13 things about Manhunt Dominican Republic Male Supermodel 2026 Leandro Mendoza

Leandro Mendoza represented the Dominican Republic in the third edition of Caballero Universal. He will represent the country in the 24th edition of Manhunt International Male Supermodel.

BIOGRAPHY

Mendoza is a Dominican presenter, model and beauty king. He is an alumnus of Centro Politecnico Militar San Miguel Arcangel in Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo, the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) in Santo Domingo and Escuela Nacional de Locución Profesor Otto Rivera in Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo.

Originally from Isla Saona, La Altagracia. Dominican Republic, Mendoza moved to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Here are 13 more things about him:

TIMELINE

Mendoza is the first Caballero Universal from the Dominican Republic. He was pursuing a medical degree when he won the title.

2010s

• In August 2017, he graduated from Centro Politecnico Militar San Miguel Arcangel in Santo Domingo Norte.

2020s

• In April 2022, he was interviewed by El Nuevo Diario.
• In October 2022, he walked the runway in a fashion show in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
• On January 20, 2023, he represented Isla Saona at Mister International Republica Dominicana 2023 and competed against 23 other candidates at the Auditorio Manuel del Cabral at the Biblioteca Pedro Mir of UASD. He ranked fourth and was crowned Caballero Universal Republica Dominicana 2023.
• On June 19, 2023, he visited Denger Esthetic Dentistry in Santo Domingo and attended the gala of Cine Dominicano in Santo Domingo.
• On June 30, 2023, he appeared as a guest on the RTVD Canal 4 show “Luna Llena“.
• On October 28, 2023, he represented the Dominican Republic at Caballero Universal 2023 and competed against 19 other candidates at Teatro Luisela Diaz in Caracas, Venezuela. He won the title.
• In September 2024, he traveled to Nicaragua.
• On October 25, 2024, he crowned his successor Caballero Universal 2024 Jeremy Ste-Marie of Canada at Salon Venezuela in Circulo Militar, Caracas.
• In September 2025, he traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
• On March 16, 2026, he was appointed Manhunt Dominican Republic Male Supermodel 2026.
• In September 2026, he will represent the Dominican Republic at Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INyieBS09WA

Sao Paulo’s Matheus Giora is Manhunt International 2019 second runner-up

Matheus Giora, 31, of Brazil almost won Manhunt International 2019. Competing against 35 other handsome male models from all over the world, the Brazilian physiotherapist emerged as the second runner-up.

Matheus Giora

Giora is 185 cm tall and he lives in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Universidade Santa Cecilia in Santos and is currently working as a physiotherapist in Clínica Espaço Saúde Fisioterapia in Santos.

When Giora competed at Mister Brasil CNB 2019 at the Dall´Onder Grande Hotel in Bento Gonçalves, Brazil on September 4, 2019, he represented Baixada Santista. He was the second runner-up.

Manhunt International 2019

On February 18, 2020, Giora and his fellow Manhunt International 2019 candidates were presented to media members at the Platinum Hall of F1 Hotel Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. The next day, they enjoyed some fun activities at Canyon Cove Hotel and Spa in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines.

Miss Intercontinental 2015 first runner-up Christi McGarry, 29, hosted the coronation night at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila on February 22, 2020 with Andre Bruillette. It was the 20th edition of the international male beauty pageant conceived by Metromedia Singapore and Procon Leisure International.

It was Paul Luzineau, 23, of the Netherlands who was declared the grand winner while Nikos Antonopoulos, 24, of Greece was first runner-up. Yeray Hidalgo, 26, of Spain and Mayur Gangwani, 21, of India were the respective third and fourth runners-up.

Rosko Dickinson is the current executive president of Manhunt International. He served as a judge in the 20th edition of the international male beauty pageant along with Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel, 22, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2014 Bianca Guidotti, 30, and Manhunt International 2018 winner Vicent Llorach, 24, among others.

The Manhunt International 2018 coronation night took place at the QT Gold Coast Ballroom in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia on December 8, 2018. Runner-up to Llorach was Dale Maher of Australia while the respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Luca Derin of the Netherlands, Jeff Langan of Philippines and Mai Tuan Anh of Vietnam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TENHIx5b0g

13 things about Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2024 seventh runner-up Marcel Ignacio

Marcel Ignacio Riera competed in the 11th edition of Mister Suisse Francophone. He represented Switzerland in the 14th edition of Mister International, the ninth edition of Mister Global and the 22nd edition of Manhunt International Male Supermodel.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkSi12wPDNF

BIOGRAPHY

Ignacio is a Spanish violinist and model based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He was born in Sallent, Bages, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Before moving to Switzerland, Ignacio attended the Conservatori Municipal de Música de Manresa in Manresa, Barcelona and graduated from the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona where he received his training as a violinist. He later attended the Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland.

On March 16, 2025, Ignacio turned 31. Here are 13 more things about him:

TIMELINE

Ignacio is 6’0″ tall. Aside from music, he also loves fashion, sports, dancing, travelling and cooking. 

2010s

• In September 2013, he entered the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu and joined the Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya.
• In September 2017, he left the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu and the Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya.

2020s

• On August 4, 2020, he joined Theater Orchester Biel Solothurn.
• On October 1, 2020, he reentered the Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève.
• On July 9, 2022, he competed against 24 other Mister Suisse Francophone 2022 candidates at Théâtre Barnabé in Servion, Switzerland and won the title.
• On October 30, 2022, he represented Switzerland at Mister International 2022 and competed against 34 other candidates at the new Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He finished in the Top 16.
• On July 2, 2023, he crowned his successor Mister Suisse Francophone 2023 Elson Bytyqi at Théâtre Barnabé in Servion.
• In August 2023, he had a photo shoot in the Netherlands.
• On November 26, 2023, he represented Switzerland at Mister Global 2023 and competed against 35 other candidates in Maha Sarakham, Thailand. He finished in the Top 15.
• On May 26, 2024, he represented Switzerland at Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2024 and competed against 36 other models at Ayutthaya City Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand. He finished eighth and was named the seventh runner-up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj0TTkqAwoM

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37 Manhunt International 2017 candidates competing in Bangkok

Patrik Sjöö represented Sweden at Manhunt International 2016 and competed against 42 other candidates at the OCT Harbour City in Shenzhen, China on October 29, 2016. He emerged as the winner.

Runner-up to Sjöö was Ba Te Er of Hong Kong. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Christopher Bramell of England, Maurício Eusébio of Angola and Ramon Pissaia of Brazil.

Manhunt International 2017 contestants

On November 27, 2017, Sjöö will crown his successor at the Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the 18th edition of the international male modeling competition based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

There are 37 male models competing for the Manhunt International 2017 grand prize. Here are the candidates:

Manhunt International was established in 1993 through a partnership between Rosko Dickinson of Australia and Alex Liu of Singapore. Here is the list of all models who won the competition:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEFRyS_62sw

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Patrik Sjoo crowns Manhunt International 2017 winner Troung Ngoc Tinh in Bangkok

Patrik Sjöö represented Sweden at Manhunt International 2016 and competed against 42 other candidates at the OCT Harbour City in Shenzhen, China on October 29, 2016. He emerged as the winner.

On November 27, 2017, Sjöö crowned his successor Truong Ngoc Tinh at the Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand. The latter is the first Vietnamese model to win the modeling competition.

Manhunt International was established in 1993 through a partnership between Rosko Dickinson of Australia and Alex Liu of Singapore. They co-own the organization.

Manhunt International 2017 results

FINALISTS

SPECIAL AWARDS

WINNERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmNQcTFY23I

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13 things about Mister Global 2024 Dom Corilla

Luisito Daumier “Dom” Corilla represented the Philippines in the 20th edition of Manhunt International and the 10th edition of Mister Global. He is the first Filipino winner of the latter.

BIOGRAPHY

Corilla is a Filipino actor, model and beauty king from Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines. He attended the Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas and Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, United States.

On April 2, 2025, Corilla turned 30. Here are 13 more things about him:

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TIMELINE

Corilla speaks Filipino and English. He is 6’4″ tall.

2010s

• On March 31, 2015, his stepfather gave him a car as an early birthday present.
• In September 2016, he attended Nocturnal Wonderland in San Bernardino, California.
• In December 2016, he visited One World Trade Center and Bryant Park, which are both in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
• On August 5, 2018, he served as an award presenter at the Continental Miss Philippines America 2018 coronation ceremony at the Aratani Theatre of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles, California.
• On October 6, 2018, he co-hosted the Beautiful Life Celebration Awards Ball at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California.
• In May 2019, he walked the runway in a fashion show in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.
• On June 29, 2019, he was crowned Continental Mr. World Philippines America 2019 at the LA Beauty & Lucy’s Brow Studio in Los Angeles.
• In August 2019, he moved back to the Philippines.
• On September 13, 2019, he did the voiceover for Hari at Reyna ng Singkaban 2019 at the Hiyas Convention Center in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines.
• On October 12, 2019, he competed in the Mr. Q&A segment of the ABS-CBN show “It’s Showtime” in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
• On December 13, 2019, he competed against 17 other male candidates at Global Asian Model Philippines 2019 at the Cove Manila of Okada Manila in Parañaque City, Metro Manila. He ranked second and was crowned Manhunt International Philippines 2019.

2020s

• On February 22, 2020, he represented the Philippines at Manhunt International 2019 and competed against 35 other candidates at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. He finished in the Top 16.
• He was featured in “Family Feud Philippines” Season 1 episode 31, which aired on GMA Network on May 4, 2022.
• In March 2023, he walked the runway at the Bench Fashion Week at The Playground Bench Tower in Taguig, Metro Manila.
• On April 2, 2023, he celebrated his 28th birthday in Los Angeles.
• On April 21, 2023, he served as a judge at Mister and Miss San Jose City 2023 at the Pag-asa Sports Complex in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
• On October 24, 2023, he represented the Filipino community of California at Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2024 and competed against 15 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. He finished in the Top 6.
• On February 18, 2024, he was officially appointed Mister Global Philippines 2024 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Manila in Pasay City.
• On October 6, 2024, he represented the Philippines at Mister Global 2024 and competed against 31 other candidates at the MCC Hall The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok, Thailand. He won the title.
• On March 9, 2025, he served as a judge at Miss Global 2024 on the 4th floor of The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Bang Khen, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
• On April 28, 2025, he, Kevin Dasom, Fezile Mkhize and Samuel Nwajagu attended Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines as special guests.
• On October 5, 2025, he crowned his successor Mister Global 2025 Alejandro Ortega at the MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi in Bangkok.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbcpPQn0vPg

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13 things about Mister World Oceania 2024 Lochie Carey

Lochlan “Lochie” Carey represented Australia in the 21st edition of Manhunt International Male Supermodel and the 11th edition of Mister World. He is the second Australian model to win the former following Brett Wilson in 2000.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCqpl_7vprM/

BIOGRAPHY

Carey is an Australian events producer, model and beauty king. He attended McKinnon Secondary College and John Monash Science School, which are both in Melbourne.

On December 20, 2024, Carey turned 38. Here are 13 more things about him:

TIMELINE

Carey speaks English and German. He is 6’0″ tall.

2010s

• In 2015, he visited different places in Victoria including St. Kilda, Mount Buller and Mount Beauty.
• In July 2016, he traveled to Thai Chang, Phang Nga, Thailand.
• In November 2016, he visited different parts of Vietnam including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
• In October 2017, he graduated from McKinnon Secondary College.
• In June 2018, he traveled to Phuket, Thailand.
• In July 2018, he became a professional model.
• On November 15, 2019, he competed against 15 other Manhunt Australia Male Model of the Year 2019 candidates. He did not make it to the Top 3.

2020s

• He was featured in the cover of Michelle Hercules‘s book “Heart Stopper”, which was published by Infinite Sky Publishing on December 2, 2020.
• In July 2021, he joined Trojan Events as a model.
• In July 2022, he was appointed Manhunt Australian Male Supermodel 2022.
• On October 1, 2022, he represented Australia at Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2022 and competed against 33 other candidates at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. He was declared the winner.
• He was featured in the cover of Elouise Tynan‘s book “Defending the Player”, a novel Ardently Romance published on April 26, 2023.
• He was featured in the cover of Willow Dixon‘s book “Stepbrother Dearest”, a novel published on August 3, 2023.
• In December 2023, he traveled to Vanuatu.
• In March 2024, he traveled to the Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo, Philippines and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.
• He was featured in the cover of Heather Leighson‘s book “The Truth of Our Past”, a novel published by HL Books on April 26, 2024.
• On May 26, 2024, he crowned his successor Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2024 Kevin Dasom at the Ayutthaya City Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
• On October 21, 2024, he was officially appointed Mister World Australia 2024.
• On November 23, 2024, he represented Australia at Mister World 2024 and competed against 59 other candidates at NovaWorld in Phan Thiết, Bình Thuận, Vietnam. He was unplaced but he was crowned Mister World Oceania 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQnO8RQb7W4

#manhuntInternationalMaleSupermodel #misterWorld

13 things about Mister World Africa 2024 Felipe Salvador Maria

Felipe Salvador Maria won the 11th edition of Mister Mundo Angola. He represented Angola in the 23rd edition of Manhunt International Male Supermodel and the 11th edition of Mister World.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCqo_SAvgSB/

BIOGRAPHY

Salvador is an Angolan actor, athlete, model and beauty king professionally known as Salvador Crisball Makanka. He competed in the first summer season of “Big Brother Portugal” called “Big Brother Verão 1“.

On September 9, 2025, Salvador turned 27. Here are 13 more things about him:

TIMELINE

Salvador is 6’61⁄2” tall. He speaks Portuguese and French.

2010s

• In October 2018, he walked the runway at the Angola Fashion Week at Miramar Park in Luanda, Angola.

2020s

• In October 2021, he walked the runway at the AO International Trade Show at the Palácio de Ferro in Luanda.
• In July 2022, he walked the runway at the Beevok Fashion Week at Palmeiras Clube in Luanda.
• On September 16, 2023, he attended the Miss Angola-Portugal 2023 coronation ceremony at Casino Estoril in Estoril, Portugal.
• On September 22, 2023, he traveled to Lisbon, Portugal.
• On September 28, 2023, he walked the runway at the Rossio Fashion Day 2023 in Lisbon.
• In October 2023, he traveled to Paris, France.
• On November 1, 2023, he was appointed Manhunt Angola Male Supermodel 2024.
• On November 17, 2023 he walked the runway at the Angola Fashion Show 2023 at Hotel Epic Sana in Luanda.
• On May 2, 2024, he attended O Telegram’s event featuring the 100 most influential women of Angola in 2024.
• On May 26, 2024, he represented Angola at Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2024 and competed against 36 other models at the Ayutthaya City Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand. He finished in the Top 20.
• On July 27, 2024, she served as a judge at Miss Zaire 2024 at Hotel Nempanzu in Soyo.
• On September 19, 2024, he was crowned Mister Mundo Angola 2024.
• On November 23, 2024, he represented Angola at Mister World 2024 and competed against 59 other candidates at NovaWorld in Phan Thiết, Bình Thuận, Vietnam. He was third runner-up to Danny Mejia of Puerto Rico and was crowned Mister World Africa 2024.
• He competed against 18 other housemates at “Big Brother Verão 1“, which aired from June 30, 2025 to September 12, 2025. He was evicted after seven days and finished 17th.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL1ROET1Tto

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