Pageant Candidates: Mr. International 2009

Photo 1- Bolivia- Winner Mr. International 2009Photo #2- Spain - First Runner UpPhoto # 3- Lebanon- Second Runner Up Photo # 4- France- 3rd Runner UpPhoto # 5- Poland- 4th Runner UpPhoto # 6- Vietnam- SemifinalistsPhoto # 7- Venezuela- SemifinalistsPhoto # 8- USA- semifinalistPhoto # 9- Taiwan- SemifinalistPhoto # 10- Slovenia-semifinalistPhoto # 11- Singapore- SemifinalistPhoto # 12- Puerto Rico-smifinalistPhoto # 13- Indonesia- semifinalistPhoto #14- Belgium-semifinalistPhoto # 15-Costa RicaPhoto # 16-PhilippinesPhoto # 17

Unleash the heat. That is the battlecry that permeates the air at the closing of the Mr. International 2009 as 29 candidates from all over the world wrestle and grapple each other to get one step closer to get the coveted crown.

Blood is in the stratosphere, and if organizers will allow it, candidates will bruised each other, their ego and their pride before the night is over. Taichung The Sun Hot Spring and Resort witnessed how 29 muscled Adonises elbowed each other to get into the camera and tonight at Hotel Plaza Intenational also at Taichung, we will now who run away with the crown and the sash and not to be discounted the handsome cash and prizes that goes with it.

Hey wait I got the breaking news: My friend just emailed me the results of the contest: And the results are as follows:

-Mr. International 2009- Bolivia- Juan Bruno Kettels Torrico

-First Runner Up- Spain- Hector Soria

-Second Runner Up- Lebanon- Marcelino Gebrayel

-Third Runner Up-France- Maxime Thomasse

-Fourth Runner Up- Poland- Sebastian Strzepka

It is interesting to note that Alonzo Fernandez Alvarez who was a finalist in Mr. World and a semifinalist in Manhunt International failed to land even in the semis. Michael Manansala of the Philippines have similar fate. Another titleholder Heri Quiles of Puerto Rico who was Mr. Puerto Rico Model 2009 and Mr. Model International 2009 hit only the semifinal mark.

Pageant Candidates: Mr. International 2009?

Photo # 1 PhilippinesPhoto # 3- TaiwanPhoto # 4- PakistanPhoto #4 - EgyptPhoto #5 - IndonesiaPhoto # 6- LebanonPhoto #7 - KoreaPhoto #8 - IndiaPhoto # 9- Puerto RicoPhoto # 10- SloveniaPhoto # 11- USAPhoto # 12-VietnamPhoto #13- BoliviaPhoto # 14- ThailandPhoto # 15-New ZealandPhoto # 16- VenezuelaPhoto # 17-Singapore
Taiwan for its second year will host the 2009 Mr. International Pageant and today December 19 the winner will be known as the show starts as 6 pm. Ngo Tien Doan from Vietnam (last years Mr. International) will be in town to crown the MAN.

The Philippines will be represented by Michael Manansala a 23 years old from model from Pampanga, a last minute replacement to a candidate who pulled out the contest because a family member was sick. Will Michael make it tonight? For the record Mr. Philippines Jeff Surio was one of the finalist last year.

Enclosed are some of the bets for Mr. International 2009 bonanza in their national costume. Photos were courtesy of my good friend from Venezuela Mr. Julio Rodriguez. Thank you mi amigo. To all the candidates: MAY THE BEST MAN WINS!