Twenty of the country’s
most promising soon to be models were presented to the media at KPUB restaurant
in Global City. Prime Events Production – PEPPs , the organizer of Manhunt
International Philippines officially announced the twenty two official
candidates that will compete in this year’s Manhunt Philippines 2013 title.
Regional screening and finals of Manhunt Philippines were also held, prior to
the selection of the national candidates.
The Manhunt International contest is the largest
and longest running male modelling contest in the world and is franchised to
more than 70 countries worldwide. It is opened to aspiring males between the
ages of 18 to 30 years old and provides them with a platform to launch their
international modelling career.
Through the years, Manhunt Philippine Search has
produced some of the most sought after names in fashion, showbiz and modeling
industry, many of which have garnered commendable placements and awards during
their reign and still considered today as some of the country’s best
representative in world’s largest and oldest pageant for men – Manhunt
Intenational, like Aaron Small - (1993 3rd runner-up) Mr. Physique , Bernie
Vedasco Guindo - 1994, actor Roy de Guzman (a.ka. Roi Rodrigo - 1995) , Vince
Pinto ( 1997 2nd runner up and winner of Mr. talent in Singapore Manhunt
Finals), Alexander Judilla – 1999 Best in National Costume, 1998 – Michael Sol
Cruz, Richard Stewart – ( Got the 2000 Best Talent award in Singapore
Finals),Ric Cayzer (2001 Mr. Personality), Big Brother Housemate - Bruce
Quebral (2002), TV host and commercial model Ronald Brent Javier – 2005 , Ramp
Model and 2006 semifinalist– Iago Raterta, In demand model Don Mendoza - 2007,
Kapamilya Actor/singer Marvin Wijangco aka Marvin Raymundo – 2008 Mr.
Personality in China, Actor turned businessman Carlo Morris Galang and Manhunt
Philippines 2011 Marvin Miranda (Manhunt semifinalist in Korea) and our current
winner – June Macasaet ho won the Manuhunt title in Bangkok, Thailand last
year,
The official Manhunt Philippines 2013 candidates
are:
Allen Manucot (Aliaga)
Charles Ridad
Justine Hizon
Mark Anthony Beltran (San Antonio, Nueva Ecija?)
Manuel Candelaria
Renz Maun
John Kenneth Guntan
Richard Del Rosario
Chester Manzano
Joesser Sinfuego (Albay)
Daniel Paolo David (Manila)
Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
Leonel de Jesus
King Jerrick Olar
Ronelle Lutching (Misamis Occidental)
Golden Altamirano
Rommel Torres
Norvin Ortega
Juan Carlo Rubin
Phrabat Ranjan (Laguna)
The winner of Manhunt Philippines 2013 will
represent the Philippines in Manhunt International World Finals next year in
China. National Finals Night will be held at the Palacio de Maynila on October
4, 7:00PM. Winner will compete in China next year.
Manhunt International Philippines is produced by
Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation In, headed by this year’s National
Director – Ismael Lumibao. This year’s Manhunt International Philippines is
supported by Coca- Cola Philippines, Sony Philippines, Island Haze and KPUB as
official event venue partner.
Photo Credits: Emerson Cebanico Photos
