Venezuela's most handsome

His name is Henry Yoel Licett, time and again referred to in Hispanic media as Venezuela’s most handsome man. A model, actor and singer, he hails from El Tigre, Anzoátegui state in Venezuela. He is very appreciated in his native Venezuela as a man who has transcended borders with the weapons of rigor and work well done; someone who has created his own brand and style.

While a good number of his adoring fans acknowledge him as someone beyond a sexy body and handsome face, there are those who are happy with just his physical attributes and easily extol him to high heavens. It is common to hear them describe him in extravagant terms: the most handsome not just in Venezuela but the world, an angel who has fallen from the skies, a man carved out by the gods of Olympus, or the modern day Adam. Like the rest appearing on our pages, his ticket to fame was a pageant… or more precisely, were pageants.

Jose Alfredo of Puerto Rico is new Mister Tourism International 2015

Jose Alfredo Galarza Vargas of Puerto Rico was proclaimed winner of Mister Tourism International 2015 on October 25 at Blue Bay City Hotel in Panama City, Panama. He was chosen from a field of 17 candidates from around the world. 

Ever Guzman of Mexico was 1^st Runner-up and Rasmus Kamael Pedersen of Denamrk was 2^nd Runner-up. In the top 5 were Judah Cohen of the Philippines who was also named Best International Look and Francisco Gil of Venezuela also named Best International Model. Rounding off the top 7 finalists were Oscar Emerson of Chile and Joseph Davis of the USA.

The winningest country in Mister International

This country is making a habit of winning in Mister International. It has the highest number of victories in this pageant with two winners and five finalists. All in all that makes seven placements in the hitherto nine editions of the pageant which started 2006. That is to say, it had earned a spot in the finals practically every year other than 2006 and 2009.

Mister International 2015 which is to take place in Manila this November is the 10^th edition and a critical year for this country to win back the title. Not a far-fetched idea considering that its current representative is utterly impressive. If the lucky streak continues, this country is romping off with the title every four years.

Cowboy cool Andrio Frazon

After featuring Mister Model International 2014 Victor Zanatta, we felt somewhat guilty not featuring his fellow Brasiliero Mr. Tourism International 2014 Andrio Frazon. They made it to pageant center stage in about the same time after winning their respective titles last year and both are in the final stretch of their reigns.

They must be really close buddies by now, gracing the international pageant circuit together during their term as spokespersons for their individual pageants and as ambassadors at large for Brazil. The two titlists had just attended the Grand Finals of Misters of the Philippines 2015 in Manila, joining up with Mr. International 2014 Neil Perez of the Philippines, where expectedly they created a bit of a splash.

Andrio revealed that he usually runs and does gym to keep fit, in addition to having a regulated diet. "Nevertheless, more people praise my mouth and my smile. I enjoy more my shoulders that are broad." Besides his being a pageant hunk, we know a freezing cool fact about Andrio Frazon, which we assume not many are aware of. 

Chile wins Mr. Real Universe 2015

The winner of Mr. Real Universe 2015 is Mr. Chile, Cristobal Alvarez Leiva. He bested 25 other contestants in the 2^nd edition of the pageant held at Plaza Rodolfo Baquerizo Moreno in Guayaquil, Ecuador on October 17, 2015. He was among the early favorites to win in the competition. Whereas early favorites Mr. Honduras, Kilber Gutierrez and Mr. Bolivia, David Fernando Suarez failed to make it to the top 13. Prior to his success in this pageant, Alvarez competed in Mr. Global 2015 where he placed among the top 13 finalists. He takes over the reign from the first winner of the crown Mr. Real Universe 2014 Gabriel Burgos of Ecuador.

Victor Zanatta and Fernando de Noronha

If you have never heard of those names before, who or what would you think are they? Perhaps because we are a pageant blog, you’d probably think they are two male pageant personalities from some Latin American countries. If you dig adventure-fantasy kind of stuff, you might imagine them to be some Old World seafaring heroes like pirates or explorers. And if you are fond of pocketbook romance and high society drama you might take a crack at - some illustrious gentlemen or possibly royal luminaries.  

If you made those guesses, you are not completely mistaken. Victor Zanatta is a public figure from South America and the reigning Mister Model International king. He will soon have to relinquish his crown so we are devoting some space to him here before he steps down. And who is Fernando de Noronha?

The friendly face off between Philippines and Lebanon

The dead set killer looks of Arcel Yambing, Philippines and Rabih El Zein, Lebanon will be put to litmus test this coming November 10 Miami Men's Fashion Week show and November 11 pageant finals at the Flamingo Theater Bar in Miami, Florida when they face off for the sought-after title Mister Model International 2015. These are just two exceptional specimens in a bevy of delectable hotshots in this year’s 3^rd edition of the pageant who in our assessment are safe bets and with odds-on chance at the crown.

Lebanon's Kamel Raad continues to make waves

From a country that produces searing hot men, comes another international titleholder. Kamel Raad, 28, from Beirut, Lebanon secured his place in mister pageant history as first ever Mister United Continents, marking the maiden edition of the Philippines’ first homegrown international mister pageant. He bagged the title Mister United Continents 2015 in a tightly contested finals night last May 29, 2015 in Manila, Philippines overcoming sixteen other delegates from across continents.

Months into his record win, Kamel continues to hug the limelight; gracing glossy magazines and centerfold spreads, making special guest appearances on TV, fashion shows and pageant programs, doing modeling and promotional photo shoots and especially going on many social missions for charitable and children oriented causes.

Sri Lanka's Daham Dias is first Mister Global Teen

Sri Lanka’s Daham Dias won Mister Global Teen 2015 at the inaugural launch of Mister Global Teen pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand October 5-11, 2015.  While Mister Teen Brazil, Kaio Juliani and Mister Teen Indonesia, Ryandi Anugerah Putera placed 1^st and 2^nd runners-up respectively.

Winners of special awards were: Josh Rawson Harris - Australia, Best National Costume; Htet Oo Htut - Myanmar, Mister Model; Daham Dias - Sri Lanka, Mister Photogenic; Ryandi Anugerah Putera - Indonesia, Mister Talent and Kunn Mokkhasamit - Thailand, Mister Congeniality.

Another reason to visit Panama besides the Canal

If asked why you should go to Panama, the first thing most people think of is the Panama Canal. It is an engineering marvel, considered the 8th wonder of the world. Panama is in Central America joining North America at the top and South America at the bottom. It is a narrow strip of land with Costa Rica at its northern end and Colombia at it southern end. The Canal was excavated through one of the narrowest areas of the land thereby opening a waterway uniting the Pacific Ocean at the west side to the Atlantic Ocean at the east side providing a passage and shorter route for vessels and cargoes transiting the two oceans. Hence, Panama is often known as “The Bridge of the World.”

The Canal has been instrumental in transforming Panama into a booming metropolis with soaring skyscrapers running for miles along its coastline. As important and famous as the Canal is, Panama boasts of many other attractions: outdoor adventures – bio-diverse tropical rain forests, mountains, miles of ocean; historic ruins and living Indian cultures; world-class infrastructure and tourism amenities. But there is yet another that we would consider an attraction but fewer may be aware of nor officially listed and promoted because to do so, will turn it into a case of the promoter being promoted. Can you think of that something?

Smoking hot Rogier "Moore" Warnawa

We can’t help but liken Men Universe Model 2015 Rogier Warnawa, who is Dutch to the famous James Bond actor of the 70’s and 80’s Roger Moore, who is British. Being a namesake of the actor immediately invites comparison. Although their fame belongs to different eras, we decided to put the two photos above side by side to discover similarities between the two and oddly the resemblance between them only magnified. 

There is so much hotness in the intensity of their stares, the upswept waxed-combed hair and their artistic use of that potent and often dangerous mix of smoke and alcohol. It is wise to remember though, that those trappings are not there to encourage others to drink and smoke. They are mere props to exude and evoke subliminal messages of virility and sophistication. It’s up to us to read into them. Here, they are furtively saying: “We are piping-hot as cigar and bitingly strong as liquor.” 

A Mister Pageantertainment cheer for Miss Globe 2015

Today Mister Pageatertainment wishes to pause for a tidy little sidelight to give a huge cheer for Miss Philippines Ann Lorraine Colis for clutching the Miss Globe 2015 title during the finals held on Thursday, October 8 (Friday, October 9 Manila time) at Rose Theatre Brampton in Toronto, Canada – continuing the trend for Filipina beauty queens. To a sultry, dusky, gracefully and graciously beautiful winner – Mabuhay!

Other winners in the pageant were representatives from Albania, first runner-up; Macedonia, second runner-up; China, third-runner up; and France, fourth runner-up. Well done Ladies, congratulations and a fruitful year ahead. 

Remember your dates with the International candidates

As a postscript to yesterday’s post, here is the calendar of events of the upcoming Mister International 2015 pageant to be held in Manila from November 17-30, 2015. There’s a lot of exciting and interesting activities lined up for the candidates, so check the dates and whereabouts. Be prepared for your eagerly awaited ones so you can be there to witness and experience the moment when they happen. Scroll to the bottom of the list for ticket prices and reservations.

And now for news on the "International" front

Of course, by that we mean no other than Mister International 2015 pageant which is about to take place in Manila, Philippines this November. So this bit of information, from our point of reference, makes it actually news from the home front.

It has been less than a year, February 14, 2015 to be exact, when the people of the Philippines jubilantly received the news about Mr. Philippines - Neil Perez winning the Mister International 2014 title in Ansan, South Korea. Next month he will relinquish his title to the new deserving titleholder. Grudgingly this means a shorter reign for Neil, but it also means that the pageant holding is right on track this time unlike the repeated postponements it underwent the previous year.

These guys are for Real

Wait. Hold back your gasps, shrieks or whispers of disbelief. These super-duper dudes are for real. In fact, you can catch a generous number of these drop-dead gorgeous guys live in person - if you are in Guayaquil, Ecuador from October 4-17, 2015. They are contestants in the ongoing 2^nd edition of Mr. Real Universe pageant.

Judging from this random selection of photos of the contestants, it is certain to be a tough and uphill fight for the crown. The guys are unbelievably sexy, equally impressive in looks and form so it’s rather hard to say who will be among the judges’ final selection.   

What on Earth is Mister Earth?

Miss Earth, Miss Earth, many have heard but what on earth is Mister Earth? If you haven’t heard, there is indeed Mister Earth Worldwide Pageant – the definitive crossbreed, male version of the better known Miss Earth.

Similar to its precursor Miss Earth, it is an international pageant highlighting fashion, beauty and manly virtues plus an ecological slant. It culminates in the selection of a spokesperson for the environment holding the title Mister Earth. He reigns together with his runner-ups aptly referred to as his elemental court – Misters Air, Water and Fire for a period more or less a year or until they are succeeded in the next run of the pageant. The main difference of this pageant is that there are two major titles at stake: Mister Earth and Mister Young Earth.  

Waging war for Indonesia's first international mister pageant title

Indonesia is a country with a unique and inviting rich culture, many scenic spots, lively entertainment scene and developing modern infrastructure. This is why it is fast becoming not only a favorite travel destination but also the choice for international pageant holdings.

The people are also captivated with pageants: doing and donning their best for such events. They must have set a record for those winning, meticulously created and spectacular national costumes their candidates wear in every international pageant. On the other hand, they have yet to capture a major title in the international male pageant category. It seems to us this is no longer a distant goal.

Anticipating Mister Africa International 2015

Mister Africa International is the foremost male pageant in continental Africa. It is oftentimes referred to as the “battle of Africa’s sexiest six packs” in the quest for the hottest and most desirable African male. From its ranks emerged top black models like Adonis O’Holi Williams Dabeat, Giuseppe Nkansah, Jaydon Anderson amongst others.

Now on its 4^th edition, it will be hosted outside of the UK where it was customarily held. Gaborone, Botswana will host this year’s pageant for the first time in Africa at the Grand Palm GICC on December 3, 2015. The Mister Africa International 2015 winner will take over the crown from last year’s winner Arnaldo Jose of Angola.

What's in a pageant name?

As wonderful as pageants are, we often wonder how they were created and why they noticeably have names all closely associated with another, connected by similarities and common source – the cosmos.

We’re no pageant historian, we have no inkling when pageants first started or how or why they took on such galactic names. All we know is when we came into existence, we found ourselves in a pageant laden world with pageant names ranging from universe, world, earth, globe, planet, galaxy and so on.

More wondrous is how new pageants take on names not much different from their predecessors – like something that evolved from earlier species so that it’s always possible to come up with a different version of an existing pageant name. Take for example “Mr. World” and now, up comes another pageant with a name clearly belonging to the same family “Mr. Global,” a third wannabe pageant can come up with a name like “Mr. World Global” and a fourth one “Mr. Global World” and a fifth like “Mr. Globe Worldwide.”  Huh, thank heavens – with unlimited iterations a pageant name can take, we can have our fill of pageant cuisine in millennia. 

Neil vs. Nguyen - Getting from Average to Advantage

Many a man is gifted with above than average physical appearance, intellect, personality and sense of duty yet like many in the great mass of people remains obscure and unheard of. It isn’t that he has nothing worth noticing or commenting on, it’s just that he hasn’t come up onstage to be noticed.

So how does an ordinary, unheard of fellow shoot to the limelight in a jiffy? One of the surest ways is to take part in a world class event and emerge winner. Everybody loves a winner and the spotlight is on him. That is the same route many of our written, and talked about pageant misters had taken.

Here are just two dudes who had the courage to be their own man, who did what they should and showed up from the crowd. Check and compare them onstage in their skivvies.

The Irrepressible Dale Dizon

If there’s a search for one irrepressible male pageant contestant, we would bet our bottom dollar on Dale Franciscus Dizon. This guy has weaved himself in and out of countless endeavors any true-blue male pageant contestant can possibly be involved in.

In a short span of time, we have watched him reinvent himself over and over like we have never seen any other in the mister pageant arena. We will try to bring you up-to-date here on some of his many attempts at some new occupation or activity but we certainly cannot claim this to be an exhaustive account. In one way or another, the full range of his heterogeneous nature will surely escape us.