer) and the third runner-up (fourth placer).

The fifth-place finisher being designated as 4th runner-up has been awarded three times (1996–1998) (unless not at finals). Country/Territory Titles Year(s) 3 1996, 1997, 1998

International representation

The 4th runner-up of Mister Venezuela has represented his country at International Male Model stage in Aruba.

YearState4th runner-upPlacementSpecial Awards/Notes1998Distrito Capital (No. 18)Diego Ochoa2nd runner-up in International Male Model 20001997Distrito Capital (No. 2)Ismael Matamoros1996Distrito Capital (No. 1)Alberto Bahamonde

Finalists This list shows finalists that had participated at international competitions. YearStateTop 5/6PlacementSpecial Awards/Notes2019Distrito Capital (No. 11)Emmanuel SerranoTBA in Mister International 20242019Distrito Capital (No. 8)Carlos GuédezUnplaced in Mister Universe 2019As a Margarita Island representative2016Distrito Capital (No. 13)Ignacio MillesTop 10 in Mister International 20172014Distrito CapitalJonathan NegrónMister Young International 2008Mister Gentleman 2008

Semifinilists This list shows semifinilists that had participated at international competitions. YearStateTop 10PlacementSpecial Awards/Notes2000CaraboboDeive GarcésInternational Male Model 2001

Contestans This list shows remainder contestants that had participated at international competitions. YearStateContestantPlacementSpecial Awards/Notes2017Distrito Capital (No. 4)Omar RieraTop 17 in Man of the World 20232016Distrito Capital (No. 14)José Luis TrujilloTop 16 in Manhunt International 20222015Miranda (No. 3)Jeudiel CondadoUnplaced in Mister Supranational 20182004ZuliaJuan Hilario PérezMr. Handsome International 20042003VargasAlberto BachourMr. Handsome International 2002 (Resigned)As a Margarita Island representative2001AmazonasFranconero Silva1st runner-up in Modelo Revelación Internacional 20022001CojedesJulio Cabrera1st runner-up in Grasim Mr. International 20022000CojedesJohnny Álvarez DíazSemifinalist in Mr. American Continent 20002000PortuguesaTony Ferreira1999Carabobo (No. 14)Hugo ZafraUnplaced in Mr. Tourism International 2001Mr. Fitness1999Zulia (No. 21)Juan Carlos TarazonaUnplaced in International Male Model 20001998(No. 9)Emilio NavasMr. Handsome International 1999As a Coche Island representative1996(No. 17)Roberto RondónInternational Male Model 1999

Runners-up and finalists table position State or region XMister Venezuela1st runner-up2nd runner-upFinalistsSemifinalists236 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2017)3 (1996, 1997, 1998)3 (1996, 1999, 2016)8 (1996, 1997, 1998, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2024)3 (1999, 2000, 2004)102 (1996, 2005, 2019)1 (2016)3 (1998, 2014, 2017)×3 (2000, 2001, 2003)82 (2015, 2016)1 (2017)1 (2019)2 (1996, 2024)2 (2000, 2004)52 (2003, 2024)1 (2001)1 (2004)×1 (2000)51 (2012)1 (2014)1 (2024)×2 (2000, 2005) Península Goajira31 (2000)×××2 (2001, 2004)21 (2004)×××1 (2005)11 (2014)××××11 (2001)××××5×3 (1999, 2000, 2024)××2 (2003, 2005)4×1 (2015)1 (2015)1 (2015)1 (2000)3×1 (2003)1 (2001)×1 (2004)2×1 (2004)1 (2003)××4×1 (2019)××3 (2003, 2004, 2005)2×1 (2005)××1 (2001)3××2 (2000, 2005)×1 (2001)1××1 (1997)××4×××2 (2015, 2017)2 (2003, 2005)3××××3 (2001, 2003, 2005)2××××2 (2000, 2004)1××××1 (2005)1××××1 (2004)1××××1 (2003)1××××1 (2003)1××××1 (2001)1××××1 (2001)0×××××Total971815151336 The state/region who assumed a position is indicated in boldThe state/region who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position is indicated in striketroughThe state/region who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position but was not replaced is indicated underlined

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