|
|
|
|
|
Miss Universe |
Miss World |
Miss International |
Miss Earth |
Miss USA |
|||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||
A 24-year old TV presenter from Limerick, Ireland, is the new Mister World.
Mr. Ireland Kamal Orland Ibrahim bested 73 other gorgeous men from around the world to win the prestigious title of Mister World 2010. The finals night was held last Saturday, March 27, in Incheon, Korea.
Mr. Czech Republic Josef Karas and Mr. Nigeria Kenneth Okolie, finished in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
TOP 5 FINALISTS:
LEBANON, Abdel Rahman El Balaa
NETHERLANDS, Honza Jan Filipi
TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:
BRAZIL, Jonas Sulzbach
GERMANY, Michael Pichler
GREECE, Lampros Danas
GUADELOUPE, Emmanuel Binga
INDIA, Inder Bajwa
KOREA, Ji-kwang Yoo
MEXICO, Alvaro Alvarez Sepulveda
NORTHERN IRELAND, Matthew Poole
VENEZUELA, Jose Manuel Flores Sanchez
WALES, Jonny Rees
FAST-TRACK WINNERS:
Top Model – BRAZIL, Jonas Sulzbach
Sports – CZECH REPUBLIC, Josef Karas
Talent – KOREA, Ji-Kwang Yoo
The Mister World 2010 celebrating it's 6th edition will be held Incheon, Korea on March 27. Juan Garcia Postigo, Mister World 2007 from Spain will crown his successor at the end of the
event.
The winner will be judged by their style, performance and star quality and will receive a cash prize of $50,000 USD and the opportunity of lucrative contracts.
Events that this year’s contestants will participate in will include the Extreme Sports Challenge, where their stamina and physical endurance be pushed to the limit as they have to conquer a well
known Korean landmark and the Korean Cooking Challenge, where the men will try their hand at cooking local delicacies. The 2 hour television broadcast will showcase the beautiful country of
Korea, to over 100 countries, highlighting its spectacular scenery, fascinating history and diverse culture as our nations travel the country to face each new challenge.
The Mr. World 2010 Candidates:
Mister Angola: Jorge Ferreira Martins
Age: 27, Languages: Portuguese & English, Hometown: Luanda
Jorge works as an accountant and has a degree in petroleum and gas studies. His ambition is to run his own business. Hobbies include jiu-jitsu, dancing and basketball. Jorge’s motto is “The world changes with each move we make”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am preparing myself going to the gym 4 to 5 times a week, running/cardio twice a week, taking care of my skin, practicing my English skills, drinking plenty of water, having a balance diet, and sleeping at least 8 to 9 hours a day.
Do you have a daily routine?
I get up in the morning have a healthy breakfast, go to work, after work I exercise for 1 and half hour, I then go back home, have dinner, on the weekends I normally go to the theater on Saturdays to the beach on Sundays morning, if I have time a usually watch football on TV and play video games with my friends.
What is your biggest talent?
My biggest talent is the ability of persuading people to do what I want them to do, by giving them good enough reasons to do so.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would either show my jiu-jitsu skills or my football skills.
What’s your best quality?
Being able to analyze both sides of an argument and be fair even if my initial point of view is not right.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My family.
Favourite landmark?
Copacabana beach in Brazil.
Favorite film?
Braveheart, by Mel Gibson
Favorite Sports Car?
Dodge Viper
Mister Argentina, Nicolas Holman, 25, 6'1"
Mister Australia, Tim Boulenger
Age: 24, Height: 6'5" , Languages: English & French
Tim has a degree in sports science and is working as a surfing instructor. Hobbies include spear fishing, diving and playing the ukulele. “Life is made to be lived!” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
Nothing out of the usual. I eat healthy and exercise daily. Maybe get a hair cut.
Do you have a daily routine?
The first thing I do when I get up is have breakfast, then it all depends.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would choose surfing but that can be logistically inconvenient. I have a few hip hop moves but nothing extraordinary. I can fillet a whole fish.
What’s your best quality?
Positive thinking.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
The Ocean.
Favourite landmark?
The Moai statues of Easter Island.
Favorite film?
Remember the Titans.
Favorite Sports Car?
Porsche Boxster.
Mister Azerbaijan: Hafiz Aghayev
Age: 24, Height: 6'1", Languages: Azerbaijani, Russian, English & Turkish,
Hometown: Baku
Hafiz studied foreign trade at university. In the future he would like to start his own fashion business. His motto is “Half your life you work for your name, the other half it works for you!”
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I work as a model in a modeling studio in Belarus.
What’s your best quality?
My best quality is that I am a kind and considerate person.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I could not live without my watch.
Favorite film?
My favourite film is avatar.
Favorite Sports Car?
Favourite sports car is a Porsche.
Mister Bahamas: Kendrick Kemp
Age: 23, Height: 6'2" , Languages: English, Hometown: Nassau
Kendrick grew up in Nassau in the Bahamas. His ambition is to become an International marketing executive. Hobbies include running and basketball. “You must believe in yourself before others believe in you and then success will be that much closer” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am physically and mentally preparing myself for the competition through my standard exercise regimen and talent practice.
Do you have a daily routine?
I am continuing with my charitable work, working as a model, exercising and researching/reading all that I can on Korea.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I love the art of spoken Word as well as having a strong passion for dancing to the beat of my country’s most famous cultural music ‘Junkanoo’. This is something I would most definitely perform for a live audience.
What’s your best quality?
Probably my ability to engage in any conversation with anyone, friend or stranger.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Due to my career choice, and the prevalence of social networking in all areas of business and life, and the advancement of modern technology, the computer would have to be that one item I could not live without.
Favourite landmark?
In Nassau, Bahamas Fort Charlotte is my favourite landmark because I can use it as a place to learn, think and exercise on a daily basis.
Favorite film?
My favourite film would have to be "I can do bad all by myself"
Favorite Sports Car?
My favourite sports car is an AUDI R8.
Mister Belarus: Mihail Baranov
Age: 21, Height: 6'1.5", Languages: Belarusian, Russian & English, Hometown: Minsk
Mihail was born in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. He is studying at university and also working as a judo coach. His ambition is to own a travel company. His motto is “If you want to reach your aim, first of all you need to move”.
Mister Belgium: Willem Lieve Hendrick Vermuyten
Age: 21, Languages: Dutch, French, German & English, Hometown: Mechelen
BIOGRAPHY
Willem is from Mechelen, a small town with a lot of historical buildings. Willem is studying for a masters degree in law. His motto is “Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we
smile”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I started eating more healthy food, sporting on a daily basis and trying to take more care for my inner and outer body.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I love music and to play piano so if there is one thing I’d love to do in front of a live audience it definitely would be playing the piano.
What’s your best quality?
The ability to easily establish new contacts and the fact I can stay calm at any moment instead of becoming furious and uncontrollable.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
As I already mentioned above I couldn't imagine a life without music. It's my first love and it will be my last.
Favourite landmark?
When I received my results at my first year at university telling me I succeeded.
Favorite film?
The Godfather Part I
Favorite Sports Car?
Porsche 356 Speedster
Mister Bolivia: Jonathan Fischer Vargaz
Age: 23, Height: 6'4", Languages: Spanish & English, Hometown: Cochabamba
Jonatan is from Cochambamba, Bolivia. His ambition is to run his own business. Hobbies include dancing, soccer and fishing. His personal motto is “Always be your
Mister Bosnia & Herzegovina: Dejan Radovic
Age: 27, Height: 6'2.5", Languages: Bosnian & English, Hometown: Sarajevo
Dejan is a keen sportsman and played professional basketball for six years. He was also part of the pop band ‘Erato’, once performing in a concert to 16,000 people. He cites “Carpe Diem” as his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am having sport activities on a daily base. That includes going to gym and practicing water-polo. Its been a year since I have started to play water-polo. Previously I played basketball for 6 years and handball for 3. That’s about physical condition, mentally I am hundred percent ready.
Do you have a daily routine?
Certainly, despite of sports that I have mentioned, there is a lot of other activities. I could say that I am nimble.
What is your biggest talent?
I could say that I am really talented for several sports and dancing also. When I won Bosnian Mr. competition Ive been playing African Bongos, a kind of drum which I cannot bring to South Korea.
What’s your best quality?
I don’t like to talk about myself but if I have to here it is: Honesty, bounty, good team player, I make decisions on my own, headstrong.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Its love, the only thing.
Favourite landmark?
There are 2 important moments : The end of the war in my country in 1995, and when I have graduete in 2008.
Favorite film?
Legends of the Fall
Favorite Sports Car?
Ferrari
Mister Brazil; Jonas Sulzbach
Age: 22, Height: 6'2.5", Languages: Portuguese & English, Hometown: Lajeado
Mr. Brazil, Jonas Sulzbach won the title of Mister Brazil World 2010 on March 4, 2010 in Sao Paulo where he represented the state of Ilha dos Lobos.
BIOGRAPHY
Jonas plans to go to university to gain a degree in nutrition and then qualify to work as a personal trainer. He enjoys jogging, biking and football. His motto is “Don’t worry be happy”.
Mister Bulgaria: Martin Martinov
Age: 23, Height: 6'1.5", Languages: Bulgarian & English, Hometown: Sofia
BIOGRAPHY
Martin has a degree in Biology and Chemistry. His ambition is to become an actor. Hobbies include tennis, football and attending acting classes. His personal motto is “If you are not part of the
greats, you’ve got to be the greatest yourself”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I’m preparing by going to the gym 6 times a week and playing beach soccer and volleyball.
Do you have a daily routine?
Jogging every morning for an hour.
What is your biggest talent?
I love sports. I play beach volleyball and like boxing. I’m also taking acting classes.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I'm not a good singer, or dancer, so don't know what I could do ...
What’s your best quality?
Positivity and optimism. I’m always smiling and looking at the bright side of life!
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Definitely music.
Favourite landmark?
Clifton Beach in Cape Town, South Africa.
Favorite film?
‘8 Mile’ and ‘Any Given Sunday’
Favorite Sports Car?
Aston Martin One77 (I like all Aston Martins)
Mister Canada: Ron Wear
Age: 23, Height: 6'0", Languages: English
Ron runs his own production business but wants to realise his dream of becoming a police officer. Hobbies include ice hockey and American football. “Live life to the full” is his personal motto.
Mister China: Lei Zhao
Age: 23, Height: 6'1.5", Languages: Chinese
Lei is studying for a medical degree. His ambition is to have his own fashion brand. Hobbies include basketball, swimming and music. His personal motto is “As long as there is a dream in mind, efforts to pay for the action, everyone will become a dragon”.
Mister Colombia: Camilo Tocancipa Garcia
Age: 20, Languages: Spanish, English & Dutch, Hometown: Bogota
BIOGRAPHY
Camilo is studying graphic design at university. Hobbies include tennis, football and writing songs. His ambition is to have his own design company. His motto is “Nobody more than you decides
your own destiny”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I enjoy training in the gym and learning about my country's culture.
What is your biggest talent?
I am very charismatic and have a great personality – this is my biggest talent. I give a smile at all time.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I think nothing is too important, it is just new circumstances
Favourite landmark?
My whole country is very beautiful.
Favorite film?
The Rocky Saga
Favorite Sports Car?
Lamborgini
Mister Costa Rica: Eduardo Esqivel Cuberos
Age: 19, Height: 6'2", Languages: Spanish & English, Hometown: Alajuela
BIOGRAPHY
Eduardo is currently working as an insurance agent but his dream is to be a therapist. He was born and raised in the province of Alajuela where he developed a love for rock and roll music. His
personal motto is “Nothing is impossible; everything in life has a solution”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
It’s definitely not an easy job because my goal is not to represent myself only - but my whole country. I am preparing physically, psychologically and spiritually, for to win Mr. World It is
necessary have comprehensive preparation.
Do you have a daily routine?
My daily routine is based on waking up early and going to the gym, visiting my family on the way home and cooking lunch for my family. I like reading books that interest me especially about my
beloved country.
What is your biggest talent?
I first I thought my greatest talent was sports, but I dare say that my best talent is dance!
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
Of having to perform live under pressure, a traditional dance would show the quality of both myself and my country.
What’s your best quality?
My loyalty.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
The support of my family under any circumstances and the satisfaction to say that I am an honest person.
Favourite landmark?
In my country there are many beautiful places, but maybe the mosy beautiful is Cocos Island, a protected region of my country with a rich biodiversity, of which anyone would be proud.
Favorite film?
Schindler's list
Mister Croatia: Dino Bubicic
Age: 27, Height: 6'3", Languages: Croatian & English, Hometown: Zagreb
Mr. Croatia, Dino Bubicic was crowned Mister Croatia 2008.
BIOGRAPHY
Dino’s future ambition is to start up his own business. He is a keen footballer and a self confessed fitness fanatic. His motto is “Treat others as you would like to be treated”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am studying Korean culture.
Do you have a daily routine?
I am going to the gym every day.
What is your biggest talent?
My greatest talent is the persistence of faith in myself.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I could do anything!
What’s your best quality?
My best qualities are honesty, benevolence, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, meticulousness!
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Definitely cannot live without faith in a better tomorrow, I am a big optimist and dreamer.
Favorite film?
Legends of the Fall but also Avatar because I love technology and 3D
Favorite Sports Car?
BMW Sports
Mister Cyprus: Christos Christodoulides
Age: 27, Height: 5'11", Languages: Greek & English
Christos has a degree in business administration and a masters in finance. His ambition is to own and run his own model agency. Hobbies include football and dancing. His motto is “It’s impossible to fail, so long as you never quit”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I try to keep myself fit by working out on a daily basis and following a healthy nutrition. I take care of my skin and asking advice from professional stylists regarding my image. I am also reading about the new trends in fashion.
Do you have a daily routine?
Except of the fact that I am working out on a daily basis, I do not have a fixed daily schedule. This is a personal choice, as I see every day as an adventure. I like to have the freedom to try different things and live in a way which is the most fulfilling to me rather than follow a fixed routine.
What is your biggest talent?
I have a talent in interior design. I have an eye for beauty which I use to choose colours, furniture and materials to arrange my personal and some of my friends spaces.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I think I would like to act in front of a live audience. I love theatre and I think there is something magical about acting on a stage. I would think that the audience loves me and believes in me so as to free myself from stress and give my best! Recently I have made my first attempt in acting, having a small role in a series in Cyprus.
What’s your best quality?
My best quality is my sociability. I am an easy going person and I get along very well with people. This, in combination with honesty and my willingness to stand up for the people I feel close to, has helped me to earn nice friends.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I cannot live without my Blackberry phone. I need to feel that I have access to people and that people have access to me any time, and that I can find any information I would need to on the web.
Favourite landmark?
My favourite landmark is historical and is the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is so important for people to reunite and it gives me hope that one day the same will happen in my city Nicosia which remains the only divided city in Europe.
Favorite film?
There are many films that I like, for different reasons. A recent one is Avatar. It presented well known but important themes, like respecting people, culture and the environment in a very original way. It has beautiful colours too.
Favorite Sports Car?
Ferrari..!!!
Mister Czech Republic: Josef Karas
Age: 31, Height: 6'3", Languages: Czech & English, Hometown: Olomouc
Josef’s ambition is to create a sports consulting centre when he finishes university. He competes in the decathlon to a world championship standard and sings in a band. “There is a fine line between dedication and obsession” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
It is difficult to find the ideal way to prepare for a competition which takes in to account both character and looks. I have been visiting the gym and pool on a regular basis, as well as eating healthy.
Do you have a daily routine?
My daily routine is: wake up – breakfast and work at the computer, then I go to the gym, run/swim; afternoon- lunch, long walk with dog, work on computer; evening- read a book, play guitar.
What is your biggest talent?
I don’t think that I am overly talented at one thing. I have been blessed to be born to parents who were talented in sports and arts (drawing/painting) as well as being good academic students. I would have to say that my biggest talent would be that I am able to push myself during training or working, further than most people. It was an advantage when training for the decathlon.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
If I had to perform in front of a live audience, I would most likely be nervous, but I would probably sing or run around in circles.
What’s your best quality?
I think my best quality is that I am truthful. Life is too short for us to lie to each other.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My family.
Favourite landmark?
Prague Castle
Favorite film?
Into the Wild
Favorite car?
1955 Porsche Spyder 550 or 1953 Jaguar XK 120
Mister Denmark: Kevin Skroder
Age: 26, Height: 5'11", Languages: Danish & English
Kevin was born in Vallensbæk a small town outside the capital of Denmark. He lived there until he was 20 years old and now lives in Valby, ten minutes from down town Copenhagen. He works as a firefighter and ambulance assistant and would love to become a paramedic. “Believe in yourself and treat people as you want to be treated”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
It’s a big honour for me to represent Denmark at such a spectacular event as Mr. World 2010, that’s why I feel I have a great responsibility for my country and try to prepare myself as good as I can mentally, but also physically, by keeping myself in a good shape. I’m very excited about visiting South Korea for the first time in my life, and experience the Korean culture, mentality and food. Pageants for men are not very well known in Denmark yet and I would like to prove that a young man from a small country like Denmark can be a good candidate for the new Mr. World 2010.
Do you have a daily routine?
I get up early in the morning and go to work. Every day is very exciting and new, because I never know what kind of challenges I will have to face. It can vary from big fires where it is a matter of life and death, to women in labour and car accidents. After work I usually go directly to the gym to do my daily workout. I like to keep myself in great shape and eat healthy. In the evening I like to socialize with family or friends.
What is your biggest talent?
I have always been good at physical challenges in most sports.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would explain for the audience the importance of CPR in case of heart attack and perform the right way to do it.
What’s your best quality?
One of my best qualities would be that I am a good listener and an understanding person.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My family, they have always given me the biggest support in every step of my life.
Favourite landmark?
Miami Beach, Florida. I enjoy the warm weather, the beach and the atmosphere.
Favorite film?
My favourite film is Avatar. I loved the 3D effect and it was a well-made movie plus an excellent story.
Favorite Sports Car?
My favourite sports car is Ferrari 430 in red. Although I have only had an opportunity to sit behind the wheels of a Ferrari 355 and Ferrari 360 Spider. My dream is to own a Ferrari 430.
Mister Dominican Republic: Ramon Alberto Uyola
Age: 24, Height: 6'2", Languages: Spanish
Hometown: Santiago de los Cabelleros
Ramón is a professional baseball player in his home country. He has recently finished his degree in tourism. Hobbies include gymnastics, cooking and charity work. “Achieve your goals” is his motto.
Mister Egypt: Tarek Mohammed Nagiub Abdel Gawad
Age: 26, Height: 6'1.5", Languages: Arabic & English, Hometown: Cairo
Tarek’s ambition is to have a career in fashion. His hobbies include football, volleyball and painting. “Don’t cry over spilt milk is his personal motto”.
Mister England: Andreas Kattou
Age: 24, Height: 6'0.5", Languages: English & Greek, Hometown: Rugby
Andreas works in the catering industry but his ambition is to become a successful actor. He enjoys singing and is a talented footballer, playing at national level. His personal motto is “Always give 100% in anything you do”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I’m preparing myself for the Mr World by doing a lot of physical and mental training, also working in front of camera’s to prepare myself for what’s ahead I think its also a confident boost for myself.
Do you have a daily routine?
I wake up nice and early everyday head to my gym and then after I start work, my routines change from day to day I change my training times and on others day I'll have jobs with the modelling.
What is your biggest talent?
I would have to say is my football because I have been through so much with it and achieved in my eyes a lot with it, but apart from the football I do like to sing.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would sing to them and hopefully they would enjoy it.
What’s your best quality?
I’ve been told by many that they love my personality I’m very easy going I don’t like to be shy around others and I always make people feel welcomed.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I would have to say my phone a common item I know but for me its something I always use, I would say my movies also love my DVDs.
Favourite landmark?
From what I have visited I would have to say statue of liberty and empire state building the view is unbelievable from the top. But I would love to visit the Great Wall of China and walk those steps.
Favorite film?
My favourite films has to be between The gladiator or 300 amazing movies both fighters never give up on what they believe.
Favorite Sports Car?
I’ve always wanted one of these cars ever since i was a kid it has to be a Ferrari just beautiful.
Mister Ethiopia: Matewos Yilma Jigsa
Age: 26, Height: 6'5.5"
Languages: Arabic & English
Matewos Yilma Jigsa is in his third year of university studying IT. His ambition is to become an engineer and a top model. Hobbies include basketball, swimming and helping elders. “Follow the river and you will find the sea” is his motto.
Mister France: Mohammed Al Maiman
Age: 23
Height: 6'3"
Languages: French, Arabic & English
Mohammed juggles being a student with acting and plans to act full time when he graduates. Hobbies include football and swimming. “If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will” is his motto.
Mister Georgia; Giorgi Orbeladze
Age: 18
Height: 6'1"
Languages: Georgian, English & Russian
Hometown: Tbilisi
Giorgi is studying business at university and hopes to become an economist when he graduates. His high school results were so good that he received an award from the Minister of Education. Hobbies include basketball, painting and swimming. “Don’t imitate, be who you are” is his motto.
Mister Germany; Michael Piechler
Age: 32
Height: 6'1"
Languages: German, English & Spanish
Hometown:
Michael has a degree in law and administration. His future ambition is to open his own law office. Hobbies include tennis, chess and acting. “Always keep your feet on the ground” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I try to eat healthy and am avoiding alcohol.
Do you have a daily routine?
I m right now in Sydney and keep my daily routine like before. So I get up around 9 am, have some cereals for breakfast, then go to the gym. Between and after my appointments during the day I love to be outdoors, go kayaking, swimming, hiking and running.
What is your biggest talent?
I like to do a lot of sports like tennis, soccer and athletics and I can’t really sing or dance.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
It is quite difficult for me to tell you a talent that I can perform on a stage, but I’m working on something....
What’s your best quality?
My loyalty and my sense of humour.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Travelling and learning.
Favourite landmark?
The German Corner in Koblenz (my birthplace) and the beautiful landscape with the two rivers Rhine and Mosel flowing together at the German corner.
Favorite film?
Ben Hur
Favorite Sports Car?
Ferrari 250 GTO
Mister Greece; Danas
Age: 25
Height: 6'2"
Languages: Greek & English
Danas is studying classics at university. He would like to become a successful businessman in the future. Hobbies include boxing, beach volleyball and traditional Greek dancing. He is working as a personal trainer. “True happiness is making other people happy” is his motto.
Mister Guadeloupe: Emmanuel Binga
Age: 25, Languages: French & English, Hometown: Morne-a-l'Eau
BIOGRAPHY
Emmanual recently earned a degree in marketing and management. He is now working as an actor. He enjoys salsa dancing and swimming. Emmanuel’s personal motto is “Always surpass yourself to
succeed”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I’m playing lots of sports and researching the Mr World website.
Do you have a daily routine?
I like to cook every day!
What is your biggest talent?
My biggest talent is driving a racing car.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would perform a martial arts routine.
What’s your best quality?
My patience.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My phone.
Favourite landmark?
The Eiffel Tower.
Favorite film?
The pursuit of happiness.
Favorite Sports Car?
A Rally Racing Car
Mister Guyana: Max Chung
Age: 21, Height: 5'11", Languages: English, Hometown: Georgetown
Max is working as an engineer, but would like to become a police officer in the near future. His main hobbies are cricket, boxing and looking after his fish. “Only you can make it happen” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
My talent is weightlifting. I have done weightlifting at national level in Austria 2004/5 so if I had to do any talent it would be that.
What’s your best quality?
My best quality would be my listening skills as I have been told many of times in the past I am a good listener.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
The one thing I could not live without would be my iPhone.
Favourite landmark?
My favourite landmark would be the Eiffel Tower.
Favorite film?
My favourite film is TAKEN by Liam Neeson.
Favorite Sports Car?
My favourite sports car is the Range Rover Sport.
Mister Honduras: Carlos Orantes
Age: 20, Height: 5'11.5", Languages: Spanish & English, Hometown: La Lim
Carlos wants to become a graphic designer when he finishes his degree in IT. Hobbies include football, dance and playing drums. His motto is “Problems and difficult situations can be solved with a positive mind”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I am Working in entertainment, choreography and modelling and am studying graphic design.
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am preparing mentally and physically. I am going to the gym everyday, looking after my body and making sure I am having a balanced diet.
What is your biggest talent?
Biggest talent – linked to my work in entertainment, dancing and modelling.
What’s your best quality?
I am a good listener, by doing this I feel I can understand people better.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Happiness
Favourite landmark?
Los Arrecifes en Isla de la Bahia, Honduras.
Favorite film?
Stomp the Yard or Step Up
Favorite Sports Car?
Nissan 350z
Mister Hong Kong China: Wesley Lee
Age: 23, Height: 6'2", Languages: Cantonese & English, Hometown: Hong Kong
BIOGRAPHY
Wesley is a performance arts student and dreams of becoming a famous actor. Hobbies include playing guitar and singing. “Be proud of yourself” is his motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I’m preparing Mr World in Korea without getting too much stress, I practice my talent, keep myself fit and relax and prepare to have fun.
Do you have a daily routine?
Everyday I practice my singing, guitar, dancing. I’ve been doing some weight training to keep myself fit. I have also been having singing lessons, dancing lessons and guitar lessons.
What is your biggest talent?
My biggest talent is singing, I love pop music and I have competed in singing contests.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would love to sing, but I would also want to try dancing and hope the audience like it.
What’s your best quality?
I’m tall, handsome, friendly and kind.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Love, is the most important in life. Without love there’s no family, no friends, no hope, no happiest, there’s nothing to live for.
Favourite landmark?
IFC “International Financial Centre” in Hong Kong.
Favorite film?
“Sha Po Lang”– Hong Kong - Donnie Yen’s action film.
Favorite Sports Car?
Lamborghini.
Mister India: Inder Bajwa
Age: 27,
BIOGRAPHY
Inder would like to become a successful actor. “Work hard and learn as you go along” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am excited to learn all about Korea & I am reading up everything about the country & customs, food & other attractions.
Do you have a daily routine?
I normally do but with a few days left to reach Incheon I am going crazy with packing & sorting out everything.
What is your biggest talent?
I think I make a great friend & all my gal-pals & buddies think I am the most dependable friend.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would perform a hot Bollywood number to show my audience the magic of Indian cinema.
What’s your best quality?
I think my honesty & willingness to learn & making my friends laugh are my best qualities.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My family & the wonderful life they have given me.
Favourite landmark?
The Taj Mahal, India's monument to love.
Favorite film?
Forrest Gump, I can't get over Tom Hanks in this film.
Mister Indonesia: Todi Pandapotan
Age: 27, Height: 6'1", Languages: Indonesian & English, Hometown: Jakarta
Todi grew up in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. He is a student of graphic design. He would like a career as a designer or an actor. His hobbies include biking and basketball.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I am currently studying graphic design at University, I also model. I am going to the gym 4 times a week, healthy diet, reading some books about Korea and Korean culture.
What is your biggest talent?
Fashion modeling in catwalks.
What’s your best quality?
I am easy going, introvert, loving person, kind and loyal.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Family is the one thing that I couldn’t live without.
Favourite landmark?
This is my first time travelling abroad outside of Indonesia. The Old Town”kota tua”which is a building in the state of Jakarta. The building dates back to ancient times.
Favorite film?
Avatar
Favorite Sports Car?
Lamborghini
Mister Ireland: Kamal Ibrahim
Age: 24, Languages: English, Hometown: Limerick
BIOGRAPHY
Kamal is from Limerick and works as a TV presenter. His ambition is to become an airline pilot. Hobbies include guitar and piano. “Everything happens for a reason, never give up!” is his
motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
For fitness I’m training in the gym 4 days a week and I went on a strict diet to get into shape. I’m also reading up on the culture in Korea. I think it’s fascinating and I’m excited to meet
everyone.
Do you have a daily routine?
Well I try to have one, it normally involves getting up early, having a good breakfast doing some chores and going to the gym!
What is your biggest talent?
I can play guitar and although I wouldn’t class myself as a singer, I have a good voice and have sang on stage before.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would sing, it’s all I think I can do for a talent.
What’s your best quality?
I have always worked with people and enjoyed the company of others. I think my best quality is being able to understand people easily and see things from their point of view. For me it means I
can understand very quickly which helps when dealing with people in tough situations.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My closest friends and family. I love chocolate fudge and ice cream it’s a must-have dessert.
Favourite landmark?
I think the sphinx and the pyramids in Egypt. I haven’t been there yet, but I think it’s amazing that these giant landmarks were made by people so long ago and still stand today.
Favorite film?
Top Gun, I have a love of flying and this film just stayed with me. I love it.
Favorite Sports Car?
I think the Audi R8.
Mister Italy: Paolo Cosi
Age: 25, Height: 6'1", Languages: Italian & English, Hometown: Corigliano d'Otranto
Mr. Italy, Paolo Cosi was crowned last year as Mister World Italy 2009 or Mr. Mondo Italia 2009.
BIOGRAPHY
Paolo is working as a contractor in the family business after completing his degree in accountancy, but his ambition is to become a successful actor. Hobbies include football and motor sports.
“Live and let live” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am preparing hard for this event because I believe a significant opportunity for my life. I have not really changed my old habits.
Do you have a daily routine?
I have intensified my daily workouts at the gym and I am following a diet for muscle toning my body.
What is your biggest talent?
I honestly do not think I have a talent in a specific activity, but I really like singing.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
Sing.
What’s your best quality?
One of my greatest qualities is the dedication to work beyond the loyalty and love for my family.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I could not live without the love of my parents and others who love me. I could not think of a life without a mobile phone, PC, my best friend and my cousin.
Favorite film?
Gladiator and Braveheart
Favorite Sports Car?
Formula 1 cars
Mister Japan: Hareruya Konno
Age: 26
Height: 6'1.5"
Languages: Japanese & English
Hometown: Hokkaido
Hareruya was born in Hokkaido, Japan and has just completed as visual arts course. His ambition is to become a movie director. “Feel happiness at the little things in everyday life” is his motto.
Mister Kazakhstan: Roman Mironov
Age: 24, Height: 6'5", Languages: Russian & English
Roman started working as a TV presenter after gaining a degree in economics. Hobbies include photography and hiking. His ambition is to win an Oscar. “Be slow to promise and quick to perform is his motto”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I visit the Gym 5 times in a week. I swim and I prepare my dance routine as my talent. Also I have ordered a special black tie suit for fashion show in Incheon.
Do you have a daily routine?
Yes, every evening I prepare the plan for next day! And the next day can include: meetings on business work for camera on TV channel, training in gym, dancing rehearsals, and more and more.
What is your biggest talent?
I am able to be friendly with people.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would try to amuse them!
What’s your best quality?
Purposefulness, honesty, justice, sense of humour. They have helped me to transform from the sportsman into model, from model in TV presenter and bright Showman of Kazakhstan.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My family it is in my soul!
Favourite landmark?
In my country magnificent mountains which are pleasant to me. The highest point is the top of the mountain Khan Tengri, with an elevation of + 7,010 metres. It is very beautiful.
Favorite film?
Snatch, Terminator 2 Judgment Day; Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill and The Mask.
Favorite Sports Car?
BMW X6M
Mister Kenya: Linanda Kotengo
Age: 29, Height: 6'2.5", Languages: English & Swahili
Hometown: Nairobi
Linanda is working as a designer and would like to open his own clothing line. He enjoys basketball and dancing. “Good is not good if better can be achieved” is his personal motto.
Mister Korea: Ryu Ji-Kwang Yoo
Age: 26, Height: 6'1", Languages: Korean & English
Hometown: Seoul
BIOGRAPHY
Ji-Kwang is at university studying theology. His ambition to become a well known singer and entertainer. Hobbies include football, playing the drums and the traditional oriental game ‘Baduk’. His motto is “No action, no life”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I’m a singer in Korea
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I have been preparing for Mr World by working out, continuing my singing and learning English.
What is your biggest talent?
Singing is my biggest talent
What’s your best quality?
Best quality is my faith
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Cannot live without faith
Favourite landmark?
Seoul
Favorite film?
Titanic
Mister Latvia: Kristaps Punculis
Age: 22, Height: 6'3", Languages: Latvian, English, Russian & German, Hometown: Riga
BIOGRAPHY
Kristaps is working in car design. His ambition is to become a successful businessman. Hobbies include volleyball, snowboarding and quad0-bike racing. His motto is “Excellence is not an art but
an attitude”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
In December I started my own company in car design – and I am studying in Banking University. I have been going to the gym regularly, different advertising and promotional activities. Varied
daily routine – I wake up every morning and make a list of everything I want to achieve and try and tick them off. I fight with my list everyday!
What is your biggest talent?
My biggest talent would be volleyball.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would learn some jokes and be a comedian if I was on stage in front of an audience.
What’s your best quality?
I am friendly, easy-going, open minded.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Love
Favourite landmark?
Pyramids in Eqypt
Favorite film?
The Godfather
Favorite Sports Car?
Red Ferarri
Mister Lebanon: Abdel Balaa
Age: 22, Height: 6'1", Languages: Arabic, English & French, Hometown: Beirut
BIOGRAPHY
Abdul grew up in Beirut and is studying business management and finance at university. Hobbies include basketball, football and swimming. His personal motto is “Honesty is the best policy”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
Actually I am focusing of being myself.
Do you have a daily routine?
I’m doing some exercise and eating healthy food.
What is your biggest talent?
I have many talents nothing considered as the biggest.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I will try my best preparing something to perform in front of a live audience.
What’s your best quality?
Honesty.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Friends and family.
Favourite landmark?
Jeita Grotto.
Favorite Sports Car?
Nissan Infinity g35
Mister Luxembourg: Carlo Marino
Age: 30
Height: 5'11"
Languages: Luxembourgish, French, Italian, German & English
Hometown: Luxembourg
BIOGRAPHY
Carlo has a degree in accounting and has ambitions to become a manager in a big corporation. His hobbies include football, swimming and salsa dancing. His personal motto is “Always do the best you can”.
Mister Macedonia FYRO: Ivan Niksik
Age: 23
Height:
Languages: Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian & English
Hometown: Skopje
Ivan grew up in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia FYRO. He is working as a driver and studying at the faculty for physical culture. Hobbies include kick boxing and basketball. “Live each day as if it’s your last” is his motto.
Mister Malaysia: David Lian
Age: 20
Height: 6'2"
Languages: Malay, English & Chinese
Hometown:
David Lian is studying accountancy at university. His ambition is to become a lawyer when he graduates. Hobbies include basketball, football and computer games. His motto is “Play hard as life is short”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I am currently studying for an accounting diploma. Waking up every morning, jogging, push up etc – exercise routine. Healthy eating.
What is your biggest talent?
Dancing.
What’s your best quality?
I am easy going, cheery and a happy person.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Internet
Favourite landmark?
Eiffel Tower
Favorite film?
The Notebook
Favorite Sports Car?
Buggatti
Mister Malta: Mark Borg Spiteri
Age: 21
Height: 5'9"
Languages: Maltese & English
Hometown: Marsascala
Mark was born in Qormi, in the heart of Malta, but moved to the seaside town of Marsascala in the south when he was three. His proudest moment was at 17 years old, when he saved enough money from hotel work to buy his own car. His personal motto is “We have one life, enjoy it to the full. Don’t regret things you did, regret things you didn’t do. Mistakes mean you have tried things and learnt to do better next time”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I train every day normally, as it's part of my job and waterpolo as my part-time sport. I'm quite relaxed to be honest in a way, but excited to have a great experience, make new friends and enjoy it as much as I can. I'm already a winner to be chosen from Malta and to have this experience ahead of me.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I'm an athlete, a waterpolo player. If I have a pool I can do some swimming strokes, if not maybe I can do a hand stand :-) ... I don't know what to think about!
What is your biggest talent?
Honesty.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Family and friends.
Favorite film?
The fast and the furious
Favorite Sports Car?
I really love cars and motorcycles... and like many models... but maybe I'd choose an American muscle, Ford Mustang
Mister Mexico: Alvaro Alvarez Sepulveda
Age: 25, Height: 6'0"
Languages: Spanish & English, Hometown: Mexico City
Alvaro has a degree in International business and his ambition is to become fitness trainer to high performance athletes. Hobbies include swimming and aerobics. “Believe in yourself” and “Carpe Diem” are his mottos.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I’m preparing myself with daily exercise, including running in the park, jump rope. I finish by doing push ups and dips on the exercise bars.
Do you have a daily routine?
I try to do something different every day, like circuit training and pilates.
What is your biggest talent?
My best talent is Cheerleading.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I have performed Cheerleading in front of a live audience many times, I really enjoy the energy of the routines.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I can not live with out doing exercise, I have to be moving constantly!
Favourite landmark?
Teotihuacán! I love the pre-Hispanic pyramids in my home country.
Favorite film?
Burn After Reading.
Mister Mongoli: Galbadrakh Badarch
Age: 23, Height: 6'1", Languages: Mongolian & English
Hometown: Ulaanbaatar
Galbadrakh Badarch is from Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. He is working as a marketing manager and his ambition is to be chairman of a top company. Hobbies include basketball, hiking and rugby. “Never give up” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I’m preparing by going to the gym 3 times a week.
Do you have a daily routine?
I am going to my job every morning. sometimes I am reading a book about Korea
What is your biggest talent?
I think my biggest talent is dancing and sports
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
If i have face on live audience i would try to attend everyone.
What’s your best quality?
My best qualities are benevolence, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, generous!
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I could not live without my ambition what is whithout goal
Favourite landmark?
In my country there are many beautiful places and wild nature.
Favorite film?
Pearl Harbour & Avatar
Favorite Sports Car?
Range Rover Sports
Mister Montenegro: Predrag Pavlicic
Age: 23
Height: 6'2"
Languages: Montenegrin, Serbian & English
BIOGRAPHY
Predrag is studying law at university and his dream career would be working with international law in the EU. Hobbies include free climbing, cycling and swimming. “Who dares wins” is his personal
motto.
Mister Netherlands: Honza Jan Filipi
Age: 27
Height: 6'6.5"
Languages: Dutch, English & Czech
Hometown: Hengelo
Honza Jan Filipi's ambition is to become a well known actor. He enjoys basketball, fitness training and acting in videos. “It doesn’t matter where you are from, it’s about where your going” is his personal motto.
Mister New Zealand: Arnold Arthur Du Toit
Age: 26, Height: 5'11.5", Languages: English & Afrikaans
BIOGRAPHY
Arnold studied business management at university and plans to own a retail business of his own in the future. His personal motto is “Excel at what you do and try to make a difference in people’s
lives”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I have my own business and also work for a large company.
What is your biggest talent?
Cooking and sport are my biggest talents
What’s your best quality?
My best quality is working with people and my ability to meet new people and get on with people of all ages
Favourite landmark?
My favourite landmark is the Pacific From Ancestral homeland.
Favorite film?
Lord of the Rings.
Favorite Sports Car?
m3 BMW
Mister Nigeria
Kenneth Okolie
Age: 26
Height: 6'2"
Languages: Igbo & English
Hometown:
Kenneth works in sales and marketing and his ambition is to achieve success as a businessman. Hobbies include football, motor bike racing and volleyball. “Never give up, push on and don’t look back” is his motto.
Mister Northern Ireland: Matthew Christopher Poole
Age: 20
Height: 6'2"
Languages: English, French, Spanish & Italian
Hometown: Belfast
Matthew is currently studying for a masters degree in combined languages. He is a keen sportsman, with rugby, jujitsu and sailing his favourite events. Other talents include singing and playing the flute.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am preparing for Mr. World in Korea by trying to become both physically and mentally strong as I feel both are important.
Do you have a daily routine?
By way of a daily routine, I would include a jog at first thing in the morning as I find it is a fantastic way to wake up and makes me feel so energetic! I would also go to the gym in the evening and just before turning in for the night, I would take my dog for a short walk. On a Monday night I would go to jujitsu and during the rest of the week would attend rugby practice, usually twice.
What is your biggest talent?
Singing and music in general has such an influence on me, depending on the song, it can completely soothe you or it can really lift your spirits.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
If I had to perform in front of a live audience, my talent would be without a shadow of a doubt, singing. I absolutely love to sing. Singing in front of a live audience would be a phenomenal experience!
What’s your best quality?
I think my best quality would be always being optimistic. I always try to remain positive no matter what, not letting anything faze nor overwhelm me. I believe in and respect myself and others enough to always persevere and never let anything get me down. Everything happens for a reason and it is the way we deal with it that shapes the type of people we are.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I cannot live without my Blackberry. It may be cliché and materialistic but I have to say it enables me to keep in contact with friends and family around the clock which is most important to me.
Favourite landmark?
The Palau Nacional in Barcelona with its views across the entire city of Barcelona. At dusk, the most peaceful place I have ever been in my life.
Favorite film?
It has to be the modern day version of the Count of Monte Cristo based on the classic novel by Alexander Dumas. It is fantastic and has everything in it; love, power, revenge, pain & suffering, greed, jealousy, and with all of this, a little humour was even tied into it, a true art.
Favorite Sports Car?
My very own mariner blue Mazda mx5 1.6 mk1, it may not be a super car but it was and still is my first car. I have spent a lot of time and effort on it and it's something I'm very proud of.
Mister Norway: Chris Andre Eileng
Age: 26
Height: 5'11"
Languages: Norwegian & English
Hometown: Oslo
Chris is from Oslo and currently works in insurance. Hobbies include squash, football and volleyball. He describes himself as having a winning mentality. “Carpe diem” is his motto.
Mister Panama: Hector Javier Villarreal
Age: 25
Height: 5'11.5"
Languages: Spanish & English
Hometown: Panama City
Hector Javier Villareal has studied English and aviation and his future ambition is to become a commercial pilot. Hobbies include fishing, basketball, volleyball and triathlon. “If you persevere you will succeed” is his motto.
Mister Paraguay: Diego Andres Tuma Bogado
Age: 26
Height: 5'11"
Languages: Spanish & English
Hometown: Asuncion
Diego is from Asuncion, Paraguay. He has just completed a law degree and hopes to establish himself as a successful lawyer. Hobbies include golf and football. His motto is “What defines you as a person is not who you are, but what you do”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I always look after my body.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
A recital.
What’s your best quality?
My best quality is the fact that I am able to adapt easily to different places and people.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Love - I think it’s the best thing in life.
Favourite landmark?
My favourite place is Asuncion in Paraguay and all it encompasses.
Favorite film?
Brave Heart.
Favorite Sports Car?
BMW
Mister Peru: Manuel Illich
Age: 24
Height: 6'1"
Languages: Spanish & English
Hometown: Lima
Manuel Illich studies marketing at university and is now an entrepreneur. His ambition is to become an internationally recognised model. Hobbies include basketball, football and swimming. His motto is “The key to success is to seize the moment”.
Mister Philippines: Alvin De Joya
Age: 23
Height: 6'2"
Languages: Filipino & English
Hometown: Manila
BIOGRAPHY
Alvin is a qualified nurse and his ambition is to work in the military. Hobbies include basketball, billiards and table tennis. His motto is “For what shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul”.
Mister Poland: Maksymilian Lewandowski
Age: 18
Height: 6'3"
Languages: Polish & English
Hometown: Przyce
BIOGRAPHY
Maksymilian is from the small Polish city of Przyce. His ambition is to graduate from university and become a designer. Hobbies include volleyball and dancing. “Smile and forget your troubles” is his personal motto.
Mister Puerto Rico: Joshua Louis Dalmau
Age: 25
Height: 6'3"
Languages: Spanish, English & Portuguese
Hometown: Coamo
Joshua has a degree in management and his ambition is to become a lawyer. Hobbies include basketball, salsa dancing and going to the beach. His personal motto is “Be real, today, tomorrow and always”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I have a degree in Business Administration, with a Major in Management. I am currently working at JC Penney Store.
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am preparing myself by going to the gym, practicing my projection – runway, learning about Korean culture. I don’t really have a daily routine because my work doesn’t permit this. But I have prepared myself to be an excellent representative from Puerto Rico – to do my best to captivate in Incheon Korea, and to win over the judges from the Mr World Organisation and the whole world.
What is your biggest talent?
Sports. As a little boy I developed my sporting skills – especially basketball. Thanks to basketball I earnt a scholarship into university and accomplished one of my biggest life goals.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I would have to dance in front of a live audience – but sport is my real talent!
What’s your best quality?
Discipline
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Could not live without music
Favourite landmark?
Flamenco Beach Culebra Puerto Rico
Favorite film?
Saw 1
Favorite Sports Car?
Audi Sports
Mister Romania: Voicu Ruslan Panzar
Age: 23
Height: 6'4"
Languages: Romanian & Italian
Hometown: Coamo
Voicu Ruslan Panzar is studying political science at university. He wants to work for the environment ministry. Hobbies include dance and football. “Do your best and be the best” is his personal motto.
Mister Russi: Sergey Kolenchikov
Age: 29
Height: 6'1"
Languages: Russian, German & English
Hometown: St. Petersburg
Sergey is from St Petersburg in the west of Russia. He is working as a fitness instructor. He has interests in automobiles and enjoys contemporary dance. “Achieve everything you want” is his motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I go in different kinds of sport daily and I keep a special diet. I also read stories about Korea, its history & culture.
Do you have a daily routine?
I have a very busy schedule. I’m a real sportsman. When I was younger I went in for football & karate. I begin my daily routine at 8 o’clock in the morning with a cold shower and then go to do gymnastics & acrobatics with my own coach. After that I go to work at Moscow well-known Fitness gym to train myself & do body-building. In the afternoon I train my clients & friends as a personal trainer. In the evening I usually run in a track & do swimming in a pool. Sometimes I go skating & skiing with my friends.
What is your biggest talent?
I’m very fond of sports & I like drawing very much.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I’m going to do an amazing dance fitness performance.
What’s your best quality?
I can (I mean I know how to) listen to people, understand them & help.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I can’t imagine my life without sports!
Favourite landmark?
I’m from St.Petersburg & I love the Hermitage Museum.
Favorite film?
I like the film “Step forward” cause I’m keen on street & modern dances.
Favorite Sports Car?
Audi S4!!
Mister Serbi: Vasa Nestorovic
Age: 25
Height: 6'4"
Languages: Serbian & English
BIOGRAPHY
Vasa Nestorovic is studying for a degree in media management and plans to host his own TV show. His hobbies include making pop art collages and reading. Vasa used to be a professional
Latin-American dancer. His motto is “Life is beautiful, we should enjoy every day by living in the present and always see the bright side”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
One might call it – Keeping a healthy body and healthy mind.
Do you have a daily routine?
Yes I do, but it is not much different from my regular daily routine, as I always take care of what I eat, go to sleep early, work out in gym and do some sport on daily basis.
What is your biggest talent?
I use to be a professional Latin-American dancer so this is my biggest talent.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I guess I would dance a bit of "cha cha cha" for the audience. Also i am sure it would look better if a had a beautiful girl to be my partner!
What’s your best quality?
If I had to express myself in one word, I guess I would say that, as a person, I am very persistent when set my mind on something.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I think I would not be able to live without sun and energy it gives us.
Favourite landmark?
I’m not sure if this is a proper answer, as I never been there, but I would love to stand in front Victoria falls.
Favorite film?
Kill Bill.
Favorite Sports Car?
Spider - Alfa Romeo.
Mister Singapore: Hanxiong Hu
Age: 25
Height: 5'9"
Languages: English & Chinese
Hometown: Singapore
Hanxiong has a diploma in multimedia computing. He enjoys dragon boating, basketball and canoeing. His ambition is to organise International events. “Tough times don’t last, tough men do” is his motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
Besides pumping iron in the gym to look good, I’m eating six small meals a day that are high in protein and fibre, low in carbs and fats. I have been reading up about South Korea to understand the culture more.
Do you have a daily routine?
No. Given my job scope, it is hard to maintain a daily routine. But when I’m in Singapore, I love to catch up with my friends for dinner after work and go to the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What is your biggest talent?
I pick up any sport very quickly, it is my passion.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I can't really sing well and I don't attend dance classes. So if I have to choose between them, I will sing. (But please prepare your ear plugs!)
What’s your best quality?
My strong character. I work hard and supported myself since I was young. Since then, I learnt to cherish things because money is hard to earn and the sense of satisfaction achieved is totally unexplainable.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Love. Without love and emotions, we are no different from machines.
Favourite landmark?
Singapore River. That was the place I encountered many ups and downs with my team mates during my annual Singapore Dragon Boat races.
Favorite film?
'Full house' - a really funny Korean drama.
Favorite Sports Car?
Maserati Gran Turismo S
Mister South Africa: Jaco de Bruyn
Age: 26
Height: 5'11.5"
Languages: Afrikaans & English
Hometown:
Jaco works as a property specialist and TV presenter. His dream is to have his own TV show. Hobbies include dancing and athletics. His personal motto is “All your dreams will come true, if you have the courage to peruse them”.
Mister Spain: Guillermo Garcia Becerril
Age: 24
Height: 6'3.5"
Languages: Spanish, English & French
Hometown: Zaragoza
BIOGRAPHY
Guillermo grew up in Zaragoza in the north of Spain. Hobbies include football and playing the piano. His ambition is to be a successful TV presenter or to have his own fashion agency. “Persist and meet your challenges” is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I have just finished a Business and Marketing degree and am now Studying to be a TV presenter. Everyday I do 2 hours of gym, eat healthily and in my spare time I enjoy looking at photography.
What is your biggest talent?
Spanish cooking – tortilla Espanola etc
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
In front of a live audience I would sing. (have sung twice with Okland) or the Pasadoble.
What’s your best quality?
My personality and particularly my humility.
Favourite landmark?
Eiffel Tour
Favorite film?
Avatar
Favorite Sports Car?
Mercedes Slk
Mister Sri Lanka: Hemal Sachindra Rana
Age: 25
Height: 5'11.5"
Languages: Sinhalese & English
Hometown: Matale
Hemel is from Metale, in the hills of Sri Lanka. His ambition is to run his own company. He has acted in TV commercials. His motto is “Whatever you do, you should give it your best shot”.
Mister Swaziland: Phakeme Okwakhe Dlamini
Age: 25
Height: 6'5.5"
Languages: Siswati & English
Hometown: Manzini
Phakeme is one of nine siblings and was born in Manzini, central Swaziland. He enjoys writing, performing and producing rap music. His ambition is to become the President of Swaziland. “Live each day as if it is your last” is his personal motto.
Mister Sweden: Alexander Shirpey
Age: 24
Height: 6'0.5"
Languages: Swedish, Persian, German & English
Hometown:
Alexander is studying to become a high school teacher. Hobbies include ice hockey and soccer. He would like to develop as a fitness instructor and hopes to run his own company. His motto is “Make love not war”.
Mister Thailand: Rattasat Rungsirithip
Age: 24
Height: 6'1"
Languages: Thai & English
Hometown: Chiangmai
Rattasart has completed a degree in business administration and wants to become a businessman. Hobbies include football and racing super bikes. He plays a variety of instruments including guitar and drums. “Everything can be true” is his motto”.
Mister Turkey: Alper Hasan Aslanoglu
Age: 24
Height: 6'4"
Languages: Turkish & English
Hometown: Istanbul
Alper is studying computer engineering at university. His ambition is to carry on his family’s textile business. His motto is “Love at first, then be loved”.
Mister Ukraine: Iurii Bogish
Age: 27
Height: 6'1.5"
Languages: Ukranian, Russian, English, Korean, Indonesian
Hometown: Kiev
Iurii finished his degree in Kiev and now works as a manager at an electronics company. His ambition is work around the world and he hopes his grasp of six languages will help him achieve this. Hobbies include karate and snorkelling. Iurii’s motto is “Never back down!”
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
Actually, my life is pretty busy. [I have a lot of work in modelling.] I am working on my body and health to make it as good as it can be. I am almost there. I try to eat only organic food, no soda, no alcohol and minimum amount of parties! There is only one disadvantage of my life schedule - I do not always have enough time to sleep. I am very energetic that is why 4-5 hours of sleep is more then enough for me.
Do you have a daily routine?
But I try get time for go to gym 2 times a day already for the last 6 months.
What is your biggest talent?
My biggest talent is communicating. I can a find common language with people in a short time.
What’s your best quality?
Self-confidence and responsibility.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
I can not live if I am not better today then yesterday.
Favourite landmark?
The Great Wall of China!
Favorite film?
"Never back down" and "Knocking on Heaven's Door"
Mister United States / USA: Ivan Rusilko
Age: 26
Height: 6'0"
Languages: English & Spanish
Hometown: Meadville
BIOGRAPHY
Ivan is a physician, specialising in osteopathy. He enjoys painting, fishing and playing guitar. He would like to open his own health spa in the future. “Be the face of a crowd, not just in it!”
is his personal motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am an Osteopathic Physician living in South Beach Miami completing my internship year. I am currently certified to perform various aesthetic procedures such as Botox, Collagen, Submental
Liposuction, Microdermal Abrasion, and Mesotherapy to mention a few.
Do you have a daily routine?
My daily routine consists of exercising before work in the morning and then again in the afternoon. Thankfully I enjoy it very much and find it an excellent adjunct to promoting a healthy
lifestyle as a physician, practice what you preach!
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
If I had to perform a talent in front of an audience I would have to utilize my skills as a classic rock guitarist. I find that strumming the tunes of Neil Young or Tom Petty can stimulate any
audience into song and dance!
What’s your best quality?
My best quality I would say is my people skills. This comes in handy both in the entertainment and medical industries. Having a good personality can inevitable lead to many different positive
things down the road.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
One thing I can’t live without is my music collection. I believe that music can be a release from the troubles one can experience in everyday life. Just turn it on, sit back, relax, and take a
vacation from yourself for a few minutes!
Favourite landmark?
My favorite landmark is the sign “Ellis Ave” in Meadville Pennsylvania which appears on my hometown street signifying that my family is mere meters away and a good time is inevitably about to
commence.
Favorite film?
My favorite film is “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” starring Johnny Depp which depicts the life of Hunter S. Thompson who is in my opinion one of the greatest poets of the modern age.
Favorite Sports Car?
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is by far my favorite car and arguable the sexiest car on the highway!!!!
Mister Venezuela: Jose Manuel Flores Sanchez
Age: 23
Height: 6'5"
Languages: Spanish & English
Hometown: Caracas
BIOGRAPHY
Jose is from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. He works in administration but his future ambition is to become an investment banker. Hobbies include rugby and martial arts. “Don’t wait for opportunities, make them happen” is his motto.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I am doing what any man should do in front of a great challenge, focusing on my abilities, laughing at my mistakes, and having a good time no matter what.
Do you have a daily routine?
My daily routine is absolute chaos. I wake up, go train, from the gym I go to the university, then off to wardrobe detail and finally go have some more lessons in attitude, all of these are just the basics, and usually there is something else in the mix. My motivation is that every hour I learn something new and at the end of the day I get to see my loved ones and spend time with them.
What is your biggest talent?
To be able to embrace new challenges that demand new abilities. If you asked me three years ago if I was planning to be in the Mr. World I would have been intrigued.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
I've always been amazed by magic shows, and the gracefulness and anticipation of them, so I would probably do a very beautiful but enticing magic trick. I love to inspire the idea that anything is possible.
What’s your best quality?
I consider my best quality to be a caring person, always being able to take into consideration people whom other people take for granted. It is something I learned from my father and the very personal way he works with his team.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Music is the one thing I cannot live without! Music motivates me to push myself forward, to do things better, also it relaxes me, soothing my senses in moments of stress.
Favourite landmark?
My favourite landmark is definitively the beautiful Avila Mountain here in my hometown Caracas, Venezuela. It is a constant reminder to our city that we are guests of nature and not its owners.
Favorite film?
I would have to say that my favourite film is Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks, I love the idea that with a good heart and innocence you can achieve great things.
Favorite Sports Car?
The Aston Martin Vantage, It is elegant and sleek, two qualities I aspire to in the way I look and move.
Mister Wales: Jonny Rees
Age: 24
Height: 5'10"
Languages: English
Hometown: Swansea
Jonny is from Swansea in South Wales. He works as a leisure centre duty manager. He enjoys sports and fitness and has a talent for dancing. Jonny’s motto is “If you don’t try, you will never know”.
INTERVIEW
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I have been training very hard in the gym to ensure I will be in peak condition come march 12th. I train in the gym everyday alternating between weight sessions and cardio sessions sometimes training twice a day if I can fit it into my work schedule. I also play a mixture of sports which are team orientated such as football which I love. I have a strict diet of high protein, moderate carbohydrates and little fat. With 3 weeks to go I feel I will be in tip top condition ready for Mr World 2010. I am also learning some basic Korean online to get an understanding and cannot wait to experience the country and meet the other contestants.
If you had to perform in front of a live audience what would you do?
One of my passions is music and Michael Jackson was an idol of mine, I learnt all his dance moves as a young boy and still use it as my party piece. An incredible man with a mass of talent. So the chance to perform on stage (which I have done a few times for friends parties) would be fantastic. I would perform Billie Jean which is his best song with an incredible beat and amazing dance moves.
What’s your best quality?
I feel my best quality is my personality, I'm very easy to get on with and I am enthusiastic, witty and fun. Making new friends is always easy and I feel I’m a positive person who enjoys life.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Sports, I love fitness and don’t feel right if I do not go to the gym everyday. I feel like there is an energy that needs to be released and sports or fitness is the only way I can get it out. I can be exhausted from work but if somebody asks me to play football I can run around for 90mins no problem. I think my competitive streak kicks in and takes over, I love to win.
Favourite landmark?
If I were to choose a landmark from around the world I would say the Great Wall of China, the size of it is incredible and makes me wonder how long it took to build, Leaning Tower of Pisa also amazes me, how a building can be at a slant and not fall over is brilliant. As I’m welsh I would also have to say an area of Wales called three cliffs is beautiful and a great place to go for a walk.
Favorite film?
I enjoy watching comedies, when I watch a film I want to feel happy and laughter is the best way. The American Pie trilogy are brilliant and you can watch them over and over and are still very funny.
Favorite Sports Car?
There are lots I like but the Aston Martin DB9 is extremely quick but even better looking, unlike many sports cars which look cheap, its ultra cool and stylish and I would give anything for one.
Print Version