Mister International is an annual international male beauty pageant and organization founded in 2006 by Singaporean Alan Sim, and run by the Mister International Organization (MIO).
Following Sim's death on October 12, 2022, two new Mister International organizations emerged in 2023, one based in the Philippines, the other in Thailand. The Mister International Organization (MIO) headquartered in the Philippines retains legal rights and uses the original logos, trademarks, and copyrights of the Mister International brand. The other one, based in Thailand, has created and used new logos, trademarks, and copyrights. Since 2023, both organizations have conducted their own competitions and chosen their own Mister International winner.
The current Mister International 2024, Francisco Zafra of Spain, was crowned on November 10, 2024, in Toledo, Cebu, Philippines. He succeeded Mister International 2023, José Calle, also from Spain, marking a back-to-back victory for his country.
History
Background The male beauty pageant was established in 2006 by Alan Sim, who died on October 12, 2022. After his death, two organizations split and began using the same title. One organization is based in the Philippines led by Manuel Deldio., the other in Thailand. The first runner-up of Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum from India, has been appointed as the new managing director of the Philippines-based Mister International Organization.
The Mister International Organization (MIO) headquartered in the Philippines retains legal rights and uses the original logos, trademarks, and copyrights of the Mister International brand. The other one, based in Thailand, has since created and used new logos, trademarks, and copyrights.
Split Over time, it split into two separate organizations and events: Mister International, based in the Philippines, and another one based in Thailand, 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. On October 20, 2023, Spain's Jose Calle won Mister International 2023 at the Cordillera Convention Center in Baguio Country Club, Baguio City, Philippines.
In the following year, 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.
Titleholders
Edition Year Date Mister International Runners-ups Location No. Ref. First Second Third Fourth1st–14th 2006–2022 colspan=915th 2023 October 20, 2023 Jose Calle Austin Cabatana Tamichael Watson Angel Olaya Abdul Rahman LeeBaguio, Philippines26Citations for 2023 edition: 16th2024November 10, 2024Francisco ZafraEstefano BalarinMarvin DiamanteElias SilitongaZeng XianyangToledo, Cebu25Citations for 2024 edition: 17th2025International Pageant Not Held
Country by number of wins CountryTitlesYear 32006, 2012, 2016 22008, 20182007, 20112023, 2024120222017201520142013201220102009
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Winners gallery
Countries/Territories ranking Only includes placement since the 2022 edition hosted by the Philippine-based MIO. RankCountry/Territory Mister International Runner-upsTotalFirstSecondThirdFourthFifth12 (2023, 2024)————1 (2022)321 (2022)—————13—1 (2023)1 (2024)—1 (2022)—34—1 (2022)————1—1 (2024)————15——1 (2022)———1——1 (2023)———16———1 (2022)——1———1 (2023)——1———1 (2024)——17————1 (2023)—1————1 (2024)—1RankTotal33333116 The country/territory who assumed a position is indicated in boldThe country/territory who was dethroned, resigned or originally held the position is indicated in striketroughThe 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, was 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 the Manhunt International, Mister Intercontinental, and Mister World pageants.
Titleholders Edition Year Date Mr. International Runners-up Location Entrants Ref. First Second 1st 1998 October 31, 1998 Mario Carballo Hasan Yalnizoglu Tamme Boh Tjarks Jaipur, India 23 2nd 1999 October 30, 1999 Nadir Nery Djiukich James Ghoril Abhijit Sanyal New Delhi, India 24 3rd 2000 October 13, 2000 Aryan Vaid Jorge Pascual Xu Chong Jodhpur, India 25 4th 2001 December 15, 2001 Alexander Aquino Anibal Martignani Pérez Leroy Vissers Udaipur, India 36 5th 2002 October 26, 2002 Raghu Mukherjee Julio César Cabrera Mendieta Odysseus Karouis New Delhi, India 26 6th 2003 August 24, 2003 William Kelly, UAE Rajneesh Duggal Shaun Paul Cuthbert London, England 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.
League tables + Country/TerritoryTitlesYear 22000, 2002 12003200119991998 + ContinentTitlesYearsAsia42000, 2001, 2002, 2003Americas21998, 1999
Map of countries/territories by number of wins
Note: The winner of the 2003 edition, William Kelly, represented Sharjah, one of the emirates of the UAE. The crown is counted for the United Arab Emirates only, and not for Sharjah, since Sharjah is part of the UAE. This is reflected in the table.
Winners gallery
Debuts countries/territories By the 2024 edition, 90 countries and territories have taken part in Mister International, but none have participated in every edition. The 2018 edition stands out as the only one without any new countries making their debut.
Edition(Year)Country/Territory Edition(Year) Country/Territory Edition(Year) Country/Territory Edition(Year) Country/Territory9th (2014)14th (2022)15th (2023)16th (2024)
See also Mister World Mister Supranational Manhunt International Man of the World Mister Global
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