Tonight, all roads lead to the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City for the World Finals of the Man of the World 2023 pageant.
Twenty-three candidates from around the world are competing for the crown, which is currently held by India’s Aditya Khurana, including the Philippines’ very own James Reggie Vidal.
The recent winners in the Swimwear, Beachwear & Fashion of the World Competition, held at Zen Garden of Okada Manila, are also among the top contenders.
The winners for Best in Beachwear were Korea’s Jim Wook Kim (Gold), Spain’s Christian Arteaga (Silver), and Myanmar’s Henry San (Bronze).
For Best in Swimwear, the winners were Czech Republic’s Jan Balsan (Gold), Spain’s Christian Arteaga (Silver), and a tie for Bronze between Korea’s Jin Wook Kim and Vietnam’s Lam Kim Khanh.
Lastly, in the Fashion of the World category, the winners were the Philippines’ Vidal (Gold), Korea’s Kim (Silver), and Spain’s Arteaga (Bronze).
The candidates, who are promoting the Man of the World “Masculinity with Responsibility” campaign, recently visited a school in Pasig City where they distributed school supplies and delivered a talk to the students and teachers about the importance of education.