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13 things about Man of the World Puerto Rico 2025 Kelvin Lopez

Kelvin J. Lopez Reyes represented Guayama, Puerto Rico, United States in second edition of Mister Puerto Rico Petite N Tall. He represented Puerto Rico in the eighth edition of Man of the World.

BIOGRAPHY

Lopez is a Puerto Rican beauty king originally from Guayama, Puerto Rico. He is Melvin Lopez Reyes‘s brother.

Kelvin went to the Escuela Adela Brenes Texidor in Guayama, studied operations management at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano in San Juan, Puerto Rico and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Instituto Tecnológico de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Guayama in Guayama. From Guayama, he moved to Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

On September 11, 2025, Lopez turned 38. Here are 13 more things about him:

In 2007, he graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Guayama.

From 2016 to 2019, he was a correspondence processor at Molina Healthcare in San Juan.

In 2019, he was an assistant collector in the municipal office of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico and a health service representative at VarMed Management in San Juan.

From 2019 to 2020, he was an integrated services specialist at Home Care Y Hospicio San Lucas in Bayamon.

In 2020, he was a care review processor at Molina Healthcare in San Juan.

From 2020 to 2023, he was a integrated services specialist at the Hospicio & Home Care San Lucas in Bayamon.

In 2021, he visited Mexico and started dating Gyhovannie Robles, an alumnus of the Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Arecibo in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

From 2023 to 2024, he was an office clerk at Escalera Gas in Maricao, Puerto Rico.

In 2024, he joined Vegacoop in Bayamon as a bank teller.

He is Man of the Continent Puerto Rico 2024.

As Mister Guayama Small N Tall 2025, he ranked fourth at Mister Puerto Rico Petite N Tall 2025.

In 2026, he visited the Philippines.

He is Man of the World Puerto Rico 2026 and was a Man of the World 2026 finalist.

TIMELINE

Lopez is 5’10” tall and he speaks Spanish and English. He was supposed to represent Puerto Rico at Men of the Continent America in 2024 but the competition was cancelled.

2010s

In November 2015, he visited New York City, New York, USA.
On August 1, 2016, he joined Molina Healthcare.
On February 13, 2019, he left Molina Healthcare.
From April 1, 2019 to May 6, 2019, he was an assistant collector in Toa Alta.
From May 7, 2019 to August 2, 2019, he was a VarMed Management health service representative.
On August 5, 2019, he joined Home Care & Hospicio San Lucas.
In December 2019, he visited Orlando, Florida, USA.

2020s

On January 31, 2020, he left Home Care & Hospicio San Lucas.
From February 3, 2020 to May 30, 2020, he was a Molina Healthcare care review processor.
On June 29, 2020, he rejoined Home Care & Hospicio San Lucas.
On April 25, 2021, he and Robles started dating.
In June 2021, he visited Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA.
In October 2021, he traveled to Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
On August 20, 2023, he walked for Forever 21 in a fashion show at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan.
On August 26, 2023, he was crowned Man of the Continent Puerto Rico 2024.
On December 22, 2023, he left Home Care & Hospicio San Lucas.
On December 26, 2023, he joined Escalera Gas.
On March 11, 2024, he left Escalera Gas.
On March 12, 2024, he joined Vegacoop.
On March 30, 2025, he was appointed Mister Guayama Petite N Tall 2025.
On June 29, 2025, he represented Guayama at Mister Puerto Rico Petite N Tall 2025 and competed against 11 other candidates at the Teatro José A. Monrozeau in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. He ranked fourth and was crowned Man of the World Puerto Rico 2026.
On June 6, 2026, he represented Puerto Rico at Man of the World 2026 and competed against 27 other candidates at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 10.

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Man of the World 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz crowned in Malate, Manila, Philippines

Oliver Eugen Guzman Kretz of the Philippines has made history as the first Filipino winner of Man of the World. Hailing from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, he was born to a German father and a Filipino mother.

Mustafa Galal Elezali of Egypt won the inaugural edition of the international beauty pageant in 2017. The title was won by Cao Xuân Tài of Vietnam in 2018, Daniel Georgiev of Bulgaria in 2019, Aditya Khurana of India in 2022, Jin Wook Kim of South Korea in 2023, Sergio Alejandro Azuaga Piñango of Venezuela in 2024 and Juul Missiaen of Spain in 2025.

After Georgiev’s dethronement in 2019, he was replaced by his runner-up Jin Kyu Kim of South Korea. The latter was not able to crown his successor until 2022 amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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CONAN Daily Jun 9

10 things about Man of the World Peru 2026 Estefano Balarin

Estefano Balarin Pacheco competed in the second edition of Rey de Lima Capital. He represented Peru in the 16th edition of Mister International and the eighth edition of Man of the World.

Since 2023, two rival organizations have been operating under the Mister International name, both claiming legitimacy. One is based in Thailand while the other is in the Philippines where Balarin competed.

BIOGRAPHY

Balarin is a Peruvian actor, model and beauty king with a background in marketing. He studied acting before competing in beauty pageants.

On February 12, 2026, Balarin turned 25. Here are 10 more things about him:

He was born and raised in Lima, Peru.

From 2022 to 2023, he competed in the Peruvian television show “Esto es Guerra“.

In 2024, he visited the Philippines, Spain and the United Arab Emirates.

He was Rey de Lima Capital 2024 second runner-up.

He was Mister International Peru 2024 in the Philippines.

He was Mister International 2024 first runner-up in the Philippines.

In 2025, he visited Thailand.

In 2026, he visited Turkiye.

He is Man of the World Peru 2026.

He was a Man of the World 2026 finalist.

TIMELINE

Balarin speaks Spanish and English. He is 6’0″ tall.

2023

On January 25, 2023, his participation in “Esto es Guerra” ended.

2024

On September 25, 2024, he competed against 15 other Rey de Lima Capital 2024 candidates at the Centro de Convenciones Javier Prado in La Victoria, Lima. He was second runner-up to Eleazar Moreno and was appointed Mister International Peru 2024 for the Philippine version of Mister International 2024.
On November 10, 2024, he represented Peru at Mister International 2024 and competed against 24 other candidates at the Toledo City Megadome in Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines. He was runner-up to Francisco Zafra of Spain.
In December 2024, he traveled to Madrid, Spain and Dubai, UAE.

2025

From May 2025 to July 2025, he stayed in the Philippines for modeling engagements.
In May 2025, he traveled to Bangkok, Thailand and attended the Mister International Philippines 2025 press presentation.
On September 19, 2025, he released a statement formally relinquishing his title as Mister International 2024 first runner-up. He accused the Mister International organization of failing to fulfill its promises regarding commercial activities, media interviews and brand collaborations as well as failing to take action after he reported being inappropriately touched by one of its photographers.
On December 13, 2025, he was appointed Man of the World Peru 2026 by Concurso Masculino de Belleza (CMB) Peru and was crowned by Man of the World Peru 2018 Juan Carlos Cabrera in Lima.
In April 2026, he was featured in the Issue 12 of The Allure Man, a digital men’s editorial magazine based in New York City, New York, United States.
In May 2026, he traveled to Istanbul, Turkiye.
On June 6, 2026, he represented Peru at Man of the World 2026 and competed against 27 other candidates at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 10.

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13 things about Mister International 2024 Fran Zafra

Francisco “Fran” Zafra, a Romani-Spanish model from Almeria, Spain, won Míster Internacional España 2024 and Mister International 2024. Known for being bilingual and raised in Almeria, …

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10 things about Man of the World 2026 fourth runner-up Afiq Naufal

Afiq Naufal represented Penang, Malaysia in the second edition of Man of Malaysia. He represented the country in the eighth edition of Man of the World.

BIOGRAPHY

Naufal is a Malaysian physiotherapist, certified trainer, bodybuilder and beauty king from Penang. Here are 10 more things about him:

He holds a diploma in physiotheraphy.

He is bilingual.

He was born in 2003.

He was a Mr .Malek Noor Enrich 2025 semifinalist.

He was a Mr. Kuala Lumpur 2025 finalist.

In 2026, he visited Indonesia and the Philippines.

He ranked second at Man of Malaysia 2026.

He attended Bachelor of Indonesia 2026, Miss Petite Global 2026 and Miss Teen Global 2026.

He is Man of the World Malaysia 2026.

He was Man of the World 2026 fourth runner-up.

TIMELINE

Naufal is 5’10” tall. He speaks Malay and English.

2025

On August 23, 2025, he competed against more than 50 athletes at Mr. Malek Noor Enrich 2025 at the Tempat Letak Kereta Bertingkat (TLKB) Kepong in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He finished in the Top 20.
On October 28, 2025, he was introduced as a Man of Malaysia 2026 candidate from Penang.
On September 24, 2025, he finished in the Top 5 at Mr. Kuala Lumpur 2025 at the TKLB Kepong.

2026

On February 8, 2026, he competed against 13 other Man of Malaysia 2026 candidates at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) in Presint 5, Putrajaya, Malaysia. He ranked second and was crowned Man of Malaysia World 2026.
From February 20-23, 2026, he visited Jakarta, Indonesia where he attended Bachelor of Indonesia 2026.
On May 10, 2026, he attended Miss Petite Global 2026 at the Galaxy Banquet Hall of HGH Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
On May 11, 2026, he attended the Miss Teen Global 2026 coronation ceremony at the HGH Convention Centre.
On June 6, 2026, he represented Malaysia at Man of the World 2026 and competed against 27 other candidates at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He was fourth runner-up to Oliver Eugen Kretz of the Philippines.

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13 things about Man of the World 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz

Oliver Eugen Guzman Kretz is a German-Filipino model and real estate agent from Puerto Princesa, Palawan. He achieved significant recognition by winning Misters of Filipinas 2025 and subsequently b…

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CONAN Daily Jun 8

10 things about Man of the World 2026 third runner-up Luis Arturo Jauregui

Luis Arturo Jauregui Delgadillo represented Zacatecas, Mexico in the first edition of Man of the World Mexico. He represented the country in the eighth edition of Man of the World.

BIOGRAPHY

Jauregui is a Mexican nutritionist, personal trainer, model and beauty king. He is an alumnus of the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas in Zacatecas City, Zacatecas.

On November 28, 2025, Jauregui turned 24. Here are 10 more things about him:

He was born in Nochistlán, Zacatecas to Ramon Jauregui and Elia Delgadillo.

From 2019 to 2023, he attended the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas where he earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.

In 2023, he appeared in an Atomos News show in Guadalupe, Zacatecas.

He was a Fashion Fest Liverpool 2024 model.

He was a MOD Zacatecas 2024 model.

He is Man of the World Zacatecas 2025.

He won Man of the World Mexico 2025.

In 2026, he visited the Philippines.

He is Man of the World Mexico 2026.

He was Man of the World 2026 third runner-up.

TIMELINE

Luis speaks Spanish and English. He is 6’0″ tall.

2010s

In August 2019, he entered the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas.

2020s

On June 30, 2023, he graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas.
On November 22, 2023, he was interviewed in an Atomos News show about diet plans.
In March 2024, he walked the runway at the Fashion Fest Liverpool 2024 at Zacatecas Centro in Zacatecas City.
On October 17, 2024, he walked the runway at the MOD Zacatecas 2024 at Zacatecas Centro.
On August 12, 2025, he was officially introduced as Man of the World Zacatecas 2025.
On September 13, 2025, he attended the Miss Universe Mexico 2025 coronation ceremony at the Sala Plácido Domingo of the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
On October 3, 2025, he represented Zacatecas at Man of the World Mexico 2025 and competed against 14 other candidates at the Teatro Francisco Javier Clavijero in Puerto de Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. He won the title.
On June 6, 2026, he represented Mexico at Man of the World 2026 and competed against 27 other candidates at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He was third runner-up to Oliver Eugen Kretz of the Philippines.

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13 things about Man of the World 2026 second runner-up Fidel Arellano

Fidel Arellano represented Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile in the third edition of Mister Chile Mundo. He represented Venezuela in the first edition of Mr. Belleza Universal and Chile in the eighth edition of Man of the World.

BIOGRAPHY

Arellano is a Venezuelan-Chilean beauty king. He is an alumnus of the Unidad Educativa (UE) San Judas Tadeo in San Francisco, Zulia, Venezuela and the Universidad Santa Maria in Barinas, Venezuela.

On January 25, 2026, Arellano turned 29. Here are 13 more things about him:

From Barinas, he moved to Ñuñoa.

He is the youngest of five siblings.

In 2010, he graduated from the UE San Judas Tadeo.

In 2018, he graduated from the Universidad Santa Maria with a law degree and visited Ecuador.

In 2019, he visited Peru.

He is Mr. Belleza Universal Venezuela 2024.

He won Mr. Belleza Universal 2024.

He was a Chile Fashion Week 2024 model.

He is Mister Mundo Ñuñoa 2025.

He was Mister Chile Mundo 2025 second runner-up.

In 2026, he visited the Philippines.

He is Man of the World Chile 2026.

He was Man of the World 2026 second runner-up.

TIMELINE

Arellano is Numidia de Arellano’s grandson. His sister Angela Arellano is a lawyer.

2010s

In October 2018, he traveled to Quito, Ecuador.
In January 2019, he traveled to Loja, Ecuador.
In March 2019, he traveled to Lima, Peru.

2020s

On October 22, 2024, he represented Venezuela at Mr. Belleza Universal 2024 and competed against three other candidates in Santiago. He won the title.
In December 2024, he walked for Gio Couture at Chile Fashion Week 2024.
On May 19, 2025, he was appointed Mister Mundo Ñuñoa 2025.
On July 27, 2025, he represented Ñuñoa at Mister Chile Mundo 2025 and competed against 27 other candidates in Santiago. He was second runner-up to Bastian Flores Carvajal.
On October 12, 2025, he was appointed Man of the World Chile 2026.
On June 6, 2026, he represented Chile at Man of the World 2026 and competed against 27 other candidates at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He was second runner-up to Oliver Eugen Kretz of the Philippines.

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13 things about Man of the World 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz

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CONAN Daily Jun 7

13 things about Man of the World 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz

Oliver Eugen Guzman Kretz represented Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines in the 12th edition of Misters of Filipinas. He represented the country in the eighth edition of Man of the World.

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BIOGRAPHY

Kretz is a German-Filipino real estate agent, model, fitness advocate and beauty king. His mother is Filipino and his father is German.

On October 9, 2025, Kretz turned 25. Here are 13 more things about him:

His mother Vivian Guzman is from Alicia, Isabela, Philippines.

He was born in Puerto Princesa.

In 2002, his parents separated.

In 2008, he moved from Puerto Princesa to Tibag, Tarlac, Philippines where he lived with his father.

In 2017, he graduated from Tarlac National High School in Tarlac City, Philippines and moved back to Puerto Princesa.

From 2017 to 2018, he studied accounting, business and management at AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) in Puerto Princesa.

In 2018, he started working out.

He was Mister ACLC 2018 first runner-up.

From 2019 to 2025, he attended Palawan State University in Puerto Princesa where he studied business administration major in financial management.

From 2021 to 2022, he was a sales executive at Maximotors Corp. MITSUBISHI Palawan in Puerto Princesa.

He ranked first at Misters of Filipinas 2025.

He is Man of the World Philippines 2026.

He won Man of the World 2026.

TIMELINE

Kretz is 6’3″ tall. His siblings Michael Luis B. Kretz and Maria Vanessa Kretz also compete in beauty pageants.

2010s

In June 2017, he entered ACLC.
On October 12, 2018, he competed at Mister ACLC 2018. He was runner-up to Abraham Amatos.
In March 2019, he graduated from ACLC.
In June 2019, he entered Palawan State University.

2020s

On October 22, 2025, he represented Puerto Princesa at Misters of Filipinas 2025 and competed against 24 other candidates at the SM North EDSA Skydome in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He ranked first and was crowned Man of the World Philippines 2025.
On March 1, 2026, he joined Megaworld RFO Premier as a real estate agent.
On June 6, 2026, he represented the Philippines at Man of the World 2026 and competed against 27 other candidates at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila. He won the title.

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El Guardián de Jade es el traje que representa a Costa Rica en Man of the World

El Guardián de Jade es el traje que representa a Costa Rica en Man of the World
San José, 05 jun (elmundo.cr) – Hay momentos en que un traje no es solo tela y adornos: es un mensaje. Eso es exactamente lo que José Mario Rodríguez Jiménez, representante de Costa Rica en el certamen internacional Man of the Wo [...]

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El Guardián de Jade es el traje que representa a Costa Rica en Man of the World

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Juul Missiaen crowns Man of the World 2026 Oliver Eugen Kretz in Malate, Manila

Juul Missiaen of Spain won Man of the World 2025 at the SM Skydome in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on May 31, 2025. A total of 27 men competed for the title.

On June 6, 2026, Missiaen crowned his successor Oliver Eugen Kretz of the Philippines at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila. The latter made history as the first Filipino winner of Man of the World.

Man of the World 2026 results

beauty pageant: Man of the World
president: Carlo Morris Galangedition: 8th
date: June 6, 2026
venue: Palacio de Maynila, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
candidates: 28
broadcaster: Avietho Digitalhost: Yen Supan

WINNERS

PLACEMENT20262025Man of the
WorldOliver Eugen Kretz
PhilippinesJuul Missiaen
Spain1st
runner-upAbel Diaz
EcuadorIsrael Sierra
Mexico2nd
runner-upFidel Arellano
ChileSittichok Panitloedtewa
Thailand3rd
runner-upLuis Arturo Jauregui
MexicoHonza Jiránek
Czech Republic4th
runner-upAfiq Naufal
MalaysiaSworman Delgado
Panama

FINALISTS

PLACEMENTNAME (COUNTRY/TERRITORY)Top 5
Fidel Arellano (Chile)
Abel Adrian Díaz (Ecuador)
Afiq Naufal (Malaysia)
Luis Arturo Jauregui (Mexico)
Oliver Eugen Kretz (Philippines)Top 10
Denny Howman (Indonesia)
Estefano Balarín (Peru)
Kelvin López (Puerto Rico)
Ivan Songel Gutierrez (Spain)
Lôi Viễn Quang (Vietnam)Top 18
Simão Filho (Angola)
Camilo Andrés Leal (Colombia)
Jose Mario Rodriguez (Costa Rica)
Tomas Ondracek (Czech Republic)
Zachary Pichardo (Dominican Republic)
William Shane (Myanmar)
Sanjula Keshan (Sri Lanka)
Chi Liu (Taiwan)Top 28
Liam Vlassenbroeck (Belgium)
Phearum Chhin (Cambodia)
Diego Moraes (France)
Moha Kiran (India)
Prakash Chauhan (Nepal)
Fransel Meyers (Netherlands)
Victor Eko (Nigeria)
Saúl Samudio (Panama)
Christian Emmanuel Flores (Saudi Arabia)
Thanongsak Chuaykerd (Thailand)

SPECIAL AWARDS

AWARDGOLDSILVERBRONZEBest in
BeachwearOliver Eugen Kretz
PhilippinesIvan Songel Gutierrez
SpainEstefano Balarin
PeruBest in
SwimwearOliver Eugen Kretz
PhilippinesAbel Diaz
EcuadorEstefano Balarin
PeruBest in
Formal WearAbel Diaz
EcuadorSanjula Keshan
Sri LankaChi Liu
TaiwanBest in
National CostumeJose Mario Rodriguez
Costa RicaDenny Howman
Indonesia

Lôi Viễn Quang
VietnamSaúl Samudio
PanamaBest in
Arrival OutfitThanongsak Chuaykerd
ThailandDenny Howman
IndonesiaFidel Arellano
ChileBest PhysiqueLuis Arturo Jauregui
MexicoZachary Pichardo
Dominican RepublicVictor Eko
NigeriaFashion of
the WorldAbel Diaz
EcuadorAfiq Naufal
Malaysia

Lôi Viễn Quang
VietnamLuis Arturo Jauregui
Mexico

Prakash Chauhan
NepalMister
PhotogenicFidel Arellano
ChileWilliam Shane
Myanmar

Saúl Samudio
PanamaSimão Filho
Angola

Moha Kiran
IndiaMister
CongenialityCamilo Andres Leal
Colombia

Denny Howman
IndonesiaFransel Meyers
Netherlands

Ivan Songel Gutierrez
SpainDiego Moraes
FranceMister
PersonalityKelvin Lopez
Puerto RicoLôi Viễn Quang
VietnamPhearum Chhin
Cambodia

Sanjula Keshan
Sri LankaMister
CharityJose Mario Rodriguez
Costa RicaIvan Songel Gutierrez
SpainLuis Arturo Jauregui
MexicoMedia’s
ChoiceOliver Eugen Kretz
PhilippinesFidel Arellano
ChileAfiq Naufal
Malaysia

JUDGES

Jing Lumaban

Jojo Bragais

Dr. Ralph Figaroa de las Alas

Sergio Azuaga

Dr. Vinn Pagtakhan

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28 Man of the World 2026 candidates to compete in Malate, Manila

Juul Missiaen represented Spain and won the title of Man of the World 2025 on May 31, competing against 26 others in Quezon City. He will crown his successor at the Man of the World 2026 event on J…

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10 sexiest Man of the World 2026 candidates

Juul Missiaen represented Spain at Man of the World 2025 and competed against 26 other candidates at the SM Skydome in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on May 31, 2025. He won the title.

Runner-up to Missiaen was Israel Sierra of Mexico. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Sittichok Panitloedtewa of Thailand, Honza Jiránek of the Czech Republic and Sworman Delgado of Panama.

On August 2, 2025, Missiaen attended the GMA Gala at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, Metro Manila. On August 3, 2025, he served as a judge at Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines 2025 in Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines.

Man of the World 2026 predictions

On May 30, 2026, Missiaen attended the Man of the World 2026 national costume competition at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila. Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation Inc. (PEPPS) president Carlo Morris Galang also graced the event.

On June 4, 2026, Missiaen served as a judge at the preliminary competition, which had three segments namely the fashion show, the swimsuit competition and the formal wear competition. During the event, Galang revealed to CONAN Daily exclusively that during the coronation ceremony, the audience will see the scores of the candidates live.

On June 6, 2026, Missiaen will go back to the Palacio de Maynila to crown his successor. It is the eighth edition of the international beauty pageant based in San Juan, Metro Manila and owned by PEPPS.

A total of 28 men are competing for the Man of the World 2026 crown. If sexiness is the only criterion, these will be my Top 10 candidates:

10. Prakash Chauhan (Nepal)

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9. Jose Mario Rodriguez Jimenez (Costa Rica)

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8. Ivan Songel Gutierrez (Spain)

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7. Afiq Naufal (Malaysia)

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6. Estefano Balarín (Peru)

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5. Sanjula Keshan (Sri Lanka)