Man of the World (pageant)

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Man of the World
TypeInternational male beauty pageant
Parent organizationPrime Events Productions Philippines Foundation Inc. (PEPPS)
HeadquartersSan Juan, Philippines
First edition2017; 8 years ago (2017)
Most recent edition2025
Current titleholderJuul Messiaen
(Spain)
President
Carlo Morris Galang
Slogan
Masculinity with Responsibility[1]
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.manoftheworld.org

Man of the World is a premier international male beauty pageant and organization that holds the annual Man of the World competition.

Since 2017, the competition brings forth advocacy and highlights the importance of education, personal growth, and overall career development.

The pageant, which records over 90 participating countries since its inception, 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.[2][3]

The current Man of the World is Juul Messiaen of Spain, who was crowned by Man of the World 2024 Sergio Azuaga of Venezuela at the SkyDome SM North EDSA on May 31, 2025.

Man of the World crowns

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The Man of the World competition is notable for awarding a crown to its winner, distinguishing it from other male beauty pageants, which typically present only sashes and trophies to their titleholders. Since the competition's inception in 2017, the organization has consistently featured a crown for the titleholder.

Inaugural crown (2017)

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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.[4][5][6][7]

Ginto crown (2018)

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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.[8][9]

George Wittels crown (2019—2024)

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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".[10][11][12]

Edwin Uy crown (2025—Present)

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The current Man of the World crown, used since 2025, is the first crown designed by Filipino designer Edwin Uy, commissioned by the PEPPS Foundation and the Man of the World Organization. It is a gold crown embellished with emeralds, yellow sapphires, and diamonds. The yellow sapphires, shaped like flames, symbolize the ongoing, dynamic process of learning, intellectual curiosity, and the never-ending pursuit of knowledge. The green emeralds represent growth and vitality. The diamonds represent clarity, purity, and integrity. The gold band of the crown and its overall gold base and color represent wealth, achievements, and success.[13][14]

Titleholders

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Edition Year Man of the World Runners-Up Venue Entrants
First Second Third Fourth
1st 2017  Egypt
Mustafa Galal Elezali[15][16] 		 Vietnam
Nguyễn Hữu Long[17][18] 		 Palestine
Abou Sahyoun Wassim 		Not awarded Pasay City, Philippines 28
2nd 2018  Vietnam
Cao Xuân Tài[19][20] 		 Philippines
Clint Karkliñs Peralta[21] 		 Malta
Bjorn Camilleri[22] 		 Czech Republic
Ondrej Valenta[23] 		 Thailand
Natapol Srisam 		San Juan City, Philippines 27
3rd 2019  Bulgaria[a]
Daniel Georgiev[24][25][26]
(Dethroned) 		 South Korea[b]
Jin Kyu Kim
(Assumed) 		 Brazil
Jean Fillippe Vitor Silva 		 Czech Republic
Jakub Jurcak[27] 		 Philippines
John Paul Ocat[28]
30
2020-2021 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
4th 2022  India
Aditya Khurana[29] 		 Ukraine
Vladimir Grand[30] 		 Philippines
Nadim El Zein[31] 		 Netherlands
Tjardo Vollema[32] 		 Vietnam
Nguyễn Hữu Anh[33] 		Baguio City, Philippines 22
5th 2023  South Korea
Jin Wook Kim[34][35] 		 Hong Kong
Henry Wong 		 Philippines
James Reggie Vidal 		 Puerto Rico
Robert Alexander Espaillat 		 Vietnam
Kim Khánh Lâm[36] 		Makati City, Philippines 24
6th 2024  Venezuela
Sergio Alejandro Azuaga Piñango[37][38][39] 		 Philippines
Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal 		 France
Gwen Jegouzo 		 Puerto Rico
Fernando Ezequiel Padín Rodríguez 		 Ecuador
Sebastián Mora 		Manila, Philippines 23
7th 2025  Spain
Juul Messiaen 		 Mexico
Israel Sierra 		 Thailand
Sittichok Panitloedtewa 		 Czech Republic
Honza Jiránek 		 Panama
Sworman Delgado 		Quezon City, Philippines 27

Country/territory by number of wins

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Country Titles Year
 South Korea 2 2019[b], 2023
 Spain 1 2025
 Venezuela 2024
 India 2022
 Bulgaria 2019[a]
 Vietnam 2018
 Egypt 2017

Notes

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a Dethroned, b Took over title

A Daniel Georgiev of Bulgaria who was crowned as Man of the World 2019 was dethroned because he declined to sign an exclusive contract with Prime Event Productions Philippines (PEPPs), which organizes the pageant. 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, due to pageant rules stipulating that the 1st Runner-Up will take over if Man of the World does not fulfill his duties.[40][41]

See also

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References

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  38. ^ "¡Otro título para Venezuela! Sergio Azuaga es el nuevo Man Of The World 2024 (+Detalles)". Meridiano Net. 26 July 2023.
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