List of Philippine Representatives to Mister International (2006-2013)

It is nice to know who among that while no Philippine delegate has won the Mister International title, our representatives managed to make a mark in this pageant. Let us check out our winners one by one:

 2006 – Alvin Asuncion of Cavite

Ken Escudero aka Alvin Asuncion ( a graduate Of BS Marine Transportation from Asian Institute of Maritime Studies in Pasay City) tops the honorary list of Ginoong Filipinas alumni, as one with most aliases - Ken Escudero, Ken Silverio, Alvien Cano to name a few. Whatever his reasons are for acquiring a battery of pseudonyms, only he and his manager knows. Winning Ginoong Filipinas 2006 was a dream come true for him. In the Barong Tagalog segment he glided in the stage like a pro creating enough steam to heat the already boiling Intramuros. And in the swimwear competition more pyrotechnics exploded as a prelude to his proclamation. True enough, the night was his!

After winning Ginoong Filipinas 2006, Alvin was sent to Singapore to compete for Mister International 2006. He was a heavy favorite, making him Mr. Photogenic and a semifinalist . He lost to pageant giants Wissam Hanna of Lebanon and heaven-sent Erbert Javier Delgado of Venezuela. After that brief stint in the international pageant he went back to Philippines and started on his first film (a gay indie) “Sikil” where he shed off his boy-next-door image and braved sizzling love scenes. Later, he also joined the Bench Body Search but he was not very lucky.

 2007 – Ian Leonel Porlayagan of Nueva Ecija

Ian Leonel Porlayagan is a model from San Jose, Nueva Ecija who was already a veteran male pageant candidate when he joined the Mr. Philippines 2007. He just competed from

the BPCI organized Mr. World – Philippines 2007, Manhunt Search, Mr. Aura and Ginoong Nueva Ecija.

However, for unknown reasons, he did not compete in Mister International 2007 in Malaysia. It was not revealed if he withdrew in the middle of the competition or he failed to arrive in Malaysia. Interestingly, another Filipino contestant, Mark Figueroa who was supposed to represent Guam, also failed to arrive. Mark is the winner of Ginoong Pilipinas-USA 2007.

The following year, he joined again Mister International Philippines. It was revealed that he was given the second chance to compete because the local organizers in 2007 were confronted by problems and failed to send him to the international competition. He managed to enter the semifinals but did not even advance into the top 3.

Even with the seemingly tragic experience, these personality searches opened a lot of doors for Ian. He appeared in fashion shows, television shows and commercials.

 Winner – Ryan Roberts of USA / Miguel Jeff Surio of Bulacan

Ryan Roberts was the original representative of the Philippines for Mister International 2007. He grew up in the US, graduated at Fort Walton High School and had served the US Army 101st Airborne Division for four years in Iraq. He is a product of an interracial marriage between his Filipino mother and American father who met in Clark Air Base more than two decades ago.
At six feet tall, Ryan was a crowd favorite during the event and received an overwhelming applause when he gave his answer during the interview portion. He was asked: “Which one is more important: your family or your friends, why?” “Family is the most important thing, but friends are also important. To me, family first and then friends.”

But unfortunately, he did not compete in the said pageant due to health reasons. First Runner Up Miguel Jeff Surio competed in Mister International 2008 in Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China and entered the top 10. His placement is the highest so far that the Philippines reached in Mister International.

 2009 – Michael Manansala of Pampanga

Michael was the tallest candidate when he joined the Mister International Philippines. At 6’2, he easily towered over his competitors. It is interesting to note that Michael Manansala was only a replacement for candidate no. 16, Francis Soo, whose grandmother in Davao has died.

Michael competed in Mister International 2009 in Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China. He entered the top 16 and was well-applauded for his archangel national costume.

 2010 – Raphael Carlos of Marikina

In 2010, Ginoong Pilipinas Expo World – Dr. Joseph Pallera founded the Mister Philippines Inc. They staged the Mister Philippines Pageant until 2012 and produced 3 winners. Two of his 3 winners were semifinalists in Mister International tilt.

Raffy was the first Atenista to win the Mister Philippines title. He was among the few who looked comfortable during the interview portion. He said discipline and perseverance were the most important lessons he learned by joining the pageant. 

He competed in Mister International 2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia and entered the top 15.

 

2011 – Fhrancis Oliver Lopez of Las Piňas

Francis was 5'8 in height and 129 lbs. in weight with the vital stat of 35-29-36. He works as a part-time model an image model of Go Green Artist and Project Management. Lopez, a 22 year-old IHM student at the University of  Perpetual Help System DALTA and who was also voted as the Most Photogenic, bested eighteen other contestants coming from the various regions of the country.

Fhrancis competed in Mister International 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand and entered the top 16. He was also awarded Mr. Internet Popularity.

 

2012 – Mark John Gutoman of Marikina

Mark John was the second candidate from Marikina to win the Mister Philippines Pageant after Raphael Carlos in 2010. He was a teacher who graduated from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina.

Mark John competed in Bangkok, Thailand. The 21-year-old Gutoman is facing a lot of pressure in the competition, as two other Filipinos before him have won in separate pageants held in Thailand that month of November: June Macasaet recently won the "Manhunt International 2012" title and transgender Kevin Balo was proclaimed "Miss International Queen 2012." In the end, he failed to enter the semis.

 2013 – Gil Wagas of Cebu

In the year 2013, the company that earned to right to select the Philippine representative to Mister International landed on new organizers. The Manhunt Philippines and the Mister International Philippines became a team in selecting our finest male representatives in the country.

Gil Wagas, former UE Red Warriors player and model from Lapu Lapu City, Cebu won the Mister International Philippines. This year, it was an all-Visayan top 3. At a towering height of 6'3" and a body too die for, Gil will carry the Philippine flag in Jakarta, Indonesia November this year for the Mister International 2013 world finals.

As soon as he lands in Jakarta this November, he will hold the record for being the tallest Mister Philippines sent to Mister International.